The African Schools Improvement Trust
Building a Brighter Future
Our Vision
For an Africa where Children are Safe, Educated and Thriving
Our Mission
To move Africa forward by working with local communities to improve education systems on the continent
Our Beliefs
What We Strive For
Always Accountable
We demonstrate this by holding ourselves and each other to a high standard and to account, being transparent in all we do and adhering to the Nolan principles of public life.
Full Steam Ahead
We demonstrate this through collective action, working tirelessly to achieve and sustain our vision, empowering local communities, making a positive difference in people's lives, and an unwavering commitment to Africa's young people.
Responsible Leadership
We demonstrate this by ensuring that our objectives are delivered effectively and sustainably, consistently evaluating our impact, outputs and outcomes, communicating and consulting effectively with stakeholders, collective responsibility and leading by example.
Integrity Forever
We demonstrate this by ensuring that our values are reflected in everything we do; our ethos and culture underpin the delivery of all activities, building public trust and confidence in our work and rigorous adherence to ethical standards.
Care of People and Planet
We demonstrate this by taking a holistic approach to people's needs, caring for people and the environment, ensuring sustainable ethical and environmental practices, managing our operations to protect the environment, preserving the earth's natural resources and offsetting our carbon footprint.
Acceptance of All People
We demonstrate this by reflecting different perspectives, experiences, and skills, embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion principles, ensuring our work is accessible and open for everyone, challenge inequality, and achieve improved equality of outcomes.
Say Hello to Our Trustees
The African Schools Improvement Trust is governed by a Council of Trustees, who uphold our vision and ensure that we comply with legislation and regulatory requirements. Our trustees are dedicated to continuing and expanding our charitable mission. We are a family of creative minds, qualified volunteers, and diverse professionals who focus our different skills and expertise on a singular goal of serving the needs of the Children of Africa. Read more about our team members below.
We’re always looking for intelligent, kind, and dedicated people to join our team. Get in touch to learn about The African Schools Improvement Trust volunteer opportunities.