Whether or not children are well nourished during their first years of life can have a profound effect on their health, ability to learn, to communicate, think analytically, socialise effectively and adapt to new environments and people. In poverty-stricken countries across the world, children go without healthy, balanced meals on a regular basis and often […]
Why We Don’t Support Volunteering in Orphanages
We send our volunteers to work in communities or with organisations whose aims are to raise children in foster families or to give them a home, whilst keeping them them as closely connected to their families and communities as possible.
Two Hearts, Four Feet – Just A Little Run Around Ireland
Here he goes again! In March 2016, one of Ecologia’s locally-based supporters, Simon Clark, set off on an incredible journey to run 5,000+ miles around the coastline of mainland Britain in a bid to raise money for the work we do. 15 months later, he returned, having raised almost £26,000, well over twice his initial […]
Celebrating the Year of Young People 2018
At Ecologia, we are privileged to see youngsters, both at home and abroad, growing in self-esteem and the ability to make a difference – all thanks to their parents, mentors, teachers, and you, our donors, volunteers, and supporters.
You make it possible for great things to happen for our young people!
Nurturing Youth-Led Change Around Inle Lake, Myanmar
‘We Love Inle Lake’, a 3-year youth-led project in Myanmar with a holistic approach towards conservation issues of the Inle Lake area and livelihood needs of local communities, has just come to an end. Glimpse into the experiences and thoughts of some of the young people who participated and whose lives have now been transformed.
Volunteering in Kenya: Supporting Sustainable Development
Volunteering in Meru is a great opportunity for me to get down in the dirt, do things with my hands while at the same time discovering more about myself and who I want to become. Volunteer Kilian spoke to us about his experience at International Peace Initiatives.
A Family for Christmas
With your help, we give as many children as we can the security of a home and a family.
Please take a moment to read our 2017 Christmas Appeal by our CEO Liza Hollingshead.
Visiting Sky Is The Limit School in Uganda
This summer my wife Lauren and I went on our honeymoon to Uganda, to go trekking with gorillas and chimpanzees, and connect with the incredible nature of Africa. However, when we arrived we found that the true magic was in the hearts of the Ugandan people.
An Emerging Youth Movement in Myanmar
In Southern Shan State, organic sunflowers are heralding an emerging youth movement for a cleaner, brighter environment. Zoe Rasbash, a student Environmental activist from London visited Inle Lake and Phekon in August 2017.
Working Together in New Directions
This has been a momentous year for Ecologia. Together we have achieved so much, and we plan to do even more! We hope you will enjoy the good news about our work around the world.
