Response to Covid-19: Tiyeni
When Malawi went into lockdown in April 2020, our partner Tiyeni adapted its services to safeguard the health and safety of its staff and communities.
Response to Covid-19: Groundswell
People without a home can be hit hard by the pandemic, as generally their health is already poor and they are more likely to have respiratory issues or compromised immune systems.
Education and employment for young people in Zambia
We are funding a project in Chitukuko village that will enable a community school to meet the educational and sanitation needs of 500 pupils.
Response to Covid-19: Baraka Community Partnerships
The pandemic is particularly challenging for communities with poor communication channels, limited healthcare services and little or no testing facilities.
Supporting children with special needs in Sri Lanka
We are funding a community-based rehabilitation programme, helping 40 children at a special needs school and 190 children in special education units across 32 mainstream schools.
Supporting a safe house for girls in Zambia
Many girls in rural Zambia find it impossible to attend secondary school for a range of issues, including poverty and early marriage.
Empowering women in India and Pakistan
This far-reaching project aims to give 60,000 marginalised women the skills, materials and opportunities to find work or grow their own businesses.
Farmers increase their crops in Malawi
A new sustainable farming practice combats soil erosion, doubles crop yields, increases income and strengthens communities.
Schools benefit from a lighting-up project in Zambia
Solar-powered lighting in classrooms gives children more time in school, and teachers more time marking work and preparing lessons.
Supporting survivors of domestic abuse in the UK
This volunteer training programme aims to re-establish parenting relationships, and educate survivors about the dynamics of abusive relationships.
Improving the mental health of young offenders in the UK
By regularly attending classes and practicing yoga, inmates learn to relax and focus on reducing anxiety and stress while living in a restricted, crowded environment.
Teaching sustainable farming practices in Malawi
Deep bed farming involves digging down into hard, compacted soil to improve drainage, making wider planting beds, raising footpaths and protecting the soil from extreme weather.
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