Windle Trust International – UK

We are flexible in the way we work and have a breadth of talent to draw on. Where it is the most appropriate option, we are able to work at community level to make sure that projects are on track. At other times, we will operate at a policy level, seeking to shape the broader context or drawing attention to issues that we think are important, but too often neglected. Whatever the project, we will implement it to the best of our ability.

We have a geographical focus on East Africa and the Horn of Africa.  With offices in Sudan, South Sudan and the UK, we combine local knowledge and expertise with international contacts and a global perspective. This is especially important in our scholarships programme, where we work in partnership with some of the UK’s outstanding universities to provide opportunities for access to world-class teaching institutions.

Windle Trust International believes that every child is entitled to a high quality education that will not only extend knowledge and understanding but also inspire independent thought, critical analysis, a sense of responsibility and a commitment to the common good.

High quality education in turn depends on high quality teaching and our approach is to work with all stakeholders to achieve the best practicable educational outcomes. These stakeholders include teachers and head teachers as well as neighbouring communities; teacher training organisations and governments using methods and technologies that are most appropriate to circumstance and context.  With the benefit of a high quality education, young girls and boys can become active citizens, role models and, in time, leaders in their community.

We invest in higher education and training through scholarship programmes at universities and colleges in Africa and the UK to develop the knowledge and skills needed by young professionals to positively contribute to development of their communities and countries. Through this investment we aim to build their potential as future leaders in their field of expertise and to be positive role models in their communities.

We are strengthening professional skills and education systems through teacher training and promoting access to and improving the quality of education through English language Training programmes.