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  2. Meet the team
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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

Maggie Vaughan

Maggie Vaughan

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Published: 7th May, 2018

Updated: 22nd June, 2018

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

John Cox

John Cox

Passionate about Africa and well-travelled in the region, John previously served as an EdUKaid trustee for 10 years Read more

Published: 5th May, 2018

Updated: 26th July, 2022

Author: Aisling Syme

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

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

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

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

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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  • Barbara and Brian's Golden Wedding Fundraiser

    Barbara and Brian's Golden Wedding Fundraiser

    To celebrate 50 years of marriage Barbara and Brian are raising funds to keep girls in education

  • Education for Girls

    Education for Girls

    Ensuring that girls have equal access to a quality education

  • Why I Fundraise, by Matt and Kirsty Hammond

    Why I Fundraise, by Matt and Kirsty Hammond

    Fundraisers are fundamental to charities in many ways. But why do people do it? EdUKaid supporters Matt and Kirsty explain their reasons for supporting us.

  • Jake Kingston's incredible skydive

    Jake Kingston's incredible skydive

    17 year old Jake Kingston jumped out of a plane at 13,000 feet so that children in Tanzania can go to school

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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

  • The hidden costs of ‘free’ schools in Tanzania

    The hidden costs of ‘free’ schools in Tanzania

    Elimination of school fees has had adverse impacts on access to education in Tanzania. EdUKaid's Farm to Feed Project is helping schools become self-financing, combating unaffordable education.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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