Education helps children live Happily Ever Smarter; it breaks the cycle of poverty, empowers entire communities and gives children the opportunity to create their own brighter and more secure futures. However, for children, like Amir, who lives the foothills of the Himalayas, Nepal, the opportunity to get the education he needs to escape the poverty cycle feels like an impossible fairy tale. At just 6 years old, Amirs only chance to go to school means walking 180 minutes everyday to and from school. In reality, Amir cannot often go. He is one of the 11.3 million children in South Asia who is out of education.

We are joining the 180 Challenge to help turn children's lives around through education. The UWS Finance and Operations team have committed to the following challenges across May, June and July 2021:

Jessica - an average of 10,000 steps AND 180 sit ups per day

Din - an average of 10,000 steps AND 180 sit ups per day

Richard - an average of 20,000 steps per day

It has never been more crucial for children everywhere to access a good education. For every £1 you give to UWS before the 29th July 2021, the UK government will match your donation by giving another £1, enabling more children to live Happily Ever Smarter.