As well as all the incredible fundraising our volunteers do, we also enjoy the support of several trusts and organisations. These grants allow us to kick start larger projects which often need a large sum of money to get them off the ground. We are eternally grateful to these trusts and organisations and equally grateful to those who put us in touch with the trusts.
The University of Leeds
There are no words to thank all the students, staff and supporters enough from Leeds University. It all started with one student and in 2008 we welcomed 75! They raise thousands of pounds for us every year and we would not have achieved half as much without their support. Take a look at our Volunteer Groups page for more about how they have helped us.
The Jephcott Trust
The Jephcott Trust has been supporting charities since 1965 working in four main areas - population control, the natural environment, education and health. We received a £20,000 grant from them which has been put to use on the refurbishment of four Primary Schools in the Murchison Falls Project.
Hands of Help
Hands of Help have been supporting us for the last three years. They send groups from The University of Sydney, Australia after spending months fundraising and bring incredible amounts of money for us. For the first two years they worked at Bufuula Primary School, Buwagi Primary School and Kizinga St Johns Primary School all in the Jinja district. In 2007 they worked at Wanseko Primary School as part of the Murchison Falls Project. They are a small grass roots volunteer run organisation. They work to build equality, alleviate poverty, advance education and provide for the relief from sickness and disability for people living in developing countries and for disadvantaged people residing in developed countries.
The Canning Trust
The Canning Trust has been a long term supporter and recently donated money to support installing solar power for the Murchison Falls Project
The Four Acre Trust
The Four Acre Trust has been supporting us financially and was instrumental in getting the Amagezi Education Centre off the ground.
Optimist World
Optimist World – a website dedicated to provide a more positive news agenda to sit alongside mainstream media channels. As well as uplifting Optimist News, the site also investigates other aspects of everyday life which aim to inspire a positive outlook: Optimist Charities, Optimist Companies, Optimist Sports and Optimist Travel are only the beginning. The site is edited by seasoned world class journalists but is also creating a community of optimists that share inspiring stories and vote on their favourite charities and companies each week. View the Soft Power Education feature and vote for Soft Power Education as Charity of The Week!
Solar Aid
Solar Aid aims to bring solar power to the developing world with the help of solar companies in the first world. They donated enough for us to buy solar power to run the new Education Centre in Murchison.
The Tutors Association
The Tutors Association is a non-profit making tutoring agency which provides quality, flexible and professional tuition, throughout the UK. They support Soft Power Education and other charities in the UK and around the world by donating part of the profits from their website.
Oil Aid
An annual fund-raising seven-a-side football tournament, which became known as Oil Aid. We received £2500 from Oil Aid's event in 2007 which was put towards our School Refurbishment Programme in the sub counties around Jinja.
World Odyssey
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World Odyssey is an intimate, owner-managed tour operator specialising in bespoke safaris and journeys throughout Africa, South & Central America, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent
Tel: + 44 1905 731373 , Fax: + 44 1905 726872,
E-mail: info@world-odyssey.com
Carpe Diem
Carpe Diem Education offers experiential programs to young adults seeking a meaningful international experience. Our programs are small-group semesters focusing on volunteerism and experiential learning in South America, Central America, East Africa, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific, and India. The 2007 Carpe Diem volunteers helped with the building of the annex at Naminya Primary School and 2008 saw them painting the new block at Al-Swidiiq Primary School
Voluntour South Africa
Volunteer • Discover South Africa • Travel with Purpose
Voluntour South Africa offers you a holistic, ethical travel experience that combines meaningful volunteer work with adventure and guided travel. For a unique and very real life experience, join us on a one month journey that will open you to new realities and take you inward to experience the tangible soul and the warmth of Africa.Come and volunteer your own skills and time on alternative social, rural and wildlife projects, while travelling 1700km along the incredible and diverse East Coast of South Africa, from Durban to Cape Town in 30 days. For more info visit http://www.voluntoursouthafrica.com/