Midlothian embarks upon RAiSE investment
Midlothian Council has appointed a Primary Science Development Officer (PSDO) to lead upon the development of STEM learning in primary schools. Donna Hanley has joined the national RAiSE network of [...]
Midlothian Council has appointed a Primary Science Development Officer (PSDO) to lead upon the development of STEM learning in primary schools. Donna Hanley has joined the national RAiSE network of [...]
The Wood Foundation Africa (TWFA) has expanded its venture philanthropic investments in Sub Saharan Africa. The Foundation is now a co-majority shareholder Enimiro Products Uganda Limited (Enimiro), marking its entry [...]
The Wood Foundation Africa has released analysis on the economic and social impact of its investment and interventions in Rwanda for the period from March 2021 and March 2022. The [...]
The Wood Foundation’s Chairman, Sir Ian Wood KT GBE, was honoured to be asked to name a baby mountain gorilla during a Kwita Izina ceremony in Rwanda. At the ceremony [...]
The Wood Foundation is investing in a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Sport Aberdeen and Glasgow Caledonian University. The ProActive Minds initiative has employed a sport and exercise psychologist [...]
President Paul Kagame visited The Wood Foundation Africa’s Rugabano factory and encouraged local people to capitalise on the demand for high-quality Rwandan tea. The President was given a tour of [...]
More than 35,000 young people have been empowered to be advocates for their communities, securing more than three quarters of a million pounds for charities the length and breadth of the country. [...]
Georgea Hughes, Programmes Director, and Gayle Duffus, Education Director, at The Wood Foundation share their reflections on the growth and journey of the system change Excelerate investment in 2021/22. Georgea [...]
As the 2021/22 academic year draws to a close, our central YPI team reflects on the challenges and achievements of the year, and the renewed ambition as we look forward to the new [...]
Laura McCafferty, National Education Officer for RAiSE, reflects on some highlights from the 2021/22 academic year and ambition for the programme’s continued growth and impact. “I cannot believe we are [...]