Whether you're supporting a UWC school, national committee, or UWC International, fundraising events are a powerful way to give back during UWC Day.

Use the UWC Day donation page to collect contributions as part of your celebration.

Event ideas:

Fundraising dinners

Organise a dinner with proceeds supporting UWC scholarships. Celebrate cultural diversity by sharing food and stories. Don’t forget to share your photos on the UWC Foodies Facebook group with the hashtag #UWCDay2025.

Sports for peace

Organise a fun run, bike ride, 24-hour race, hike, or tournament where participants contribute through donations rather than ticket fees.

Online fundraising campaigns

 Share the UWC Day donation page via social media, WhatsApp groups and other UWC community online platforms to encourage donations. 

Additional ideas

• Film screenings

• Art exhibitions

• Panel discussions

• Themed workshops or masterclasses

Please note that any of the event ideas below can also be adapted to include a fundraising element.

Spark reflection and critical thinking on topics and values connected to this year’s theme: Voices for peace.

Event ideas:

• Panel discussions or guest speaker sessions

• Documentary or film screenings with post-event conversations

• Workshops, debates or lectures

• Informational exhibits and awareness campaigns

Engage with a UWC national committee, a UWCx initiative, or a local charity through volunteer projects, clean-ups and service initiatives.

Celebrate the theme Voices for peace through art, poetry, music, performances and other art collaborative projects.

Event ideas:

• Art exhibitions or photovoice projects

• Poetry slams or open mic nights

• Theatre or musical performances

• Collaborative murals or “peace walls”

• Artistic workshops linked to the theme of peace

Create spaces for connection and networking.

Event ideas:

• Social dinners: Organise a dinner to celebrate cultural diversity by sharing food and stories. Don’t forget to share your photos on the UWC Foodies Facebook group with the hashtag #UWCDay2025.

• Informal gatherings

• Coffee meetups 

• After-work socials

Make your event accessible to the global UWC network, especially for remote students, alumni, national committee volunteers and other community members.

Event ideas:

• Virtual panels or guest talks

• Online movie screenings

• Interactive workshops 

• Online conferences

• Global networking events

Find more information on organising an online event here.