Swawou School Foundation (UK, 1148588) Browse events

Who we are The Swawou School Foundation was set up to help deliver free primary education to disadvantaged girls at the Swawou Layout Community Primary School for Girls in Kenema, Sierra Leone. The school provides a nurturing and safe place to learn, where the girls have the support and encouragement they need to stay in education.  Background to the problem Sierra Leone is one of the poorest countries in the world. Still recovering from a decade of civil war, accessing basic services such as health care and education is beyond the ability of many. Access to education is a fundamental human right, yet in Sierra Leone almost a quarter of primary school aged children do not attend school. In a country where 70% live on under US$1.25 a day, poverty remains the number one barrier to gaining an education. For those children that do attend school, learning conditions remain challenging. Cramped, overcrowded classrooms, poorly trained teachers, corporal punishment and lack of adequate learning materials all hinder the quality of education received. Girls face additional challenges, including sexual harassment. Uneducated girls are more at risk than boys of becoming marginalised.  They are more likely to be forced into early marriage and motherhood and less likely to have a voice in the social and political realities which influence the quality of their daily lives.  Uneducated girls are unable to support themselves financially, and their health and well being are also at risk:  research has shown that uneducated girls are twice as likely to contract HIV/AIDS, and are more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. Educating girls is essential to the productivity, health and development of Sierra Leone. It not only empowers a generation of girls and women, but also helps to break cycles of poverty and results in raised income, healthier and smaller families, and communities that are more proactive in their development. Our solution Swawou School Foundation works to overcome the barriers that prevent girls from gaining a quality primary education in Sierra Leone. We offer a free education to out of school and disadvantaged girls in a safe and happy learning environment, where they have the opportunity to explore and thrive. We currently have 40 girls enrolled at the school with plans to extend to 120 girls over the next few years. Our capacity has been greatly increased thanks to the construction of a new and spacious school at Swawou (due to be completed by May 2014). Our school embraces the ‘child friendly’ school model in which the needs of the children are at the heart of how we operate. We believe that simple solutions can make a big difference, and so have adopted many simple strategies that ensure our students have the best experience possible and are set up for a successful future.  These features include: The impact of our work Education has a profound impact on the lives of girls, their families and community. Our positive and rights respecting school environment has ensured that our pupils feel safe and cared for. They have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills and confidence. Over 80% of our pupils currently pass formal school examinations at good or above. Given that our pupils come from very poor and illiterate families, we feel that this is an excellent achievement but are constantly looking to improve our performance through teacher training and rigorous monitoring. Working closely with parents and the community to raise awareness and support for girl child education, we have also witnessed changing attitudes amongst community members, with parents and community members now much more supportive of educating girls as well as boys. We hope to grow the school even further and continue offering these essential services to our pupils, so please do donate today to help us ensure a brighter future for the girls and women of Sierra Leone.

Walsall Hospice (UK, 1022027) Browse events

St Giles Walsall Hospice is a 12-bed in-patient facility based at the Palliative Care Centre in Goscote. The hospice offers specialist care for patients with cancer and other serious illnesses - for more information visit www.stgileshospice.com/walsall

SWIMNARBERTH (UK, 1162606) Browse events

Viking FMs Cash For Kids. (UK, 1122062VIKING) Browse events

Viking FM & Magic 1161's Cash for Kids are commited to transforming the lives of deprived and needy children in East Yorkshire & Northern Lincolnshire, every child should have the opportunity to reach their individual potential. Cash for Kids support throuh grant & gift giving to individual children, charities, hospices, community groups and health care organisations.

The Guild of Friends of the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (UK, 1068523) Browse events

The Guild of Friends has been working to support the hospital since 1948. The Guild consists of a small committee of volunteers which incurs only the most minimal of costs so that all monies donated to us go directly to benefit the children in the hospital. The aim of the charity is quite simply to support the welfare of the children in the care of the hospital. We work closely with the hospital management and staff to ensure that we provide the most effective help possible. Each month, we give £1,000 to the social work department which provides subsistence support to families on low incomes whose children are undergoing treatment in the hospital. We fund monthly visits from professional entertainers and magicians who bring fun and laughter to the wards. We support the play department which provides creative and educational activities for both patients and their siblings. We provide the money to buy specialist equipment which is beyond the current resources of the hospital.

People Tree Foundation (UK, 1126532) Browse events

The Foundation was set up to help alleviate poverty and create decent livelihoods through Fair Trade. We do this through scaling up training, technical support and environmental initiatives and through raising awareness and campaigning for fair and sustainable fashion.

Awareness Ni (UK, Ni00219) Browse events

Thank you for visiting our profile page on MyDonate.FMS/ME Awareness Northern Ireland is a registered charity whose aim is to enhance awareness of Fibromyalgia & M.E.. The charity is run by volunteers of which the majority are also fibromyalgia & M.E. sufferers who work extremely hard, despite their condition, in order to forward the cause of Fibromyalgia & M.E.. FMS/ME Awareness NI was established in order to provide information and support to sufferers and their families.Because WE Matter!!!

FRIENDS OF ABERDARE PARK (UK, 1169132) Browse events

Wheels in Motion (UK, SC041029) Browse events

'Wheels in Motion' is a Christian Charity set up to help support homeless people and people struggling with addictions throughout Ayrshire, Scotland by providing shelter, food and companionship. We aim to provide comfort and hope through the Christian Faith.

Friends of Hendon School (UK, 1052784) Browse events

Hendon School is Secondary Academy for students aged 11-18. Friends of Hendon School raise funds to help enrich the lives of students present. It is open to anyone with an interest in the school and wishes to make a donation, one off or regular. Also to purchase tickets for events.

Niall Mellon Township Trust (UK, XT7144) Browse events

The Niall Mellon Township Trust is the largest charity provider of quality social housing in South Africa. We have built 13,500 homes since 2002. We provide families living in shacks with a home, help build a home for a child today by supporting this event. Volunteer Today and sign up for our one week Building Blitz at www.nmtownshiptrust.com and together we can make a real difference!

Hawkspring (UK, 1120320) Browse events

Hawkspring supports anyone affected by drug and alcohol misuse.

EWS-WWF (UK, 104) Browse events

We believe in a more sustainable future where humans live in harmony with nature. That’s why in the UAE, our team seeks to change our world for the better via awareness, education and conservation work. We urgently need your support to continue inspiring positive change for the good of our planet.

2nd Bedford Company Boys Brigade (UK, 2nd Bedford Company Boys Brigade) Browse events

The Boys' Brigade is a Christian Uniformed Youth Organisation.At 2nd Bedford we work very closely with our sister organisation, the 2nd Bedford Girls' Brigade and a number of our 'events' are joint projects

Halas Homes (UK, 701912) Browse events

Halas Homes - caring for people with learning disabilities

Makhundu Christian Support (UK, 037-910) Browse events

We provide 1,680 Aids orphans with food, love and hope. We run 6 drop in centres where, after school, the children can play, learn crafts, computer skills and have fun in a safe supportive environment. We teach them the life skills that their parents would have. Many have no ID papers or family.

Baby Bundles Sevenoaks and Tonbridge NCT (UK, 801395A) Browse events

Baby Bundles provides clothing, toiletries and equipment to disadvantaged local families, who have a baby under two years old. Families who Baby Bundles help live in poverty, are in temporary accommodation, have mental health problems, or have had to flee from their home.

Living Heart (UK, 1134201) Browse events

Thank you for visiting our profile page on MyDonate. Living Heart Peru is a registered Peruvian charity and official UK Charity supporting remote, impoverished highland communities above the Sacred Valley in Peru, supporting over 2,500 vulnerable children, abandoned elderly, women and men to help provide a better quality of life & a brighter future through Nutrition in the schools, Health, Education and Sustainable Agriculture with our ambition is to help more people in such communities.

4th Kenilworth Scout Group (UK, 4th Kenilworth Scout Group) Browse events

Thank you for visiting our profile page on MyDonate.This is the MyDonate page of the 4th Kenilworth Scout Group which covers Beaver, Cubs and Scouts.

SCILL (UK, SCO34715) Browse events

Thank you for visiting our profile page on MyDonate. SCILL is a registered Scottish charity which informs and support parents and professionals caring for children with additional support needs (ASN). We also organise activities for children with ASN, currently swimming and dancing lessons. We have an extensive library, organise information events, support sessions and workshops, plus issue a termly newsletter and have a website www.scill-deeside.co.uk

Rotary Club of Polmont Benevolent Fund (UK, Rotary Club of Polmont Benevolent Fund - N/A) Browse events

The Swimarathon is our biggest fundraiser. Now in our 4th year we are becoming one of Falkirk's biggest fundraisers. Supported by the community raising funds for the community. Swimmers of all ages and abilities come together for a weekend of fun. www.swimarathon.co.uk

East Belfast Community Counselling (UK, East Belfast Community Counselling - N/A) Browse events

East Belfast Community Counselling Centre was created to help fulfill a need in the local community, to provide a vitally-needed counselling service for adults who might otherwise be excluded because of finance or shortfall in service provision.Our service is open to anyone.

Associated Studios (UK, 1152203) Browse events

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Heidi's Quest (UK, 1156944) Browse events

Heidi's Quest is a registered Charity in Cornwall focused on granting the desires of children with debilitating or life threatening medical conditions in the hope of bringing pleasure, relaxation and a rare moment of peace into times of stress, anger and anguish. With your donations we can do this

Airway Stenosis Patients Association (UK, EW05886) Browse events

ASPA is a charity dedicated to those who suffer from this rare and debilitating condition of a narrowed airway (trachea). It affects people of all ages, and the reason why isn't always known. Airway stenosis is often mis-diagnosed as asthma, and we aim to raise awareness of this so that this happens less often. Airway stenosis (narrowing) feels like being made to breathe through a straw, permenantly. It is a terrifying condition, and although rare, over 300 new cases are diagnosed each year. There are surgical options available to patients who can afford it, but this does not provide a guaranteed success rate - and surgeries are often multiple.  Your donation will go directly towards helping patients of all ages, providing support and practical help wherever possible. Thank you.