We go beyond abcs and 123s - ensuring refugee children have learning for life.Between the 28th November - 5th December we took part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge and for one week donations made to support our work with Congolese refugees in Uganda was doubled through the Big Give.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters we raised a phenomenal £114,715, which will help thousands of the youngest refugees learn, play and develop the skills they need for the future. Thank you to everyone who got involved and supported our campaign. Thank you to The Coles-Medlock Foundation, The Pacific Star Charitable Trust and Chris Coles who generously provided the matched funding for our Big Give Campaign. |
When we think about what children really need to develop and thrive, it’s more than just learning how to count, or how to write.
Children need a strong foundation for everything life throws at them.
Our award-winning cluster learning programme is opening up early education for thousands of refugee children in Uganda, and we want to ensure this learning is for life.
Our early learning cluster groups, established close to refugee homes and run by their own communities, reach children in remote areas and enrich their development with holistic, playful learning. Cluster learning nurtures emotional intelligence, perseverance, problem solving and interpersonal skills, helping to prepare children for primary school.
Children need a strong foundation for everything life throws at them.
Our award-winning cluster learning programme is opening up early education for thousands of refugee children in Uganda, and we want to ensure this learning is for life.
Our early learning cluster groups, established close to refugee homes and run by their own communities, reach children in remote areas and enrich their development with holistic, playful learning. Cluster learning nurtures emotional intelligence, perseverance, problem solving and interpersonal skills, helping to prepare children for primary school.
MEET SIFA
NAJIBU SIFA is 7 years old and hadn't received any education until Children on the Edge introduced cluster learning in her village in Kyaka II refugee settlement.
After a year of amazing progress, Sifa has now moved onto a local primary school where she is thriving thanks to the foundations laid by her cluster group lessons. Sifa told us: “Before the clusters, learning was just for the older children who could walk longer distances. I used to stay home and take care of my brother and sister while mama went to work. I was happy to start school because I made new friends". We were delighted when well over 500 top class learners from our cluster groups enrolled in primary schools. Sifa loves going to primary school and has a dream of becoming a doctor to support the most vulnerable people in her community. |
"The impact Children on the Edge has created is huge and was unexpected! The Cluster Learning Approach coupled with teacher training is a ‘game changer’. As children are able to access early years learning and the teachers are trained, the impact is marvelous! Please continue supporting this!”
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The Big Give FAQs
How do I double my donation?
Simply go to The Big Give appeal page between 28th November - 5th December 2023 and make your donation. Donations made on this page during this time will be matched by Big Give funders up to £50,000, at no additional cost to you.
What payment methods are accepted?
The Big Give accepts donations made via debit cards, credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. All donations must be made on The Big Give Appeal page to be matched.
I am part of The Body Shop at Home, can my donation be added to my region’s fundraising?
Yes, simply make a donation on The Big Give Appeal page and fill in the form below so that we can count it towards your team's fundraising.
Which donations can’t be doubled?
Donations made through JustGiving, text donations, The Body Shop at Home Hemp Hand Cream sales and The Body Shop at Home customer £1 donations are not part of The Big Give and can’t be matched. Only donations made through the The Big Give Appeal page can be matched.
I am part of The Body Shop at Home, will my donations show on my Region’s fundraising page straight away?
All donations made during The Big Give will be added to your team’s fundraising page by 15/12/2023 please make sure that you complete the form below if you would like your donation to be counted towards your region’s fundraising.
How do I double my donation?
Simply go to The Big Give appeal page between 28th November - 5th December 2023 and make your donation. Donations made on this page during this time will be matched by Big Give funders up to £50,000, at no additional cost to you.
What payment methods are accepted?
The Big Give accepts donations made via debit cards, credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. All donations must be made on The Big Give Appeal page to be matched.
I am part of The Body Shop at Home, can my donation be added to my region’s fundraising?
Yes, simply make a donation on The Big Give Appeal page and fill in the form below so that we can count it towards your team's fundraising.
Which donations can’t be doubled?
Donations made through JustGiving, text donations, The Body Shop at Home Hemp Hand Cream sales and The Body Shop at Home customer £1 donations are not part of The Big Give and can’t be matched. Only donations made through the The Big Give Appeal page can be matched.
I am part of The Body Shop at Home, will my donations show on my Region’s fundraising page straight away?
All donations made during The Big Give will be added to your team’s fundraising page by 15/12/2023 please make sure that you complete the form below if you would like your donation to be counted towards your region’s fundraising.
Are you part of The Body Shop at Home?
If you are part of The Body Shop at Home your Big Give donation and the matched funding can count towards your team’s fundraising.
For example if you donate £10, a further £10 of matched funding is released for Children on the Edge and we can count the total £20 towards your team’s fundraising. To let us know which team to credit your donation to please fill in this form and then click to donate. Please use the same name from this form when you make the donation. Donations will be credited to your team’s fundraising page on the 16th December. |
Please click the donate button below to double your donation.
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