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Africa · Tea
The Wood Foundation Africa invests in Mushubi Tea Factory to boost Rwanda’s tea sector
The Wood Foundation Africa (TWFA) has acquired a co-majority stake in Mushubi Tea Factory in Nyamagabe District, in a move expected to expand the factory’s development , tea production, and increase opportuniti…
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RAiSE
RAiSE and Excelerate: Celebrating a decade of partnership and impact
We're sharing the final impact reports for two of our largest education programmes: RAiSE (Raising Aspirations in Science Education) and Excelerate.
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People
The Wood Foundation appoints Sarah Chew as UK Chief Executive Officer
Sarah said: “It is a privilege to take on the role of the UK CEO of The Wood Foundation. I have long been inspired by the impactful work of the organi…
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Tea
Rwandan leaders tour Rugabano, showing support for future growth opportunities
A Government delegation led by Dr. Telesphore Ndabamenye, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), and including Claude Bizimana, CEO o…
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Impact
The Wood Foundation’s commitment to empowering transformational change
We are very proud of our roots in Aberdeen and are pleased to confirm a £40 million investment in Opportunity North East (ONE) and Energy Transition Z…
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YPI
The Wood Foundation offers professional learning to help teachers maximise impact of YPI
The success of our Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is made possible by the dedication of teachers who lead the programme in schools. The Wood…
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