Working together underpins everything we do - and we always work in partnership to deliver our overseas work. Our partners are an important part of the team and we couldn’t deliver our projects without them. They are our link into the communities that we work with. They understand the culture and the issues and support us in designing projects that can really make a difference.
MYWA have been a community development organisation in the Nilgris hills in Tamil Nadu, South India since the 1970’s. They help tribal people to reach a better standard of living whilst learning about their rights. MYWA also raise awareness into equality to the wider community so that tribal people can integrate safely and fairly amongst wider society.
Hi I am Basuvan, I am a social Worker. I have been with MYWA for last 30 years. I am the presidentI over all manage the Organization
I like Flowers, Mountains and Children
I don’t like Snakes, Plastic and Gender Inequality
I have been the community Leader for over 30 years. I have 4 children’s. I am a vegetarian I don’t eat meat.
Hi I am Mathan, I am a social Worker. I have been with MYWA for last 30 years. I am the Secretary
I over all manage the Organization
Weaker Community Development Trust (WCDT) work in Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu. Their vision is to eradicate poverty, illiteracy and unemployment. WCDT programmes help communities develop skills and build sustainable incomes. They campaign for education for all children and want to see an end to discrimination in their society.
“I am Sahayaraj, chairman of WCDT. I have been with it for the past twenty five years. I am a teacher. I work for the good of oppressed community. As the chairman, I guide our trustees to make right decisions.
I like drawing, volleyball, music.
I do not like wasting time, uncleanliness, not respecting others.
If English words were like Tamil, I am good at it.
I am Gabriel. I am a trustee and have been with WCDT for the past 18 years. Earlier I worked as a priest for the spiritual life of communities. I am the project manager now. I follow the daily activities of WCDT.
I like playing games. Enjoy good food. Social activities.
I don't like selfish people. Liars & people without social responsibility.
I am like a sponge absorbing things.
Kankaylay Islamic primary school is based in Hastings, Waterloo in Freetown - the capital city of Sierra Leone. The children in the area are lacking the very basic things to help them gain an education. Many children do not attend school due to poverty and ill health. Kankaylay are leading the way with their attitude towards engagement and holistic learning. They help the children learn traditional subject and work on developing confidence, leadership skills and life skills.
Hello I am Mr Bangura the head teacher
I have been the head teacher here for 22 years now and have been able to increase the number of children that attend school in the area.
I like reading and football.
New Future for the Poor Organisation (NFPO) was set up to help the poorest people in Siem Reap achieve their potential. They work with the poor, the disabled, and the vulnerable in poor, rural areas. They creating and promoting the rights of the most needy.
This is David - he runs the organisation and set up NFPO. He is a buddhist monk and lives in the community helping people to get out of poverty.
TOCIDA work in the Tororo district of eastern Uganda. They are committed to improving the lives of the local people, respecting the traditional culture. They run education and community development projects, giving equal access to sustainable livelihoods.