Who we are
We are a registered UK charity dedicated to funding scholarships for women in Southeast Asia, empowering them to access higher education and create brighter futures. The charity’s mission builds on the legacy of Professor Sir Graeme J. Davies, who was deeply committed to expanding educational opportunities throughout his career.
How it works
We rely on donations to fund the scholarships and you can give a donation using the Donate button above. Even a small donation can make a difference to a young woman’s future.
What we aim to do
The charity’s goal is to provide young women in low and middle income countries (LMICs) in Southeast Asia with the opportunity to pursue higher education, empowering them to achieve their goals and to flourish while contributing meaningfully to their communities. To achieve this, we are raising funds for scholarships to ensure the recipients can overcome financial barriers to secure the education, the support, and the opportunities needed to succeed. Through this work, we honour the legacy of Professor Sir Graeme J. Davies and his commitment to expanding access to higher education.
About Sir Graeme
Professor Sir Graeme J. Davies came to the UK from New Zealand in 1962 on a research scholarship and spent the rest of his working life in Higher Education in the UK. He was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool (1986 to 1991); Chief Executive of the Higher Education Funding Council (1991 to 1995); Principal of the University of Glasgow (1995 to 2003), and Vice-Chancellor of the University of London (2003 to 2011). He was knighted in 1996 for his services to Higher Education and he received over a dozen honorary degrees, nationally and internationally, for his contributions to the sector.