Our 35th Year: Where Community Strength Meets Global Challenges

I’m delighted to share our latest Annual Report, full of inspiring stories from the past year that really reflect our mission. This report isn't just about numbers; it's about the resilience of communities and the powerful changes they're leading for their own children. 

Navigating the complexities of a global economic downturn and increasing geopolitical instability, this year brought unprecedented challenges for international development. However, thanks to the dedication of our supporters we have been able to hold our ground. Our local partners have celebrated some exciting breakthroughs, directly impacting the lives of children they serve. 

35 years of working with international partners has only strengthened our belief that community-driven change is the only sustainable change. We work with, learn from and strongly invest in local people, rejecting the short-term wins that create dependency.

In a world seemingly dominated by rigid tick boxes and fixed goals, we cultivate organic partnerships with communities. This requires patience and flexibility, recognising real change can unfold in unexpected ways. We understand that true progress is rarely linear, and we're grateful to have supporters who value both the subtle shifts and the dramatic breakthroughs that come along the way.

To highlight a few of these milestones…

These milestones reflect how we are working to put communities in charge of their children's well-being, helping them use their inherent strengths to succeed, until we can step away. 

We are encouraged to see how, even in challenging times, meaningful change is possible when we work from the grassroots, and we are deeply grateful for your support in making it happen. 

Read the Full Report.