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| 13 Nov 2025 | |
| News from the Worthian Network |
This year the Society is very proud to have celebrated the 25th anniversary of it’s Global Action Award (GAA) programme. What started as the WOBS Voluntary Services Award in 2000 has now awarded bursaries totalling £40,280 to 51 Old Worthians, enabling them to embark on voluntary projects around the globe.
The awards were created for Worth students to gain a different perspective of the world following their privileged education at the School. Although predominantly aimed at recent leavers taking a gap year, the awards are available to any OW proposing to spend at least 6 weeks in unpaid work for the good of others or the environment with a registered charity.
Projects undertaken by awardees have ranged from; teaching in China, Nepal and a range of African countries; building homes and schools in Zambia, Colombia and Costa Rica; running camps for disabled children in Ireland; setting up music groups for those with special education needs in the UK, and several spending time with the Manquehue Movement in Chile and with Worth’s very own Outreach programme in Peru. We have also supported medical students on overseas electives in Nepal and Guatemala.
Applications are reviewed and awarded by the Society's Committee at a termly meeting. If you are interested in finding out more contact take a look at our GAA Resources Page or contact Mary Lou Burge, Society Manager at worthsociety@worth.org.uk
