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.
£10,000 raised in our first fundraising effort
Four young women scholars sponsored in Vietnam with your support
Partnered with U-GO, with national reach within nine countries across Asia
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.
Who we help
As a small charity that is just starting, we are in the early stages of development.
A scholarship in Sir Graeme’s name helps offer young women scholars the opportunity to pursue their academic and career dreams. It alleviates financial burdens and empowers them to access resources and opportunities that were previously out of reach.
By investing in education, the charity is making progress towards our goal of interrupting cycles of poverty and enabling young women to build futures in which they can flourish while contributing positively to their communities and inspiring other young women to believe in and to fulfil their potential.
Our scholars
Read below how the charity has already helped two of our young women scholars secure new and life-changing opportunities through your support.
Mai is entering her final year of study. She is taking a BSc (Hons) in Finance through the University of London at the British University Vietnam (BUV) in Hanoi and maintaining an academic average of over 80%.
She has been selected to participate in a summer study trip to China, demonstrating her engagement and potential as an excellent professional.
“Thank you for believing in me and seeing the potential in my abilities. I am grateful for the time and effort you dedicated to reviewing my application and giving me this incredible opportunity to pursue this prestigious degree.”
Tham was born into a farming family in rural Vietnam and always dreamed of getting an education despite the many challenges she faced. At first, she was able to attend school while working part time to support her family. However, she had to leave school because she needed to work full time to help support her family following her father’s death.
Never losing sight of her goal, she saved enough money to return to school. Her scholarship enabled her to successfully complete a pharmacology programme from Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, and she is now fully employed in the pharmaceutical sector.
How it works
We rely on donations to fund the scholarships and you can give a donation using the Donate button below.
Even a small donation can make a difference to a young woman’s future.