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Edukid's vision - A world free from the effects of war and poverty, where each child can have hope To find individuals/groups to sponsors a child's education.

Our focus in the UK is twofold:

To educate and empower young people in the UK to help others their own age who live in poverty.

29/10/2026

Thank you to Eden and Holly from Cranleigh School!

After learning about the challenges faced by young girls in Peru, they agreed that they wanted to do something about it to make a difference.

The two girls were both enrolled on our DofE Volunteer programme and so joined forces to make an even bigger impact by organising a sponsored run to raise awareness and fundraise for a very important cause.

A huge well done to you both and thank you for all of your hard work 🩷

27/10/2026

This is Jaiera, aged 14.

Edukid have been supporting Jaiera for 2 years who lives alone with her younger sister. They have been provided extra food, home supplies, mattresses, and a teacher has checked in regularly. We were planning to move Jaiera and her sister to the girls' shelter when that is completed.

However, at just 14, she has just given birth to her first child and has had to leave school.

This story highlights the ongoing challenges young girls are facing and underlying issues such as poverty, harmful gender norms, and unsafe relationships.

Stories like Jaiera’s have increased the urgency of working alongside the local community to tackle these root causes, empower girls, and ensure every girl has the chance to stay safe, continue her education, and pursue her dreams.

26/10/2026

This week, Edukid are in Peru and the team are meeting some of the young girls that we have been supporting from remote Indigenous communities in the Amazonas region of Peru.

Some of the key challenges faced by these girls include adolescent pregnancy and poor sexual and reproductive health.

Driven by poverty, limited access to education and healthcare, and deeply rooted gender norms, many girls face early pregnancy, exploitation, and barriers to continuing their education.

Edukid is working to overcome these challenges by working with local organisations, schools and indigenous leaders for a community-led approach to support these young, vulnerable girls.

We will continue to share more updates about Edukid's equality project in the coming days and weeks.

23/10/2026

Thank you for everything Chloe! 🩷

This week, we’re sad to be saying goodbye to such a special member of the Edukid family, whose journey with us began when she was still at school!

After years of learning about Edukid’s work, Chloe got the chance to see the impact for herself when she visited Uganda in 2017. The experience sparked a passion for international development, and since then, she has visited all three of our project countries and helped lead many of our trips.

In 2023, Chloe officially joined the team and quickly became an invaluable part of Edukid. From organising trips and updating our wonderful supporters to visiting schools and corporate partners, she has contributed so much, all while completing her masters in Climate Change and International Development!

Chloe, we can’t thank you enough for your dedication, hard work and everything you’ve brought to Edukid. You’ll be hugely missed, but you’ll always be part of the Edukid family, and we hope to see you joining us on future trips!

Thank you for everything Chloe! 🩷

22/10/2026

Fantastic fundraising!

Edukid DofE volunteer Ian took on an incredible challenge to raise awareness of the daily struggle many children face in accessing clean water.

Over 100 days, Ian challenged himself to walk 100 miles and cycle 100 miles while carrying 10 litres of water completing the equivalent of over 600 laps of his local community green!

His original fundraising target was £300, but thanks to the amazing support of his community, he raised an incredible £1,200+ for Edukid’s water programmes in Uganda! His campaign even got a mention on BBC Radio Kent’s breakfast show!

Ian’s fundraising will help fund a handwashing station for the Bonga project!

A huge thank you to Ian for his hard work, determination and dedication. You’ve made an incredible difference. Well done! 🩷

21/10/2026

Every child deserves the right to go to school 🩷

20/10/2026

Join us on a life changing trip to Uganda in July 2027!

We currently have spaces available for a trip to visit the communities we support in Gulu, Uganda for you to create lasting memories and contribute to meaningful change to lives of the children we work with living in extreme poverty.

Are you a student at Bideford College, Atlantic Academy or GTS or do you know someone who is?

We have grants available to help reduce the cost of your trip, making this incredible opportunity more accessible!

Get in touch to find out more.

17/10/2026

Meet William, aged 9.

When we first met William, his family was living in severe food poverty and William had stunted growth as a result.

Thanks to Edukid's supporters, William now gets a nutritious meal at school, and his grandma has commented on how she is relieved that the small amount of food they have can go further and that William’s health is improving.

William told us that he really enjoys the school lunch, and that he can focus on his school work more each afternoon with a full stomach!

Speaking to William’s teacher, we learned that he doesn’t miss days of school anymore, and that his performance in school has really improved!

If you would like to support a child like William, you can donate using the link in the Edukid bio. Thank you so much for all of your support. 🩷

https://edukid.org.uk/donate/

16/10/2026

Today is World Food Day to raise awareness of hunger, nutrition and food security around the world.

A child can't be expected to reach their potential if they don't have enough to eat.

Before we launched our food programme, Edukid discovered that the children we support in Peru often spent the day at school with empty stomachs and had very limited diets, sometimes living on as little as one boiled potato per day.

Thanks to all of our wonderful supporters, we are currently providing 59,070 meals each year to ensure children have the nutrition they need to grow and focus in the classroom.

We have also reported 95% attendance rates across those in the feeding programme!

Happy World Food Day!

This photo was taken of the class of children supported by Concero.

15/10/2026

Fantastic fundraising ⭐️

After learning about the challenges many children around the world face in accessing a daily nutritious meal, DofE volunteer Elsa decided to take action!

Elsa baked an incredible 100 cakes for a bake sale, raising over £500 to support Edukid’s food programmes and help children access the nutritious meals they need to grow, learn and thrive.

Reflecting on her experience, Elsa shared:

"I’m thankful too that this experience has also made a difference to me and how I think about the provision of food and the difference nutrition makes and the true difference fundraising actually makes in the world."

A huge well done to Elsa for turning her learning into action and making a difference! 🩷

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https://www.edukid.org.uk/

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