A number of international schools are deeply involved in the POP programme:

Cowbridge Comprehensive School, Wales, United Kingdom

In July, 40 pupils from Cowbridge Comprehensive School in Wales visited the Goedgedacht Farm. By all accounts, the visit seemed like a roaring success. Here, organiser David Griffiths shares his experience:

“For me the first night at the farm summed up why I believe it is important that Cowbridge students see the work of POP firsthand. The day we arrived at Goedgedacht Farm was Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday. This iconic figure, who has inspired so many people to make a difference in the lives of others, asked for people to go into their communities and to give up time for others. This, I believe, is what both the Cowbridge and Goedgedacht youth have done: they have given up their time to make a difference in one another’s lives.”

Contact person David Griffiths

Email him at dgriffiths@cowbridgecomprehensiveschool.co.uk, or visit cowbridgehs.lea.valeofglamorgan.sch.uk for more information.

2 Glenthorne Secondary School, Surrey, United Kingdom

Here, Emily Thompson, a teacher at Glenthorne Secondary shares her thoughts:

“We are extremely excited to have a found a place dedicated to the education and wellbeing of children on the other side of the globe.”

Contact person Emily Thompson

Email her at etn@glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk, or visit www.glenthorne.sch.uk for more information.

King Edward VI, Southhampton, United Kingdom

Contact person Helen Ellerby

Email her at hee@kes.hants.sch.uk, or visit www.kes.hants.sch.uk for more information.