What Our Supporters Say

"It gives me great pleasure to support the work that Link Community Development is undertaking in Africa. Their initiatives are giving hope to many of our rural communities. I thank you all for your generosity and continued support. Yours is an investment in Africa's future."

The Most Revd Desmond Tutu, LCD Patron

"I have seen and greatly admire the work that Link Community Development is doing in helping to improve schooling in sub-Saharan Africa. LCD's support for community and school development deserves the utmost support, in my view. I wish you every success for this inspiring and sustainable work."

Bob Doe, Former Editor of the Times Educational Supplement

"I am particularly pleased with the way LCD tackles local education challenges in partnership with stakeholders. The result is a better quality of education for children now and long into future."

Derek Nkata, District Education Officer, Uganda

"LCD's work has been extremely successful. Schools have benefited in terms of physical resources and teaching and learning needs. LCD's work has been welcomed by our education authorities and support goes right to the top."

Rosina Acheampong, Chair of the LCD Ghana Board

"The invaluable work that LCD carries out, connecting UK schools with their counterparts in South Africa enriches so many young lives and lays firm foundations for friendship to blossom between our two countries for years to come. You can rest assured of our continued co-operation and we remain grateful to all in LCD for ensuring that this vision grows."

Lindiwe Mabuza, South African High Commissioner in London

"In just five weeks I personally witnessed remarkable achievements. I was very proud that HSBC has assisted with such a valuable contribution to inspiring and motivating the schools, teachers and pupils."

Richard Adcock, Chief Executive of HSBC for sub-Saharan Africa

"We appreciate LCD's work in supporting the Masindi inspectorate. Masindi has come from near bottom to sixth position in Primary School Leaving examinations and LCD has played a part in this rise. We would like to see these gains shared and extended to other districts as well."

Rose Nassali-Luwago, Director, Education Standards Agency, Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda

"We need to work in partnership with charities. LCD is one of the few organisations genuinely committed to building such relationships. Please help us provide a better education for our children."

Cheryl Carolus, Former South African High Commissioner in London

"The role LCD has played and continues to play has contributed in no small measure to effective and efficient education delivery in the Upper East Region. If the fruitful collaboration between LCD and the Upper East Directorate of Education is allowed to continue for many years, we would be reaping a lot of benefits from it."

Kenneth Dabuo, Regional Director of Education, Upper East Region, Ghana