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From Diploma to Degree: A New Pathway for Teachers in Somaliland
A first-of-its-kind pathway is giving 15 women in Somaliland the opportunity to build on their teaching qualifications and progress to a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
Taking ASEP Digital with Offline-First Learning in South Sudan
WTI has launched a new offline-first digital learning platform for ASEP, helping expand access to quality secondary education in South Sudan where reliable electricity and internet access remain limited.
Building Peace Starts in the Classroom
Across South Sudan, school peace clubs are giving young people the skills and confidence to resolve conflict, build relationships and promote peaceful communities.
4,707 New Books Expand Access to Learning Resources for Trainee Teachers
WTI Somaliland, in partnership with Book Aid International, has donated 4,707 books to the library at the National Teacher Training College (NTTC) in Hargeisa.
DAFI 2026 Scholarship Applications Open for Sudanese Refugees
The DAFI 2026 Scholarship Programme is now open for applications, providing fully funded opportunities for refugees in Sudan to pursue tertiary and TVET education.
Statement on UK Ban on Student Visas from Sudan
While we at Windle Trust International continue to support students through alternative pathways, we strongly encourage the UK Home Office to reconsider the suspension of student visas for Sudan. Access to higher education enables talented individuals to develop the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to their communities and to wider global challenges.
South Sudan Launches New Textbooks for Accelerated Secondary Education
WTI South Sudan launches pioneering condensed textbooks for the Accelerated Secondary Education Programme (ASEP).
World Teachers’ Day: WTI Celebrates in Somaliland
On World Teachers’ Day, 5 October, WTI supported Somaliland’s Ministry of Education in celebrating teachers across the nation through a series of talks, workshops and exhibitions.
Free Language Proficiency Tests for Eligible WTI Postgraduate Students
WTI scholarship applicants pursuing their postgraduate studies in the UK can now take their English language proficiency tests online for free.
WTI Announces First Cohort of Somalilander Scholars
WTI is proud to support its first cohort of Somalilander students who will be pursuing their postgraduate degrees in Uganda.
WTI’s Flagship ASEP Programme Lauded at Prestigious Charity Awards
Windle Trust International (WTI) is deeply grateful to have been recognised at this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector.
Ethiopian Refugees in Sudan Celebrate World Refugee Day with Football Match
Young Ethiopian refugees who fled violence and persecution celebrated this year’s World Refugee Day by playing a football match at Camp 6 in Blue Nile region, Sudan.
WTI’s First Climate-Resilient Classroom in South Sudan
WTI’s first climate-resilient classroom block has been constructed in Abyei, South Sudan, accommodating all-weather learning for 200 primary school students.
Trustees Meet East Oxford MP
WTI trustees meet with Rt Hon Anneliese Dodds, the MP for East Oxford and former International Development Minister, to discuss the on-going crisis in Sudan and South Sudan, and its effect on children’s education.
WTI Launch Event in Somaliland
Windle Trust International (WTI) held its formal launch event in Somaliland today at Damal Hotel, Hargeisa, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s work to expand access to quality education across the Horn of Africa.
New Partnership Announcement: The Pharo Foundation
We are pleased to announce the reestablishment of our partnership with the Pharo Foundation. We are working together on a new education project in Somaliland aimed at transforming English language education.
Windle Trust International shortlisted for the Charity Awards 2025
Windle Trust International (WTI) is delighted to announce that it has made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector.
Education Cannot Be Left Behind in Humanitarian Crises
Millions of children across East and Southern Africa are being denied their right to education as humanitarian funding is cut. This joint statement from the EiE Working Group calls for urgent action to prioritise education in emergencies and protect the futures of the most vulnerable.
New Partnership Announcement: Edna Adan University, Somaliland
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Edna Adan University, Somaliland. This collaboration is a pivotal step in WTI's mission to provide quality education in regions impacted by conflict and poverty.