Through our important work in places like this, what we’ve discovered is clear: one school can transform an entire community. The educational spaces we build become hubs for anyone who lives locally, a safe space where people can find help, support and security. Many of the children who attend our state-of-the-art schools have never experienced such consistency, and are without a family or wider community.

The building of schools as part of our global development programme is essential for driving growth in all walks of life. According to World Bank, education promotes employment, earnings, health and poverty reduction on an individual level. For societies, it drives long-term economic growth, spurs innovation and fosters social cohesion. One look at the numbers proves this – there is a 9% increase in hourly earnings worldwide for every extra year of schooling provided.