Edukid’s mission is to educate, inspire and empower individuals all over the world!

Edukid ran oversea zoom calls with primary and secondary schools across the UK to connect with students in Uganda. Over the calls all groups of students had the opportunity to ask each other questions to find out more about their schools, hobbies, values, cultures and of course their favourite football teams!

Each zoom finished with our UK students learning Acholi – the language spoken in Northern Uganda. The students in Uganda took the lead with this and successfully taught 1-10 and simple words and phrases such as – Hello, My name is, and Thank you. The students were very keen to learn Acholi, particularly the secondary students who will soon be travelling to Uganda and visiting the children.

Edukid’s School Coordinator, Rosie, commented: “A particularly memorable moment was when Bickleigh Primary students sung a song from the popular musical, “Matilda” to the students in Uganda. This then encouraged and empowered Pauline in Uganda to sing a popular Ugandan song to her cross-continent friends both inspiring each other and creating beautiful memories.”.

Delighted smiles lit up the room and both the UK and Ugandan students were simply beaming with joy! It was truly a beautiful moment to be apart of, as cross-continent friendships were created.

Thank you to all the schools, both UK and Uganda, who took part with us in creating smiles, laughter, and lots of learning!

Last month, a total of 80 girls successfully completed the Bonga Girls programme and celebrated during their graduation ceremony!

These young women, who had previously been denied access to education, faced numerous challenges in their lives. Many were at high risk of child marriage, domestic violence, and other forms of abuse.

The Bonga Girls Programme has not only provided them with the opportunity to acquire valuable training in vocational skills such as baking, hairdressing, and tailoring, but has also empowered them with the knowledge and confidence to build brighter futures for themselves and their young children. This programme marks a turning point for these girls, offering them an opportunity to become self-sufficient, improve their living conditions, and break the cycle of poverty and abuse that they were once trapped in.

This day was filled with special memories, and an opportunity to honour the resilience, courage, and determination of these young women 🩷

In April 2024, Edukid staff Kate, Kara, Robbie, and Chloe, took to the streets of London to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon, raising both awareness and vital funds for Edukid’s life-changing projects around the world.

After months of committed training, early mornings, and pushing through personal challenges, each of them crossed the finish line with pride – and purpose!

This wasn’t just a personal achievement. Each runner chose to support a specific Edukid cause close to their heart:

Chloe ran to raise funds for solar panels, helping bring sustainable, reliable energy to schools and communities that often go without electricity.

Kara dedicated her race to the Bonga Girls in Uganda, raising funds to support vulnerable girls helping them access education and vocational training.

Kate and Robbie teamed up to raise money for our Girls’ Shelter in Peru, which provides a safe space, education, and hope for girls escaping abuse or extreme poverty.

Huge congratulations to them all for absolutely smashing their races, and fundraising!

In October 2023, Becca and her son travelled to Uganda on an Edukid trip. During her visit, she noticed that the water source at Koch Goma school, previously constructed by the local government, had become unreliable and inadequate for the school and surrounding community. Motivated to make a difference, Becca, her husband Rick and family set out to raise money for a new, more reliable borehole that would provide clean, safe water to the children and the wider community in Koch Goma, Northern Uganda.

Fast forward to the beginning of 2025, and their “Miles for Smiles” journey has been truly inspiring! From running events like the Bristol Half Marathon, Manchester Marathon and Bristol 10k, Becca and Rick have been tirelessly raising funds for this vital cause.

The students of Koch Goma returned to school in Uganda in February, and this was such a wonderful welcome for them, ensuring clean water was available when they arrived back after the holidays. What a beautiful start to the new school term!

A massive THANK YOU to Becca, Rick, and their family for their hard work and dedication – and to everyone who has supported them along the way!