We have been taking a moment to reflect on all that we have achieved this past year, all the generous connections that we have made, the things that we have done together, big and small, that have made a difference in this world.

2021 has been another challenging year for education access and provision. Wherever you find yourself in the world there are different challenges. We have been working alongside some amazing educators to ensure that learning continues for children wherever they are and whatever their circumstances, across the globe.

Working in Cuba and Haiti brings different challenges in the provision of education than our work in The Gambia and Sierra Leone or Nepal and Cambodia, but we are all connected. 

Working with grassroots partners has enabled us to stretch our resources further than ever before and we have been heartened by the generosity and community spirit of our supporters.

At the Foundation we have had the honour of working with so many of you and we know that despite the daily demands of life and the current ongoing uncertainty, you have been continuously supporting our work to provide Education for All children everywhere. Your generosity and passion helped to transform the lives of thousands of people across the world last year. 

So, we invite you to take a moment to celebrate you. 

The many people who contributed to the Haiti Solar Appeal and our project work in Cuba, Haiti, The Gambia, Sierra Leone and the U.K.

Everyone who purchased our Charity Gifts and attended the Life Long Learning Webinars and film screenings and contributed to developing and delivering all the projects throughout 2022. 

A special thank you to some of our fabulous fundraisers:

Funda walked the Three peaks, Lucy walked and cycled virtually from John O Groats to Lands End, Tola and Josie raised vital funds through their Facebook birthday fundraisers.  Our partner school in Prague held monthly film nights and Zohreh who made recycled celebration cards for sale. And to end the year on a high, some of our volunteers and ambassadors stood out in the freezing cold at the Barnet Christmas Fayre and raised funds selling cakes (supplied by Creative Cravings) and cheer in December.

We also owe special thanks to all the educators and the people who work in the background giving generously of their time and energy; the trainers, webinar hosts, storytellers, artists, designers, proof readers and connectors!

The many educators and teacher unions, that we work in partnership with globally, and last but not least our funders who believe in the work we do.

It’s simple really, we are all connected in the purpose of providing Education for All.

Thank you to each and every one of you, for your support and solidarity as without your continued support none of this work would have been possible.

We are looking forward to the year ahead full of opportunity and possibility – alongside strengthening our current projects we are embracing new partnerships, new projects and new ideas and we hope you will join us.