covid-19 – GoMakeADifference

GoMakeADifference 2021 projects – judging started

Ann Goodwin — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:43:58 +0000

We are pleased to announce that we are now considering the applications for 2021 awards.

We understand this has been and continues to be a very difficult and challenging time for so many people across the globe. We are delighted to have received so many exciting and innovative projects from UWC students this year that can all be delivered in a covid safe manner.

The judges are currently working through the applications and may well be contacting students in the next few days with questions to clarify points on specific application proposals. Once we have received responses to our enquiries, we hope to be able to announce the projects which will be successful this year.

We look forward to announcing the successful awards for 2021 by the 31st March. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do contact us.

GoMakeADifference 2021 projects

Ann Goodwin — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:53:22 +0000

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for 2021 awards.

During the current global pandemic we still very much want to support UWC students to make a difference, but it is vital students do so in a way that is completely safe to them and everyone affected by their project. Throughout the summer of 2020, in true UWC spirit, eight projects still went ahead, where students were able to adapt their plans to make a difference safely, even during these difficult times.

For 2021 awards whilst so many people are suffering from the global pandemic, we shall only be awarding grants to projects where it is demonstrable that they can be delivered in a safe manner with no risk to anyone. We shall be seeking assurances in this regard from your teachers, parents or other relevant people.

We understand this has been and continues to be a very difficult and challenging time for so many people across the globe and wish everyone in the wider UWC community stays safe and healthy.

We look forward to receiving applications from 2021 leavers soon.

GoMakeADifference 2020 projects and COVID-19

Ann Goodwin — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:07:32 +0000

In the light of the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis, we have recommended that any GoMakeADifference projects due to be delivered during this summer should be postponed or cancelled. We felt that during the unprecedented and challenging times of the global pandemic, it was important to take the necessary steps to help limit the spread of the virus and protect everyone.

For projects due to be delivered after September 2020, it is hoped that the situation will have improved by then, and projects will be able to go ahead. However, we may have to review the situation again for those projects nearer the time.

Some students believed that their project could still go ahead as their project was not a risk to them or others, so a handful of GoMakeADifference projects will be delivered this summer and we look forward to hearing how the students have made a difference.

We understand this has been a very difficult and challenging time for so many people across the globe and wish everyone in the wider UWC community stays safe and healthy.