My Story

I’ve always wanted to run a marathon so set about researching charities with places months ago. This was when I stumbled upon Educare fund. 

Educate fund is a very small charity which funds education for girls in Lethoso, South Africa. At the moment it supports 83 girls, across various schools, who would not be able to continue their education without the funding from the charity. 

They work alongside parents to keep their daughters in education, paying for school, books, uniform and transport. Alongside this they run a maths support programme (for the whole class) which was launched during Covid when students were unable to go to school.

I recently had a meeting with the founder of the charity, Monica, and her story truly inspired me. As a recipient as a scholarship to fund her education, when she was able she decided to give back. The charity has grown from supporting 1 girl in 1997 and aims to support 100 girls in the next academic year. 

I would love to raise as much money as possible to help this small charity as I know each pound will have a direct impact on the girls receiving support.

Just £100 will fund a girls education for a full school year.

£10 provides 30 students additional maths support for the year.

They even run an annual workshop each year, where students receiving support come together for 3 days (with their teachers). During this time they hear from inspirational speakers and learn useful strategies to make the most of their time in education.

I am honoured to be running for this charity and hope you can support me in doing so by making a small donation.

Remember that each pound has a direct impact on a girl who wants to stay in education and your donation can change her future for the better.