What is PEAS?

Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) is a rapidly growing charity that aims to widen access to education in Africa by founding and developing sustainable, low-fee secondary schools. PEAS' current work focuses on Uganda, where the government's recent provision of Universal Primary Education (UPE) is at risk of being undermined by a huge shortfall of affordable quality places at secondary level.

PEAS is a dynamic and hugely commendable organisation and this was recognised when they were shortlisted for the Guardian Newspaper's 'Charity of the Year' Award in 2008.

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    • How does U Rally raise money?

    Each participating team is required to raise £750 in addition to an entry-fee of £100 per person. This may seem like a lot but spread over a few months - and with plenty of advice and fundraising ideas from U Rally - it should be manageable, as well as fun!

    Why am I raising money for PEAS?

    Collectively the first rally members have the opportunity to make an enormous and sustainable impact to a Ugandan community. If all goes to plan we will raise £60,000 towards the costs of building a new school. To recognise this, we are asking rally members to engrave or decorate a plaque to hang on the walls of the school we hope to build, a permanent reminder of the difference you made.

    In some ways this rally doesn't cost you a thing. Yes, there will be fundraising and personal costs. However, 100% of the money you make is going to PEAS and into increasing access to secondary education.

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