The start of a new year means educate. is taking on a new university scholarship student! educate.'s university scholarship programme provides excellent, high-potential students from low-income backgrounds in Honduras with the opportunity to continue their education to the university level. This year's recipient will become the third person to go to university with educate.'s support. Out of … Continue reading 2019 educate. Scholarship Student: Javier Reyes
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Things don’t always go to plan: Nutrition Centre Relocation
Things don’t always go to plan. Each time we begin a new project, we put a great deal of thought into it, but there are always circumstances that one simply cannot predict. This has been the case with our most recent project, the nutrition centre we fund in Talanga, Honduras with our incredible partner organisation … Continue reading Things don’t always go to plan: Nutrition Centre Relocation
Sunshine and Bargains: Flea Market Fundraiser at Amsterdam University College
On Saturday April 7th, educate. held a flea market sale at Amsterdam University College! The sun was shining and tables were piled high with second-hand clothes, books, shoes and miscellaneous trinkets. People either rented a table for €10 and sold their belongings themselves, or donated their things to educate.. Along with the flea market, we … Continue reading Sunshine and Bargains: Flea Market Fundraiser at Amsterdam University College
Panama International School Global Issues Partnership
We are incredibly excited to be able to announce that educate. has recently partnered with the International School of Panama in Panama City. The International School of Panama is home to over 1200 children from 50 countries and runs from Pre-K to 12th grade. educate. has partnered with the school’s Grade 6 Global Issues class, … Continue reading Panama International School Global Issues Partnership
Thankful for my Roots
In this blog post, educate. board member and trustee Lisa van Holsteijn gives us an insight into the community where she grew up and how this community continues to contribute to her work for educate.. Going home for me doesn’t just mean going home to see my parents and immediate family, it means going home … Continue reading Thankful for my Roots
January Update: Fundraisers and New Recruits
This January has been a very busy and exciting month at educate., packed with events, reunions, new projects and the welcoming of two new team members! Back in 2017, educate. began to plan a collaboration with Amsterdam University College’s philanthropy and voluntary service committee, Hands On, who select a different theme and organisation to support … Continue reading January Update: Fundraisers and New Recruits
Stephanie Chevez receives first educate. scholarship grant!
Today, Stephanie Chevez received the first installment of her educate. scholarship grant! Stephanie is the first individual to be awarded an educate. scholarship, and will start studying medicine at the Catholic University of San Pedro Sula on Monday. This is the first step on Stephanie’s way to her dream of becoming a doctor and we … Continue reading Stephanie Chevez receives first educate. scholarship grant!