Recent Press Releases

UK’s most treasured children’s illustrators - Axel Scheffler, Emily Gravett, Guy Parker-Rees, Jackie Morris and others - launch the Happily Ever Smarter Secret Sale

July 14, 2021

Amrita Acharia, Jenna Coleman and Nina Wadia call for urgent support for thousands more children, as Covid-19 threatens to reverse progress on global education

July 01, 2021

The Drum & Shutterstock invite you to take the ‘180 challenge’ in support of educating children in the world’s most remote places

June 18, 2021

Local school children take part in Happily Ever Smarter to get thousands more children into school in the most remote parts of the world

May 31, 2021

Amanda Redman helps launch Happily Ever Smarter to bring education to thousands more children in the most remote parts of the world

April 29, 2021

Free resources - UK pupils to help their peers in the world's most remote places go to school for the very first time

April 29, 2021

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We've appointed our new CEO: Dhivya O'Connor

We're delighted to announce that Dhivya O’Connor has been appointed as its new Chief Executive.
How one man is championing creativity in rural Cambodia

As we launch our Secret Sale, we’re celebrating the power of art to help children learn, play and express themselves. Nobody knows this more than Mr Hout Veasna; a UWS Education Officer based in the Siem Pang District of Cambodia.
UK’s most treasured children’s illustrators - Axel Scheffler, Emily Gravett, Guy Parker-Rees, Jackie Morris and others - launch the Happily Ever Smarter Secret Sale

UK’s most treasured children’s illustrators - Axel Scheffler, Emily Gravett, Guy Parker-Rees, Jackie Morris and others - launch the Happily Ever Smarter Secret Sale
Ohn Mar Win: “For me, for my children and Soneeya, education transforms lives”

Burmese-born illustrator Ohn Mar Win is just one of the talented artists who has created unique illustrations for our Happily Ever Smarter Secret Sale. Read her story, in her own words, of how she has overcome adversity, cultivated creativity and why she’s determined to give children the education and opportunities they deserve.

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Global Citizenship

A global citizen is someone who cares about others and the world they live in. They take action to support causes they believe in, and work to protect their planet. Find out about our Global Citizenship offer for schools.
UN Sustainable Development Goals: Our Role

Find out how our work is addressing 8 of the UN Sustainable Goals, all of which are urgent calls for action.
International Baccalaureate

Many of our Partner Schools use their UWS school partnership as a key element of their IB programme and CAS activities. Find out how UWS can support IB here.
At a glance

Our vision is a world in which all children have the chance to go to school. This is how we work to achieve this in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal.
Why education?

Education is a fundamental human right. Yet 61 million children around the world do not have access to even basic primary schooling.
Become a partner school

Partnering with a UWS School is a great way to inspire global citizenship and awareness among your students. Find out more about our school partnership programme and start your UWS story today by becoming a partner school.
Ending Child Marriage: The Power of Girls' Education

Each year, 15 million girls are married before the age of 18. However, education is one of the most powerful tools to enable girls to avoid child marriage.
“Education is the basis of development”: A Headteacher’s Story

Surya Bahadur Thapa is the Principal of UWS Helawubesi School in Nepal. This is his account of how United World Schools is transforming his school and community.
Donate

The impact even small donations can have is significant – we pride ourselves on delivering value for money and ensuring the biggest possible impact from every donation.
Making a difference

Education transforms lives. When children in remote and marginalised communities gain access to primary education, they are gaining access to a better future.