Persistent School Absence in Wales
More than one in four school-aged pupils in Wales missed at least 10% of school sessions during 2024/25.
Source: Welsh Government
Purposeful, measurable change
We present our figures with context — not as a dashboard, but as honest evidence of the scope and purpose of our work across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Individuals directly reached through our programmes and initiatives
Education, leadership, research and community development
Initiatives currently in delivery or active development
EduRise did not just develop my skills — it reshaped how I see my role in the world. The ACT Fellowship gave me the tools, the network, and the confidence to move from local community work to an international humanitarian organisation. That journey started with EduRise believing in what education can do.
Advancing Development Through Education.
EduRise for Development is an independent UK-registered non-profit advancing development through education. We strengthen education, develop leadership and support stronger communities across the United Kingdom and internationally through collaboration, innovation and locally responsive partnerships.
We are building our work locally — collaborating with schools, universities, charities and communities — while extending our learning, partnerships and support internationally to communities where educational opportunity is most needed.
Learn About EduRiseEvidence-Informed
Our programmes are designed on the basis of research, evidence and community needs — ensuring our work is grounded, effective and responsive to the people we serve.
Partnership
We work collaboratively with schools, universities, charities, public bodies and local partners — building relationships that strengthen communities from within.
UK and Wales First
Our primary commitment is to communities across Wales and the wider United Kingdom — creating lasting educational opportunity and community development where it matters most.
International Reach
We extend our learning, partnerships and support internationally — working with locally rooted partners in communities where educational opportunity is most constrained.
Four Areas of Strategic Focus
EduRise concentrates its work where education can drive the most meaningful and lasting change — expanding opportunity, developing leadership and strengthening communities across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Education and Lifelong Learning
Expanding access to quality education, lifelong learning, digital skills, educational innovation and future-ready learning opportunities — creating the foundations for sustainable development.
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Empowering young people through leadership, mentoring, employability, scholarships, civic participation, entrepreneurship and lifelong personal development — investing in the next generation.
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Strengthening resilient, inclusive and connected communities through participation, volunteering, partnerships, community engagement and social cohesion — building lasting local foundations.
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Creating evidence-informed solutions through applied research, educational innovation, knowledge exchange, cross-sector collaboration and strategic partnerships — advancing practice through learning.
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Work with us to create lasting impact
EduRise works with universities, foundations, international organisations, community bodies and donors who share our commitment to education, equity and evidence-informed development. We welcome partnerships built on shared values, long-term ambition and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve — in the United Kingdom and internationally.