of supporting education
Delivering longer term socio-economic benefits
Across the Group in 2007 we spent over US$239,000 (£120,000) on educational initiatives. In developing countries, education ensures longer term socio-economic benefits for the population, thereby building stronger and more self sustaining communities. In many cases the most common need is for basic facilities ranging from individual desks and learning equipment through to construction of the school itself.
Improved education provides additional opportunities to the younger generation and this in turn will enable Tullow and others to recruit locally trained personnel, thereby building further skills and delivering additional benefits to the community.
In Uganda, Tullow-constructed facilities support in excess of 800 students. In Pakistan, we supported over 1,600 students with books, stationery and school bags. In Bangladesh, our efforts helped over 5,000 children in 10 schools. We provided education and sports equipment, school uniforms, book bags and furnishings according to their specific needs.
In developed countries, Tullow focuses on advancing student knowledge and understanding of the industry and for the last two years we have engaged with Year 7 (aged 11 to 12 years old) of Norbury School in London, addressing a wide range of industry related constructive and challenging questions.
