Do you have aspiring politicians, teachers or doctors in your class? 
 

The world is their oyster. Teach them how to change it.

Raising awareness about global issues such as development and poverty is key in helping young people understand the world around them. By making connections between their own lives and the global society, they can use their enthusiasm and skills to be proactive in bringing about global change. Whether they are passionate about health, the environment or education, it is so important to encourage young people to connect with the world around them- they are our future leaders after all.

The “Education Really Matters” project

Now in its second year, the DfID- funded “Education Really Matters” project is beginning to make a real difference to the lives of children in both in the UK and in 7 of the countries Muslim Aid works in.

The three-year project aims to raise awareness among young people in London about the challenges faced by children in accessing education in developing countries. The first stage was the creation of a pen pal network between four Islamic schools and young people supported through Muslim Aid’s Rainbow Family programme. The children in the UK will use their pen friend’s letters and conduct their own research to create displays in state and supplementary schools to tell other children about what they have learnt from their experiences.

If you know of a state or supplementary school, primary or secondary, which would benefit from being involved please let us know.

Would you like us to visit your school?

Muslim Aid has been involved in development for over 25 years and has a wealth of experience in this area. If your class or school wants to learn more about issues relating to development or the work we do simply let us know and we'll arrange a suitable date and time to come to your school. Previous presentations have included Islam & Development, Disasters & Emergencies, the Poverty Cycle and Sustainable Development.

If you have specific topic in mind you want us to speak on simply let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate!

For further information on Development Education, to arrange a school speaker or to get involved in the ‘Education Really matters project’ please email us on: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .