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We Might Be Facing the Same Storm, but We’re Not All in the Same Boat
Over the last year we’ve faced an incredible challenge that took the world by storm. The message to stay at home was something we heard...
Apr 28, 20214 min read


Woinshet speaks about the change
“The old house and the new house are incomparable. All the old windows and doors are changed, the floor has a concrete foundation,’’...
Apr 26, 20211 min read


Now, I lead a better life!
Kasech Shimelis lives in Gullelle, Sub City of Addis Ababa, with her daughter. She has two daughters but one of her daughters lives with ...
Apr 19, 20211 min read


COINS' Shirley Gurung visits Kailash Home
On 10th December, COINS Mobile Support Analyst, Shirley Gurung, visited the Kailash Home in Kathmandu where their recently refurbished...
Dec 21, 20203 min read


Christopher Carson: Sport is About More than World Records
Continuing the legacy of the London 2012 Paralympics, the Surrey Para Games is an annual event open to all Surrey school children in...
Dec 17, 20204 min read


It's Not Just Building a House, it's Building a Home
Whilst travelling and group gatherings are on hold, we caught up with COINS employees Carol (UK Technical Services Manager) and Claudia...
Nov 27, 20205 min read


Challengers: Surviving Lockdown
Established in Guildford in 1979, Challengers provides inclusive play and leisure activities for disabled children and young people. 86%...
Nov 25, 20203 min read


International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The 17th October marks an important day on the calendar, not just this year but every year. Known as the International Day for the...
Oct 15, 20202 min read


Supporting Families in Addis Ababa
Two years ago, COINS Foundation, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, started a new initiative to try to relieve some of the...
Sep 29, 20202 min read


COINS Spotlight: Alex Smyrl
COINS Employee Alex Smyrl talks about participating in an overseas build in Romania with Habitat for Humanity as part of the COINS team....
Jul 1, 20203 min read


COINS Virtual Regatta
Being able to do what you enjoy is a luxury that many have missed over the past few months. The need to stay safe and protect ourselves,...
Jun 30, 20202 min read


COINS Grand Challenge: Nhlanhla Ndlovu
Nhlanhla Ndlovu was one of three finalists in his section of the 2018 COINS Grand Challenge, where successful entrants were invited to...
Jun 29, 20205 min read


Parents with young people out of school
Melissa Grigsby has been a School leader representing young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities for 15 years and is the...
Jun 23, 20203 min read


Let someone else 'COOK' for a change
Located in Hindhead, Surrey, just a short walk from Stepping Stones School is our social enterprise café, The Cookie Bar. In October...
Jun 23, 20203 min read


PEAS Students Achieve Exceptional Results
Just 1 in 3 African children access secondary school due to it being either unavailable or unaffordable. Many of those individuals who do...
Jun 21, 20201 min read


New Buildings & Opportunities for the Kailash Home
On Saturday 9th November the Kailash Home in Kathmandu and over 200 people celebrated the official opening of their new extended...
Jun 15, 20202 min read


Sundial Studio - More than Music
When Sundial Studio opened its doors for the first time, there were no preconceptions about how popular it would be or the level of...
May 27, 20203 min read


Looking To New Horizons
Every once in a while, you meet someone who makes you want to challenge yourself, to push your own limits further and to create...
Sep 2, 20196 min read


Sunbeams Music Trust - Music for Life
A talented musician in her own right, Annie Mawson MBE enjoyed a successful career in the education sector, where she worked as a special...
Aug 27, 20193 min read


Sundial Festival 2019
On Saturday 6th July, Sundial Festival returned for another year and guests were treated to an afternoon of delicious food, drinks and...
Jul 17, 20193 min read
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