Blog posts submitted by students
On the 19th of February 2025, I embarked on a personal challenge, a sponsored walk at the magnificent Malham Cove. It wasn’t just a hike; it was a mission. I wanted to raise money to provide clean water and sanitation for families in Uganda, a cause very close to my heart. The morning was crisp, […]
I have really enjoyed my time volunteering with Edukids. I won’t say I enjoyed every minute of It, but being able to walk freely on the South Downs for hours on end, and know I am making a difference to someone, who so desperately needs it, made every second of it worth it, I am […]
Over the past 17 weeks, I have been following Edukids Gold volunteering program and have completed my first couple of events in order to raise money to combat Period Poverty in Uganda. I chose to support this cause because I believe it is such a huge problem as it impacts so many girls living in […]
MY EDUKID JOURNEY I never knew that signing up for my year 11 school trip would lead me to where I am today. I could always remember Edukids annual updates about our school supporting Sen Sok village in Cambodia. Every spring term we would do a huge colour run to raise money for students. […]
My name is Arnav Maheshwari, I am 14 years old and have been volunteering with Edukid for the past 12 weeks. I have enjoyed the process and am glad that I have been able to contribute to their wonderful causes. I chose Edukid because I wanted to be able to support the encouragement of education […]
Searching for volunteering opportunities for my Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award was initially a challenge until I discovered Edukid’s global citizenship program. This programme immediately stood out to me, as it offered a chance to create a meaningful impact in our world. Edukid provided extensive lesson guides and support from the team, helping me set […]
I chose to raise money for the Edukid mango tree planting scheme, because one of the most valuable advantages you can have in life is the freedom to independence, and the means to self sustenance. I chose to make money by felting and selling mini pangolin, and taking odd jobs such as deep cleans and […]
Working with Edukid has been such a beneficial, enjoyable experience! I volunteered with Edukid for three months for my Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award! At first, when choosing who to volunteer with, I was unsure, but when I heard about Edukid, I fell in love with their morals and aims and joined immediately! After weeks […]
Working with Edukid has given me an insight into what lives are like for others living in poverty and who lack life’s basic necessities, like food, water and shelter. Seeing this made me want to make a difference in someone’s life so, my friend, who is also working with Edukid, and I decided to host […]
My journey with Edukid has been so amazing. I am so proud to have helped so many young children, which would have never have been possible without Edukid. I chose Edukid because their causes are admirable – saving children everyday and making the world a better place. I decided that I would raise money for […]