Restless Development
Flight Centre Schools Triathlon 2022 at Bradfield College
Anything* raised from the Schools Triathlon between 7th March and 6th June will be doubled by the UK government. *Only public donations made by UK residents.
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Schools Triathlon 2022
Inspiring 7 - 13-year-olds are swimming, cycling, running and fundraising to support thousands of young people around the world to deliver life-changing projects in their own communities.
The Power Up Appeal: Everything you donate will be matched!
This is a very exciting year for the Schools Triathlon! Not only is it our biggest year yet, but anything you raise between 7 March and 6 June for Restless Development will be matched pound for pound by the UK government, supporting more girls to go to school, get their education and build their careers.
By reaching your target and fundraising £100, this will be matched to £200 and could support four young volunteers to mentor hundreds of young girls every month with skills in literacy, numeracy and business.
In many countries, girls are being held back. There are lots of barriers stopping women and girls from getting their education, and the pandemic is only making things worse. It is estimated over 20 million girls may not return to school. Girls who are held back face problems with their confidence, literacy, financial support and support from parents and schools to stay in school.
Through training and support for out of school girls and their communities, the Power Up Appeal is helping to make sure more girls in Sierra Leone and around the world can claim the education and opportunities they have a right to.
When girls stay in school, when their right to their education is fulfilled, they can determine their own future.
Thank you so much for your support, by being a part of the Schools Triathlon you are contributing to this appeal and should be proud of your achievements!
Kadiatu's Story
The power of education can be life-changing, helping girls shape their own future. Kadiatu, a 17-year-old from Sierra Leone, knows this well.
Growing up, Kadiatu's life was difficult. Kadiatu also has a disability which makes walking more difficult. Kadiatu never went to school and her disability meant she faced discrimination in her community.
In 2019, Kadiatu met some youth mentors trained by Restless Development, and was encouraged to join numeracy and literacy classes and also some training in how to set up a business.
I can now count numbers, identify the alphabet, spell my name, and give change correctly. I don't easily get shy anymore and I'm confident now to go out and interact with people. With education, you're a problem solver and people look up to you as an inspiration. Restless has greatly impacted my life.
Today, Kadiatu is studying and has her own small business selling condiments.
Match funding from the UK government will go towards Restless Development's project in Sierra Leone to help more than 15,000 girls like Kadiatu enroll in school, stay in school and build their future.
