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  2. Meet the team
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Barbara Macleod

Barbara Macleod

A career in teaching and childhood in Nigeria gave Barbara a lifelong interest in supporting charities in these fields. In late 2013 Barbara and her husband spent 3 months volunteering for EdUKaid. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2018

Updated: 5th June, 2018

Author: Aisling Syme

Maggie Vaughan

Maggie Vaughan

Read more

Published: 7th May, 2018

Updated: 22nd June, 2018

Author: Aisling Syme

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph is a former ambassador for UNICEF, and passionate about the rights of underprivileged children and has a particular interest in east Africa. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2018

Updated: 17th July, 2019

Author: Aisling Syme

Neil Blake

Neil Blake

In 2013, Neil spent a year volunteering in Tanzania, three months of which was with EdUKaid. Neil found this an extremely fulfilling experience and continues to take an interest in and support the progress EdUKaid make. Read more

Published: 6th May, 2018

Updated: 19th May, 2021

Author: Aisling Syme

Bernard Dench

Bernard Dench

Bernie was one of EdUKaid's founding trustees Read more

Published: 4th May, 2018

Updated: 19th May, 2021

Author: Aisling Syme

Baroness Glenys Kinnock

Baroness Glenys Kinnock

Baroness Kinnock was appointed Minister of State with responsibilities including Africa in 2009 and has long been a campaigner on issues relating to this region. Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2018

Updated: 19th May, 2021

Author: Aisling Syme

Nick Parker

Nick Parker

Nick has visited Tanzania on a number of occasions and was Chairman of the Governor's at Bishop Wordsworth's School for many years. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2018

Updated: 23rd May, 2021

Author: Aisling Syme

Clive Barnett

Clive Barnett

Trustee and Patron, Clive brings a wealth of knowledge from his teaching career, as Inspector of Schools and work as a canon. He was also one of the founding trustees of a development charity in Tanzania Read more

Published: 1st May, 2018

Updated: 9th July, 2021

Author: Aisling Syme

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  • So good to be back

    So good to be back

    Back in Mikindani after 10 years

  • Ewan's experience volunteering at EdUkaid

    Ewan's experience volunteering at EdUkaid

    Ewan Davies details his volunteering experience, his motivation for joining and the benefits of working for EdUKaid.

  • Ride Morocco 22

    Ride Morocco 22

    A unique fundraising experience and personal challenge riding in beautiful North Africa

  • TLC Virtual London Marathon

    TLC Virtual London Marathon

    Wherever you are in the world you can join EdUKaid in the Virtual London Marathon 2022 to raise vital funds for children's education in Tanzania

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  • Pre-primary Education - the Importance of Early Learning

    Pre-primary Education - the Importance of Early Learning

    Only 34% of pre-primary children in Tanzania attend school. It takes just a teacher, a classroom and some amazing resources to change this.

  • Our vision and goals

    Our vision and goals

    Our  vision is  for  a  world  where  every  child  has  access  to  the  education  they  need  to  realise  their  full  potential  and  attain  the  skills  to  improve  their  life’s  circumstances.

  • What we do

    What we do

  • Our history

    Our history

    How a gap year experience fuelled a passion to help those in need in Tanzania and resulted in the foundation of EdUKaid

  • Make a difference

    Make a difference

    Fundraising for a small charity has the biggest impact - fundraising ideas, useful tips and much more

  • Where we work

    EdUKaid works in Mtwara, one of the poorest, most rural regions of Tanzania

  • Job vacancies

    Job vacancies

    Job opportunities with EdUKaid

  • About Tanzania

    About Tanzania

    With an ever-growing population but insufficient resources to care for its people, Tanzania is at risk of failing its next generation.

  • Why help?

    Why help?

    40% of children in Mtwara, Tanzania drop out of school before their 10th birthday. EdUKaid is a UK charity which has helped thousands of children get the education they deserve in this remote part of rural Africa

  • Great Vending Get Together and Golf Day

    Great Vending Get Together and Golf Day

    Tickets now on sale for the 11th annual Great Vending Get Together and Golf Event at the stunning Ardencote Manor Hotel

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