SPW is an international development charity working in eight countries across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
SPW mobilises young people, by recruiting and training 18-28 year olds to serve as volunteer peer educators living full-time in rural communities for 7-9 months, and leading health, environmental and education programmes. SPW currently has over 800 volunteers, 85% of whom are from the host programme countries who work in partnership with volunteers from Europe, North America, and Australia.
Youth to youth education is at the heart of SPW’s methodology. SPW volunteer peer educators use interactive non-formal education methods, such as music, drama and dance to engage children and youth, and promote healthy living.
SPW volunteers directly reach 400,000 young people each year with health and environmental education at a cost of just £5 per child.
SPW programmes work directly with local and national government and civil society partners, tackling the underlying causes of poverty whilst building local capacity.
