Our hearts in India

The Elephant Minds Foundation is delighted to support a dear friend who works tirelessly for children’s Education in Kanpur Nagar, India. KM Bhai is the founder of the Mini Library and has a very special team of kind volunteers from around the world who often support his many projects.

We have known KM Bhai’s kind and generous work for a few years and have already gifted the library with books and school materials. Through our Programme ‘An Elephant for a Book’ we donated second-hand books to the library in the children’s names and were blessed with their delightful elephant drawings (see some of their art here).

Will you help us HELP Payal and Gyan continue with their education? We’ve raised £95 that has allowed them to start their education programme. With another £100 these children will be able to attend college for another year and pursue their career dreams.

“It is because of your help that today I am able to complete my education. And I will be able to give the right direction to my career. I don’t know whether I will ever be able to thank you enough but I will remember your support for the rest of my life. I will always be indebted to you all. Thank you very much for your help.” – Gyan Kumar, Hamirpur, India

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elephant Minds winners UK Enterprise Award!

SME Education Administration Program of the Year 2024-London

Recognising ‘outstanding excellence sweeping across the UK’. We are honoured to receive this award and congratulate all winners of 2024.

“Our winners stand tall with their strong values, which make up the very cornerstone of the region as a whole. Prioritising respect, innovation, excellence, and tireless hard work, our awardees have truly triumphed in their realms’. SMEs such as these act as a buttress for their wider industries while maintaining a personalised, client-focused approach.” SME’s news 

elephant Minds, ganadores del SME Emprendedores UK 2024!

Con gran orgullo recibimos el premio reconociendo nuestro trabajo por la Educación. Es un honor compartir este galardón junto a merecidas empresas del Reino Unido que con pasión y dedicación trabajan diariamente para ofrecer un servicio de calidad y excelencia. Patricia C. Prada Jimenez, Fundadora y Directora

UK in Argentina

During our latest visit to Argentina we spent one very special weekend with our dear friend, Alcira Antonia Cufré, member of the Elephant Minds Foundation. Working on present and future projects, sharing ideas and planning the next steps in our commitment to support Education. We also had the pleasure of meeting author Alberto Enrique Newbery. Albert kindly gifted us his latest books, we can’t wait to read them and tell you more about them soon. Thank you!

 

Japan in UK

Always so lucky to welcome beautiful people from all around the world, thank you for choosing us dear Nao!

Argentina in UK

Felicitas’ unforgettable experience!

Before going to England, I considered myself a little shy and I was very scared of possible challenges that I could experience there and not like at all. However, the moment I stepped on that plane, everything changed. I was feeling capable of making a new life experience by myself and develop new skills to grow as a person. I knew that it was going to be difficult but, instead of being sad, I decided to be strong and take it as a new challenge. When I arrived in England, everyone was very kind and received me very well. Of course, the first day was one of the hardest. But with the passage of time, I was able to have a great time. I made new friends from different parts of the world, improved my English and especially my listening skills. With my new friends, I had the opportunity of visiting new places such as London, Oxford, Brighton, and a lot more famous and historic sites in England. This became a memorable part of the trip and I learned to travel independently in large cities.

One other very important learning experience that I will never forget about this student program was the intensive course I took in Fashion and Textiles. The school I went to, Chichester College, provided students with different study programs for them to choose from according to their interests. I took the one on fashion because I have a real interest in it. This course opened my mind in ways that I hadn’t imagined. They taught me a variety of techniques on textiles and the history of all the greatest designers and designs. Thanks to this, I became even more interested in the area than before.

Nowadays, I’m looking forward to having another great experience such as this one to learn about new things and cultures. I’m never going to forget this adventure and the amazing people who helped me make this trip possible and brave the difficulties that it presented.

I really recommend this study abroad experience and I’m very grateful that I had the chance to live it this way.

Felicitas Barbero Valencia, Argentina 2023

 

“We are very proud of Felicitas and what she has achieved during her 3-month elephant Minds Study Abroad Programme. It was a joy to share this memorable journey with her. We are also very grateful to Felicitas’ parents, Diego and Gabriela, for their trust. We’ll miss you Feli and hope you will come back soon again.”

Patricia C. Prada Jimenez

 

If you are interested in creating your own adventure, contact us to discuss how we can help you. We offer short and long term courses for all ages, all throughout the UK. Here’s a summary of our course options but there is lots more! Write to us at elephant.minds@yahoo.com or call +44 (0)7748382605.

 

We had a super 2022 but what a wonderful year 2023 is turning out to be already! We welcome students from all over the world to experience learning English abroad, making new friends and creating unforgettable memories…
Thank you girls for a beautiful day in London!

Coming to London? We can take you anywhere!

“You find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” Samuel Johnson

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Ahead on the game with Microcredentials

What are they? Benefits? Online or on-site? Subjects and duration? How can we help you? Easily develop skills which will allow you to remain relevant in the workplace… 1 to 12 weeks… Contact us to help you find the best course for you.

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The Elephant Minds Foundation welcomes new Member

The Elephant Minds Foundation welcomes one very special friend, esteemed writer, poet and researcher Alcira Antonia Cufré, as its new Honorary Advisory Member. “Dear Patricia, the joy of having met you still remains with me, and I am deeply touched that the Universe brought us together to celebrate my birthday at the beautiful and historic Confitería Los Molinos, in the city of Buenos Aires. An afternoon went by reading poems and stories together, enjoying a delicious traditional tea. It was such a joy…”

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