London, 22 October 2025 – Waste to Wonder Worldwide is pleased to announce its inaugural fundraising dinner, set to take place on Thursday 6 November 2025 at Oasis St Martins Village in London. The exclusive event will bring together leaders from the business, sustainability, and community sectors to raise essential funds for the establishment of a Sustainability Cookery School in Gambia. This groundbreaking project aims to combat hunger, build climate resilience, and empower young people with the skills to create a sustainable future.
Gambia, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, is home to 33% of its population living below the poverty line and one in four children suffering from malnutrition. The Sustainability Cookery School will provide students with practical training in sustainable agriculture and cooking, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to grow climate-resilient crops, prepare nutritious meals, and create income opportunities for their communities.
In collaboration with internationally renowned chef Conor Spacey and local partners, including the Global Orphan Empowerment Academy, the school will operate off-grid using renewable energy sources such as solar-powered borewells, renewable energy systems, and a hydrogen-powered cooking unit. This project represents a bold, community-led model of climate action and social change.
“This project goes beyond just building a school,” stated Michael Amos, Managing Director of Waste to Wonder Worldwide. “It is about empowering the next generation with the resources and tools to ensure food security in one of the most climate-challenged regions of the world. Every ticket, conversation, and moment during the evening will contribute towards making this vision a reality.”
The fundraising dinner will feature a specially curated menu by a renowned chef, live music, and storytelling from partners and communities around the world. 100% of the proceeds from the evening will directly support the construction and launch of the Sustainability Cookery School in 2026.
Limited tickets are still available for purchase at https://buytickets.at/wastetowonderworldwide/1819772. For more information or press passes, please contact Paula Gibson, Communications Manager, at paula.gibson@wastetowonder.com.
About Waste to Wonder Worldwide
Waste to Wonder Worldwide is a Social Enterprise and Charity (No. 1099665) leading one of the largest ethical reuse programs of its kind. Since 2003, the organization has supported over 1,500 schools in 47 countries, diverted more than 2,500 tonnes of furniture from landfills annually, and generated over £45 million in fair market value for global educational and community projects. Waste to Wonder’s work supports 16 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, making a significant impact in creating a better and more sustainable world.