why we started Wild Geese (and why geese, exactly)

people ask about the name a lot. geese aren’t the most obvious mascot for an NGO — no one’s putting a goose on a fundraising poster and expecting warm fuzzies. but the more we looked into how geese actually operate, the more it made sense.

traditional education is one-size-fits-all. we’re not.

Wild Geese started from a simple frustration: education systems are often rigid, and they’re not built for everyone. we wanted to flip that — to turn learning into action, and hand young people real tools to build real futures. that’s the whole premise behind our Erasmus+ exchanges, our volunteering placements, and the practical, hands-on skills we teach alongside them.

so, why geese?

turns out geese have this figured out better than most organisations do:

fly in formation. geese travel in a V because it’s more efficient together than alone. no lone heroes here — just a flock pulling the same direction.

no goose left behind. when one falls back, others go with it. everyone deserves the chance to spread their wings, not just the ones who find it easy.

built to migrate. borders are just lines on a map. we cross them to learn, share, and build — across five countries and counting: Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Togo, and Uganda.

loud, bold, protective. geese aren’t shy, and neither are we. fearless energy and a playful spirit run the whole operation — because “an NGO, but make it fun” only works if you mean it.

the humans behind the geese

Wild Geese is co-founded by Iasmina and Bene, with Mimi running communication and PR. small flock, real reach:

“everyone deserves the chance to spread their wings and fly.” — Bene, co-founder

“every existence is a sparkle, and we shine brighter with each new day.” — Mimi, communication & PR

what that looks like in practice

we fund school fees so kids can keep learning. we run Erasmus+ exchanges. we build volunteer placements abroad that are actually useful, not performative. and every project runs on the same idea: no lone heroes, no one left behind, and borders that are just lines we cross to get things done.

if that sounds like your kind of flock, see how to join us — pick a country, and fly forward.