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Digital Journal reports on Turner Kirk Trust-backed Antarctic Krill research project

Digital Journal has covered the Turner Kirk Trust’s support for groundbreaking research on Antarctic krill, a key species in the fight against climate change.
Three children laughing together

Update: Hope and Homes for Children mission driven forward by UK Government

Since 2019, The Turner Kirk Trust has supported Hope and Homes for Children (HHC) in its mission to eliminate orphanage-based care systems worldwide. On 17th January, the UK government launched a global campaign advocating for family-based care for children, in partnership with HHC.
Ewan Kirk at political event

Dr. Ewan Kirk interviewed by Nature Magazine on STEM entrepreneurship

Dr. Ewan Kirk, was recently interviewed by Nature Magazine about his role as the Royal Society’s entrepreneur in residence at the University of Cambridge, where he helps researchers and students navigate the challenges of commercialising scientific ideas.
Ewan with Chief Kasakula

Update: the Light a Village project is scaling up

Solar Aid's Light a Village project, backed by the Turner Kirk Trust, is scaling up and on track to provide sustainable lighting to 100% of homes in Kasakula, Ntchisi District by 2025. Plans are also being progressed for a nation-wide rollout of the solar lighting systems in Malawi.