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unite people, nations and cultures the Middle East. In the current including those operated by not least financially.
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integrity young people for peace and a Maastricht, the Netherlands have
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and the proposal for a UWC in worldwide. We will focus on ways
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part of the College Heads and the
and in areas where UWC’s Example: We need to have more
International Board’s Education
impact is currently low, such as people who share our commitment
Committee.
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to give something back to both the individuals, companies,
Pearson UWC and the whole UWC trusts and foundations who
organisation. It is a real privilege to support our work and students.
contribute to the organisation that We appreciate your commitment.
has given me so much.”
Richard Wise UK, Pearson UWC 1974-1976, Entrepreneur and Chair
of Audit and Finance Committee, UWC International Board

Few UWC students would be relies on donations from trusts, such as student selection. Last Board Members Ms Shareen Khattar, Mr James Taylor,
able to attend College without a foundations, individuals, companies year, UWC relied on the support of The International Board is committed to Deputy Chair, UWC South East Asia Chair, UWC-USA
a robust governance structure and when
scholarship. Selection on merit, and governments. UWC graduates 2,000 volunteers to help select and seeking new Directors aims to combine Dr Axel Kravatzky Mr Clark Thom,
regardless of socio-economic are an important source of financial support the new students. (UWC-USA 1986-1988) Treasurer,
experience of UWC with external
Chair, Waterford Kamhlaba UWC
background, which also reaches support and UWC places great expertise. The Board reflects the diversity Ms Maria Isabel Léon
out to as many cultures and value on their contributions. It is, However you choose to support of the UWC organisation. (UWC-USA 1985-1987) Mr Anthony Tong,
nationalities as possible depends after all, a testimony to the value the United World Colleges, you can Chair, Li Po Chun UWC
The United World Colleges (International) Mr Peter Lürßen
on the provision of scholarships. which graduates place on their own be confident that you are creating is registered in England and Wales as a Professor Jeff Thompson
UWC experience. the opportunity for more talented company and a charity. Mr Keshub Mahindra, Ms Tammy Wan
Fundraising is a constant challenge, and deserving young people to Chair, Mahindra UWC Vice Chair
Current members of the United World
but necessary if UWC is to continue UWC takes a holistic approach to experience a UWC education. It is Colleges International Board of Directors Dr Luis Marcano Gonález, (UWC Atlantic 1981-1983)
to place such importance on fundraising and encourages donors an investment in the future. Chair, Simón Bolívar UWC Mr Richard Wise
the diversity of the student body to give to any one of the three Mr Tim Toyne Sewell, (Pearson UWC 1974-1976)
Chair Ms Diana Maughan,
and the freedom of the National prongs of the organisation. Working together we can give more Chair, Pearson UWC Dr Michele Zanetti,
Committees and Selection A donation to an individual College students an UWC education. Count Frants Bernstorff-Gyldensteen Chair, UWC Adriatic
(UWC Atlantic 1971-1973) Mr Theotonio Monteiro de Barros
Contacts. It is self evident to us will enable students to attend that (UWC-USA 1983-1985) Presidents
that we must maintain and expand particular College, a donation to Professor Derek Blackman, Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan,
the scholarship programme. UWC a National Committee will enable Vice-Chair Mr Fayyaz Nurmohamed UWC President
(UWC Adriatic 1988-1990)
would be a poorer organisation if students from that country to attend Dr Rodrigo Carazo, Nelson Mandela
it were an exclusive private school, UWC, whereas a donation to the Chair, UWC Costa Rica Mr Babatunde Onitiri UWC Honorary President
accessible only to the world’s International Office assists the International Patrons
Ms Paulina Gándara Riofrío Dr Anthony Richards
wealthiest. development of new Colleges and Lord Richard Attenborough
(Pearson UWC 1974-1976) Antonin Besse
Mr Manfred Schepers
the International Scholarship Fund. Shelby MC Davis
Mr Terry Guest (UWC Atlantic 1977-1979)
UWC is committed to ensuring Lu Pat Ng
that as many students as possible Our National Committee network Mr Eddy Henry Mr Einar Steensnæs, Galen Weston
experience a UWC education. is always on the lookout for (Pearson UWC 1986-1988) Chair, Red Cross Nordic UWC Correct at 01 January 2008 – Directors serve for
one or two terms of three years, with a third term
Without the necessary funds passionate and committed Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, Professor Lamija Tanovic, possible for Officers (Chair, up to three Vice-Chairs,
however, this is just a dream. UWC volunteers, especially at peak times Chair, UWC Atlantic Chair, UWC Mostar Treasurer) and Committee Chairs.

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