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  • Announcement - BWA are merging!

    Announcement - BWA are merging!

    We are very excited to announce a brand new partnership with a charity after our own heart - Street Child. Find out what's happening and what it means for BWA and our wonderful projects in Africa. Read more

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Announcement - BWA are merging!

Announcement - BWA are merging!

We are very excited to announce a brand new partnership with a charity after our own heart - Street Child. Find out what's happening and what it means for BWA and our wonderful projects in Africa. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2022

Updated: 29th March, 2022

Author: Ruby Glasspool

Announcing an exciting new partnership

Announcing an exciting new partnership

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of our new partnership with Arena Flowers, the UK's No. 1 ethical florist. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2021

Updated: 21st June, 2021

Author: Ramona Engler

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... Read more

Published: 5th January, 2021

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Ramona Engler

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

Meet Our New CEO

Meet Our New CEO

We are thrilled to welcome and introduce you to our new CEO Ruby Glasspool. Ruby introduces herself, talks about her background working in the television industry and her extensive experience working for charities. She talks about how she will use her skills in management, coordination and leadership to support BWAs projects, her hopes and dreams for the organisation as well as the challenges we will have to face. Read more

Published: 26th October, 2020

Author: Ramona Engler

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

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

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

Nothing stops Kamili

Nothing stops Kamili

Despite the difficulties created by COVID-19 and the cancellation of their main fundraising event, nothing can stop Kamili organisation from supporting mental health patients. Read more

Published: 11th August, 2020

Author: Sylvia Costantini

You travel so we can eat

You travel so we can eat

We are delighted to announce a brand new partnership with a travel agency that makes a difference! Travel the world and give back to communities in need. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2020

Updated: 4th August, 2020

Author: Ruby Glasspool

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

Elections results and no surprise in Burundi

Elections results and no surprise in Burundi

No one was surprised when Evariste Ndayishimiye was declared the winner of the May national elections. He has promised to make the economic recovery of the country his priority and reduce poverty. But many question whether anything will change. Read more

Published: 12th June, 2020

Author: Sylvia Costantini

Burundi: a country on the edge of despair?

Burundi: a country on the edge of despair?

The political situation in Burundi continues to have a serious effect on the country's response to and management of COVID-19, with many going hungry. Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2020

Updated: 4th June, 2020

Author: Ruby Glasspool

Work continues to support local communities in Freetown

Work continues to support local communities in Freetown

We are The Future is working with the Crabtown and Aberdeen beach communities in Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, to deliver food, water, soap and other necessities. Read more

Published: 18th May, 2020

Author: Sylvia Costantini

Community efforts are leading the way in Freetown

Community efforts are leading the way in Freetown

In Freetown, Sierra Leone, people are coming together to fight Coronavirus, 'the common enemy'. Bread and Water for Africa UK and We Are the Future are providing emergency food and water supplies to stranded communities. Read more

Published: 6th May, 2020

Author: Sylvia Costantini

What lessons from previous crisis can Africa apply to COVID-19?

What lessons from previous crisis can Africa apply to COVID-19?

Over the last 20 years Africa has lived with the effects of malaria, seen millions wiped out by HIV/AIDS, and only a few years ago faced a vicious outbreak of Ebola. What lessons have African countries learnt from other recent pandemics and how can they be applied to COVID-19? Read more

Published: 24th April, 2020

Updated: 25th April, 2020

Author: Sylvia Costantini

Join thousands of people for the 2.6 Challenge and raise money for Bread and Water for Africa UK

Join thousands of people for the 2.6 Challenge and raise money for Bread and Water for Africa UK

Join thousands of people across the UK this Sunday, 26 April 2020 to raise desperately needed funds for your favourite charity. Read more

Published: 19th April, 2020

Author: Sylvia Costantini

How are African governments responding to COVID19?

How are African governments responding to COVID19?

While the numbers remain low, communities and governments in Africa are bracing for the worst, with different levels of preparedness. Read more

Published: 16th April, 2020

Author: Sylvia Costantini

How will Covid-19 affect food security and African economies?

How will Covid-19 affect food security and African economies?

As the numbers of Covid-19 cases start to rise in Africa, we look at likely socio-economic effects of the pandemic. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2020

Updated: 16th April, 2020

Author: Sylvia Costantini

The effects of Covid-19 on Africa Part I

The effects of Covid-19 on Africa Part I

In this series of articles we assess the possibilities of Covid-19 taking hold in Africa, and look at the effects and the measures that could be taken to minimise the worst effects. - Part I, The figures so far. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2020

Updated: 16th April, 2020

Author: Sylvia Costantini

Giving that goes further

Giving that goes further

Global Giving's 'littlexlittle' campaign is matching all donations up to £50 this week by 50% to help make funds go further. Bread and Water for Africa UK are making use of the initiative to help keep the funds coming in to support several life changing projects across Africa. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2020

Author: Ruby Glasspool

Food Security and climate change in Africa

Food Security and climate change in Africa

Africa is most vulnerable to the impact of climate change. As a result, hunger is on the rise across the continent. Bread and Water for Africa UK tackles hunger and malnutrition so that children have enough food to grow. Read more

Published: 16th March, 2020

Updated: 17th March, 2020

Author: ilze Schoeman

Come find us in the Advent of Change 2019 calendar

Come find us in the Advent of Change 2019 calendar

Bread and Water for Africa UK is supported by Advent of Change for second-year running – this time with an innovative children’s charity advent calendar. - October 2019 Read more

Published: 8th October, 2019

Author: Sylvia Costantini

New partnership with Flat Iron Fund

New partnership with Flat Iron Fund

We are proud and excited to announce our new partnership with Flat Iron Fund. - September 2019 Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2019

Author: Sylvia Costantini

Our 2018 Activity Report

Our 2018 Activity Report

We're happy and proud to present you with our 2018 Activity report. See how your contribution has helped us impact the lives of thousands of children and families in Africa. - May 2019 Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2019

Author: Sylvia Costantini

Our Sierra Leone Kitchen Garden in Video

Our Sierra Leone Kitchen Garden in Video

From the garden to the kitchen. See how our We Are the Future Kitchen Garden project in Freetown, Sierra Leone is planting seeds, harvesting fresh vegetables and feeding 230 children. - March 2019 Read more

Published: 22nd August, 2019

Updated: 3rd October, 2019

Author: Sylvia Costantini

The life-changing benefits of school feeding

The life-changing benefits of school feeding

Since 2016, school feeding has been both a long-term social investment and a short term productive safety net for children and their parents. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2019

Updated: 22nd August, 2019

Author: Daphne DAVIES

Filling Tummies and Minds In Burundi and Sierra Leone

Filling Tummies and Minds In Burundi and Sierra Leone

Bread and Water for Africa UK's school-feeding programmes in Burundi and Sierra are improving child health and stimulating children's ability to learn. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2019

Updated: 25th April, 2019

Author: Daphne DAVIES

Location: Burundi

We're recruiting!

We're recruiting!

We're recruiting an individual giving fundraiser. Are you passionate about our cause, have some experience in fundraising and direct marketing, are a self-starter with lots of enthusiasm and energy and want to make a real difference in the lives of children and their communities in Africa? Then you should join us! Read more

Published: 14th December, 2018

Updated: 11th January, 2019

Author: Sylvia Costantini

Beautiful Christmas Cards Handcrafted in Burundi

Beautiful Christmas Cards Handcrafted in Burundi

Buy these beautiful folded Christmas cards, handcrafted by our beneficiaries in Burundi and every penny goes towards our school project. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2018

Updated: 22nd December, 2018

Author: Daphne DAVIES

Christmas Challenge raises £3,289 to feed 230 children for six weeks in Sierra Leone

Christmas Challenge raises £3,289 to feed 230 children for six weeks in Sierra Leone

Thanks to your generosity we raised a total of £3,289 to for our Kitchen Garden project, which provides healthy lunches to 230 children every day in Sierra Leone. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2018

Updated: 25th April, 2019

Author: Daphne DAVIES

We've teamed up with The Big Give Christmas Challenge for our Kitchen Garden Project

We've teamed up with The Big Give Christmas Challenge for our Kitchen Garden Project

The Christmas Challenge (27 November - 4 December) will help us raise money to provide 230 children in Sierra Leone a healthy meal every day. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2018

Updated: 29th November, 2018

Author: Daphne DAVIES

A proud moment for Phyllis, and for Bread and Water for Africa UK

A proud moment for Phyllis, and for Bread and Water for Africa UK

It was a proud moment for Phyllis Keino when she received the 'Nobel Prize for Child Advocates' - the World of Children 2018 Humanitarian Award for her work for 1000s of children over the last 50 years at the Lewa Children's Home in Kenya. Read more

Published: 18th November, 2018

Updated: 19th November, 2018

Author: Daphne DAVIES

We are the Future School, Sierra Leone - how free lunches are improving children's grade

We are the Future School, Sierra Leone - how free lunches are improving children's grade

Children at the WAF School used to have to skip lessons to sell charcoal in order to pay for their next meal. Now a brand new kitchen and dining room mean they have a free lunch so they can attend school full time and teachers note that their grades have improved Read more

Published: 5th November, 2018

Updated: 19th November, 2018

Author: Daphne DAVIES

The Murakaza School in Burundi - a lesson in turning a disaster into a success

The Murakaza School in Burundi - a lesson in turning a disaster into a success

When flooding destroyed part of the school, it looked as if it might have to close, but thanks to your generous support, not only have repairs been done, but there was enough money left over to build an extra classroom and a nursery Read more

Published: 5th November, 2018

Author: Daphne DAVIES

Mr Kanu – From unemployed to successful gardener

Mr Kanu – From unemployed to successful gardener

Thanks to the School Garden project, Mr Kanu started planting vegetables and turned his life around. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2018

Updated: 12th May, 2020

Author: Cristien Natal

Marie – 'Sewing' the seeds of success

Marie – 'Sewing' the seeds of success

Thanks to the literacy and sewing courses organised by CAPE in Burundi, Marie, a widow with seven children, has earned skills that are opening brand new opportunities. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2018

Updated: 12th May, 2020

Author: Cristien Natal

Charity Advent Calendar launched to support our work for communities in Africa

Charity Advent Calendar launched to support our work for communities in Africa

We are incredibly honoured to have been chosen as one of the charities being supported by Advent of Change this Christmas. Brand new, unique and innovative advent calendar where you can give back as you count down to Christmas this year. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2018

Updated: 30th October, 2018

Author: Cristien Natal

Women in Africa - an unrecognised force

Women in Africa - an unrecognised force

Women make up over 50% of Africa’s population, yet there is a danger of huge untapped potential going to waste and Africa failing to take its proper place in the world. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2018

Updated: 13th October, 2018

Author: Sylvia Costantini

Saluting our African Heroines

Saluting our African Heroines

At Bread and Water for Africa UK, we rely on the drive, tireless dedication and enormous hearts of strong female leaders. We'd like to tell you a bit more about them. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2018

Updated: 13th October, 2018

Author: Sylvia Costantini

Phyllis Keino receives World of Children Humanitarian Award 2018

Phyllis Keino receives World of Children Humanitarian Award 2018

We couldn't be prouder: Phyllis Keino is the recipient of the World of Children Humanitarian Award 2018. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2018

Updated: 19th September, 2018

Author: Sylvia Costantini

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity

Join our team! We're looking for a volunteer to help run an exciting project with food and women at its heart. Read more

Published: 5th September, 2018

Updated: 13th October, 2018

Author: Sylvia Costantini

Real stories from Lewa Children's Home

Real stories from Lewa Children's Home

Heartfelt, honest and beautiful stories from Lewa Children's Home in Kenya. As quoted by Aristotle, "Hope is a waking dream." These are stories of hope and beginnings of a beautiful journey. Read more

Published: 8th August, 2018

Updated: 13th October, 2018

Author: Daisy Crabtree

Comments: 1

CAPE Sewing workshop – helping parents support their families

CAPE Sewing workshop – helping parents support their families

We help parents support their families by empowering them with skills they need to be self-sufficient. From literacy skills to sewing workshop training. We give them hope to live a life full of new opportunities. Read more

Published: 7th August, 2018

Updated: 13th October, 2018

Author: Daisy Crabtree

New Ebola outbreak; new lesson learned

New Ebola outbreak; new lesson learned

The Ebola virus has reared its head again, but this time, the world is better prepared to fight it. Read more

Published: 27th June, 2018

Updated: 13th October, 2018

Author: Sylvia Costantini

A new outbreak of Ebola; A new lesson learned

A new outbreak of Ebola; A new lesson learned

The Ebola virus has reared its head again, but this time, the world is better prepared to fight it. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2018

Updated: 10th January, 2020

Author: Saskia Edwards

Video: Kamili Family Challenge

Video: Kamili Family Challenge

16th May 2018 Read more

Published: 16th May, 2018

Updated: 27th June, 2018

Author: Jonathan Hellman

Overcoming prejudices surrounding mental health in Kenya

Overcoming prejudices surrounding mental health in Kenya

15th May 2018 Read more

Published: 15th May, 2018

Updated: 27th June, 2018

Author: Jonathan Hellman

Feeding the Future

Feeding the Future

17th April 2018 Read more

Published: 16th April, 2018

Updated: 27th June, 2018

Author: Jonathan Hellman

Melinda – With an education, the sky's the limit

Melinda – With an education, the sky's the limit

From the most difficult beginnings to a life full of potential - how education is turning lives around in Kenya. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2018

Updated: 18th March, 2020

Author: Cristien Natal

Comments: 1

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  • Announcement - BWA are merging!

    Announcement - BWA are merging!

    We are very excited to announce a brand new partnership with a charity after our own heart - Street Child. Find out what's happening and what it means for BWA and our wonderful projects in Africa.

  • Reflecting on our success last year - part three

    Reflecting on our success last year - part three

    In a three part series we reflect on the successes we have achieved in the past year and the projects we were able to fund, the reasons why they are so important to us and what impact they might have. In this report we focus on new classrooms in Sierra Leone.

  • Reflecting on our success last year - part two

    Reflecting on our success last year - part two

    In a three part series we reflect on the successes we have achieved in the past year and the projects we were able to fund, the reasons why they are so important to us and what impact they might have. In this report we focus on Lewa Children's home.

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    Reflecting on our success last year

    In a three series news piece we reflect on the successes we have achieved in the past year and the projects we were able to fund, the reasons why they are so important to us and what impact they might have. In this piece we will focus on GFYA.

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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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