WE Schools Impact
WE Schools Impact
Creating change in a big way
WE Schools is recognised for the impact it has on students’ sense of themselves and their connection to the world. Our goal is to equip a new generation of young people with the vision, knowledge, skills, self-confidence and passion to tackle society’s most pressing issues locally and globally, from bullying and homelessness to poverty and the environment. Our studies show that whether students are fundraising to build a clean water system in a developing community, holding a tinned food collection or organising a bullying prevention campaign, they not only discover their power to make a difference, but also develop a commitment to volunteer and give—for years to come.
Creating young people who are successful in life
We believe in measuring the impact of our programmes to ensure we’re delivering world-class resources. To that end, we work with leading social impact consultants, Mission Measurement, to study, learn and improve how the WE Schools programme can help educators empower the next generation of compassionate leaders. With thanks to our dedicated partners, we’re able to see incredible, transformative outcomes in students across the UK and North America.
WE Schools by the numbers
During the 2018–2019 school year, campaigns run by young people involved in the WE Schools programme in the UK resulted in:
584
Charitable organisations supported
88,192
Kilos of food collected for foodbanks
1.6
Million volunteer hours logged
WE Schools transforms young people
88%
Of teachers report that their students are now more capable of effectively voicing their own opinion
82%
Of teachers report that their students demonstrate increased leadership among their peers
82%
Of teachers report that their students are more likely to stand up for others who are treated unfairly
WE Schools empowers teachers
79%
Of teachers feel they are better equipped to teach about social justice issues
80%
Of teachers feel a renewed inspiration for teaching and engaging with young people
75%
Of teachers feel WE Schools has helped create a welcoming and respectful environment in their school
*From the 2018/2019 WE Schools UK Impact Report.
From inspiration to action
"WE Schools is such a valuable programme for students to be involved in, allowing them to reflect on current social issues and help bring about positive change within our local communities."
Bianca Williams, Featherstone High School, London Borough of Ealing
