Our response to Covid-19
This global pandemic is a stark reminder that no matter who we are or where we come from, we are all in this together. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been working to refine our operations to uphold and even improve support for our grantee partners. Read the letter from our President for more information.
Our online 2020 annual report is here!
Check it out here! It is filled with stories and videos about our grantee partners and the wonderful work that they do. Below you will find download links to the interactive online version and the printable version of the report. If you have any feedback, please let us know.
Our latest stories
Birdlife Europe – Letting birds fly free
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Every year, millions of migratory birds travel between their breeding grounds in Europe and Asia to Africa, where they spend the winter. This journey is not without danger, as an estimated 25 million birds are illegally killed, trapped and poisoned each year as they migrate across the Mediterranean region. Birdlife Europe works to works to protect these birds, and conserve their habitats and global biodiversity.
Teach For All – reaching students around the world during the Covid-19 crisis
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In 2020, as the Covid-19 crisis swept the world and school closures became a common tactic to help curb the spread of the virus, millions of students shifted to learning at home. But not all children have the opportunities, tools, or technological access needed to participate in remote learning, exacerbating inequities that threaten to hold back a generation of young people. During this time, it helped strengthen teachers to teach children to learn by distance.
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Studies show that students learn better with more physical activity. The Walking Classroom is a national award-winning education programme in the US that provides students and teachers with an innovative way to get exercise without sacrificing instructional time. Its “Walk, Listen, and Learn” methodology capitalises on the favourable link between exercise and cognitive function. It has now developed over 165 educational podcasts that cover various topics such as language, arts, science, history and more.