BRILLIANT FUNDRAISING IDEAS FOR SCHOOLS

We’re sure your school must be full of talented performers. Why not put on a show and sell tickets to raise money for ActionAid? People might want some delicious refreshments too - think popcorn, ice-cream or just cups of tea.

Talent show Music concert Comedy gala

Children from Murundi District Rwanda mark the ‘Day of the African Child’.

The Day is attended by hundreds of residents and children who are entertained with dance, football, volleyball matches and more.

Photo: ActionAid

Lights. Camera. ActionAid!

Mixing bowls at the ready! It’s time to whip up a bowl of delicious treats to raise money for ActionAid. At lunchtime, in the playground or after school - people love food! Why not be inspired by some of the countries ActionAid works in?

Cake sale International lunch Tuck shop

Mary Abraham is 12-years-old and lives in Tamale, Ghana.

In this photo Mary is mixing shea butter. Mary’s mother is part of a women’s group that makes and sells shea butter to earn a living and send children in the community to school. ActionAid provided money and training to help set up the group.

Photo: Jane Hahn/Panos Pictures/ActionAid

Ready? Steady? Cook!

Non-uniform day

Life’s always more fun when you get to choose what you wear, right? Whether you wear your own clothes or dive into the fancy dress drawer, supporting ActionAid is all about being creative and having fun!

Action Hero dress-up Clothes from around the world

These children live in Valasalathippa village, India.

In this photo the children are training for a flood. They learn about the risks of disasters and how to protect themselves at school. This ActionAid project aims to help over three million people.

Photo: Sanjit Das/ActionAid

Down with uniforms!

Time to get active - run, walk, dance or swim for ActionAid. You could sell tickets to watch, get sponsored by friends and family, or why not create your own sports events for people to try out?

Sponsored bike, run, swim or dance Pupils versus teachers Obstacle course

Carolina lives in Ghana.

She lives over 9km from school and couldn’t go. She was helped by an ActionAid project that provides children with bicycles.

‘Now I go to school every day and am doing well in class. I am determined to stay in school so that I can become a teacher.’

Photo: Nana Kofi Acquah/ActionAid

On your marks. Get set. Go!

ActionAid is a registered charity in England and Wales (274467) and Scotland (SC045476)

Front: Unnamed child, Baan Raan Ya School, Thailand.Photo: ActionAid

Back: Yakubu Rufai, age 11, Ghana.Photo: Jane Hahn/Panos Pictures/ActionAid

If you have any questions about fundraising at your school or need any help then please do get in touch:

01460 23 8000events@actionaid.org