The big day has finally arrived, the new school integration in Koutaya. After a hearty breakfast, we packed the cars with colorful decorations, marketing materials and a whole lot of excitement. Upon arriving in Koutaya, the atmosphere was already alive, the locals were cooking lunch, music filled the air and children were gathered in classrooms, buzzing with anticipation. The entire …
What an incredible day! The day was all about preparing the brand-new school that URBOND has been building for the past 5 years in Koutaya a small village that until now had no school of its own. We arrived around 10am and didn’t leave until nearly 9pm spending the entire day getting everything ready for the big inauguration. From cleaning …
We started bright and early at 5pm, leaving Dubreka about 50km from Conakry for the URBOND Annual Conference hosted at the British Embassy. Despite a challenging three-hour journey through heavy traffic, the excitement was high. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the British Ambassador Daniel Shepherd, the First Councillor Mark Kelly and the entire embassy staff. The venue was …
What a day it’s been! Our volunteers were spread across multiple locations, each leading vital community projects that continue to make a real, life-changing impact. We successfully delivered workshops reaching 98 young girls and distributed 400+ sanitary kits, empowering them with knowledge and confidence. Our team also visited several schools, educating over 1,000 young children on dental care and distributing …
The day started bright and early with a 6am breakfast before we hit the road for Conakry, the capital of Guinea. There, we were warmly welcomed by our incredible Guinea team before heading to the port for our island adventure! We spent the day exploring three beautiful islands, walking over 15km as we learned about Guinea’s rich history and its …
Today was another inspiring and productive day for our volunteers! We started the morning with a hearty breakfast before heading to Koutaya, where URBOND is building a brand-new school for children who currently have no access to education. Once completed, this school will welcome over 500–600 young learners offering them a brighter future filled with knowledge and opportunity. While part …
URBOND Child Education Volunteers embarked on an inspiring trip to Guinea to promote education and empower young people, especially girls, to stay in school and build brighter futures. The mission focused on creating awareness around the importance of education as a tool for transformation and opportunity. As part of the visit, URBOND celebrated International Girls Day, uniting with local communities …
Today was another inspiring day with our Child Education as we continued our mission to uplift and empower underprivileged communities through education and practical skills. Our day began with a visit to URBOND Training Centre, where we interacted with our young learners and educators dedicated to shaping brighter futures. We then met with representatives from the Local Authority and the …
We’ve finally arrived in Guinea after an incredible and at times challenging journey! The team set off early from Portsmouth, travelled to Heathrow and then flew out to Conakry with 28 bags packed full of study equipment, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sports equipment and supplies for children and families from underprivileged communities. The drive from Conakry airport to Dubreka was an adventure …
URBOND proudly hosted its first Child Education Conference in the UK at the prestigious Houses of Parliament on Monday 14th July…
