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Why school feeding? What impact do those interventions really have?

Why school feeding? What impact do those interventions really have?

A short but value-packed evaluation of African school feeding programmes, their effectiveness and the impact on health, nutrition and educational outcomes. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2021

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Ramona Engler

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Our tree of hope - filled with 502 stockings

Our tree of hope - filled with 502 stockings

It hasn't been an easy year for small charities trying to raise vital funds for those less fortunate than us. But our Tree of Hope provides a little sparkle of much needed hope for children in Africa. Thank you for sending in your stocking gifts and Merry Christmas from all at BWAUK! Read more

Published: 7th December, 2020

Updated: 1st February, 2021

Author: Ramona Engler

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COVID-19 in Africa: Understanding the Virus in a local context.

COVID-19 in Africa: Understanding the Virus in a local context.

Jonathan Conway explores how COVID-19 behaves across the African continent, providing reference to scientific explanations and future research implications. Part 1 of 3 Read more

Published: 12th October, 2020

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COVID-19 in Africa: The impact of lockdown.

COVID-19 in Africa: The impact of lockdown.

Jonathan Conway provides a deeper insight into the dramatic impact lockdown measures impose on many African countries. Part 2 of 3 Read more

Published: 12th October, 2020

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COVID-19 in Africa: What lessons can be learnt from the Global pandemic?

COVID-19 in Africa: What lessons can be learnt from the Global pandemic?

Jonathan Conway creates an overview of the impact COVID-19 imposes on Africa as a whole continent. He explores issues ranging from variations in response strategies between countries, inaccurate data handling, misinformation and implications of lockdown measures. Part 3 of 3 Read more

Published: 7th October, 2020

Updated: 12th October, 2020

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Opportunities for more responsible tourism and volunteering after COVID-19

Opportunities for more responsible tourism and volunteering after COVID-19

David Randall explores some positive outcomes that COVID-19 might have on creating a more sustainable and ethical tourism industry in Sierra Leone and how volunteering can support this. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2020

Updated: 22nd June, 2020

Author: Ruby Glasspool

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Closing the gap between volunteering and exploitative tourism

Closing the gap between volunteering and exploitative tourism

David Randall visited We Are The Future in Sierra Leone in 2018 and offers some poignant insights around our motivations behind volunteering and the impact our acts of kindness might have on tourism. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2020

Updated: 22nd June, 2020

Author: Ruby Glasspool

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Daisy's volunteer trip to Lewa Children's Home

Daisy's volunteer trip to Lewa Children's Home

Daisy Crabtree, a previous intern at Bread and Water for Africa UK reflects back on her travels to Lewa Children's Home in Kenya and shares her stories of love and transformation. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2020

Updated: 1st June, 2020

Author: Ruby Glasspool

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Around the world in four communities

Around the world in four communities

Newly recruited operations manager Ruby Glasspool takes us around the world to the people and communities she's worked with through her career and how they inspired her belief in community based NGO projects. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 7th April, 2020

Author: Ruby Glasspool

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The post-COVID19 world we want to create

The post-COVID19 world we want to create

A message from our CEO, Sylvia Costantini, about the world we want to create now for tomorrow, standing side by side with our partners and the vulnerable communities we serve. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2020

Updated: 7th April, 2020

Author: Sylvia Costantini

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Plant a seed, then watch it grow

Plant a seed, then watch it grow

Our CEO, Sylvia Costantini, tells the story of how she first got to discover and fall in love with Sierra Leone and how a project she helped start in 2005 is still thriving today. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2019

Updated: 18th March, 2020

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Work Hard, Play Hard  - by David Randall

Work Hard, Play Hard - by David Randall

In November 2018, David and his old school pal Oli travelled to Sierra Leone. Upon arriving in Freetown, they were greeted by the children and staff at the We Are the Future school. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2019

Updated: 16th June, 2020

Author: Sylvia Costantini

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At the gate

At the gate

Could you stand watching hungry children looking at you eat your lunch through the gate? - Update from the We Are the Future School, June 2018 Read more

Published: 21st July, 2018

Updated: 12th December, 2018

Author: Sylvia Costantini

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The road to Paris

The road to Paris

My journey to the Paris Marathon - Our intern Jonny writes about his experience running to raise funds for Bread and Water for Africa UK, March 2018 Read more

Published: 19th March, 2018

Updated: 18th March, 2020

Author: Jonathan Hellman

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New school uniform day!

New school uniform day!

Our CEO was lucky to witness the children at the Murakaza School get their new uniforms. To see their joy was priceless. - Update from the Murakaza School, March 2018 Read more

Published: 14th March, 2018

Updated: 12th December, 2018

Author: Sylvia Costantini

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Back to School

Back to School

The first day of school is always hard. Even more so when you're an orphan or abandoned child. - Update from Lewa Children's Home, February 2018 Read more

Published: 6th February, 2018

Updated: 12th December, 2018

Author: Sylvia Costantini

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With a little help from my friends

With a little help from my friends

Our CEO shares her personal connection with Sierra Leone, why she thinks it's such a special place and why it deserves a little help from its friends. And from all of us. Read more

Published: 19th December, 2017

Updated: 12th December, 2018

Author: Sylvia Costantini

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Thank You!

Thank You!

Your support is transforming lives! - A message from the Administrator of the Kamili Organisation Read more

Published: 14th November, 2017

Updated: 12th December, 2018

Author: Jonathan Hellman

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There's no place like home

There's no place like home

Our most recent trip to the Lewa Children's Home in Kenya, September 2017 Read more

Published: 13th November, 2017

Updated: 6th April, 2018

Author: Sylvia Costantini

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    African themed bake-off and party on Zoom fundraising page

    we are fundraising for this charity because we want to help people in need and make people aware of this bad situation as well showing people the beautiful African culture.

  • [ORPHANAGES]'s fundraising page

    [ORPHANAGES]'s fundraising page

    Help me raise money for orphans who don’t have a place to live .

  • Why school feeding? What impact do those interventions really have?

    Why school feeding? What impact do those interventions really have?

    A short but value-packed evaluation of African school feeding programmes, their effectiveness and the impact on health, nutrition and educational outcomes.

  • Introducing our new Trustees

    Introducing our new Trustees

    Towards the end of 2020 we welcomed four new members to our trustee board. Each one of them bringing expertise in different areas relevant to our work. Here's a bit more about them...

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Fundraise for us

Fundraise for us

Run, cycle, or host an event; there are many ways you can make a real difference. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2017

Updated: 7th November, 2017

Author: Jonathan Hellman

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Your gift goes a long way in Africa – especially for our community-based partners where a little bit can mean a life-changing difference for the people they serve. Read more

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Published: 1st May, 2018

Updated: 22nd September, 2020

Author: Jonathan Hellman

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