Bigger Heart's work has always been about building bridges between Wales and Zanzibar. Our Forming Links initiative has created lasting connections between schools, communities, and individuals across continents.
Key activities include:
- Penpal scheme at St Thomas School – pupils write letters to one another, sharing stories, learning about each other's lives, and building friendships that cross oceans
- St Thomas Community Primary School and library involvement – fostering a love of reading and learning
- Book and uniform donations from schools in Wales to schools in Zanzibar, helping to remove barriers to education
- Regular community support – local people in Wales donate regularly, knowing that their contributions make a tangible difference
These links have shown that even though we are separated by thousands of miles, we are connected by shared values of compassion, community, and hope. The organisation received the Wales-Africa Learning Award in recognition of this work, which has only been possible due to the successful establishment of healthy, lasting relationships between Wales and Zanzibar.