How we work

To make our vision a reality we work in two core roles – as a school partner and as a network.

Teach A Man To Fish as a Partner 

Teach A Man To Fish works with local organisations in a number of countries interested in becoming Teach A Man To Fish School Partners through implementing educational projects which have the capacity to become self-funding within a short to medium term time frame. While projects will usually focus on a specific productive activity - such as establishing a chicken coop - they can be added together as modules, and are designed over time to increase a school’s financial resources towards full self-sufficiency.

Once a partnership has been agreed, Teach A Man To Fish works alongside the local partner to secure sufficient funds for its implementation. Often the initial project be relatively small scale but built upon in subsequent projects as part of a medium term plan for achieving full financial sustainability. Funds may come from Teach A Man To Fish itself, international partner NGOs, or foreign sponsors. The local partner is usually expected to contribute towards some proportion of project costs. Where there is a need for specific expertise we can also identify and source individuals and organisations with these capabilities.

All organizations interested in partnership, and which share our core mission and values are welcomed - send enquires along with details of your organization and its work to our head office address or emailed to partnership@teachamantofish.org.uk. Note: As Teach A Man To Fish is not primarily a donor organization, partnership is only possible with organizations that have a strong fundraising track record.

Teach A Man To Fish as a Network

Teach A Man To Fish established an international network that brings together thousands of NGOs, schools, and development professionals committed to sustainable approaches to tackling rural poverty. The network was created to disseminate the sustainable solutions worldwide and to support the pioneers of Financially Sustainable Schools working in over 120 countries around the world.

The network provides a forum for practitioners and organisations involved in skills and business education to share ideas and innovations, and to foster South – South relations in this field. Membership is free and offers members the chance to take part in online forums, attend international conferences, and receive a quarterly newsletter.

The network is open to all educational institutions, non-profit organisations, and individuals that work in the field of agricultural vocational educations.

More information visit the Members' Network page.