Welcome
As summer begins to wind down and we look ahead to the cooler months of autumn and winter, we find ourselves reflecting on a season filled with both challenges and remarkable progress. Across our global network, the past quarter has been a testament to the resilience, innovation, and compassion that define our shared mission.
While the world continues to navigate complex issues—from economic pressures to conflicts to environmental shifts—we’ve seen communities rise with strength and solidarity. In the face of adversity, local leaders, community members, and partners have come together to create lasting change, reminding us that hope is not just a feeling—it’s a force for action.
This quarter, we’re proud to celebrate our work supporting hundreds of young people around the world to learn new skills, helping lay foundations for sustainable futures.
These achievements are not just numbers—they are stories of transformation, of individuals and communities stepping into their potential and shaping their own futures. They are also a reflection of your continued support. Whether through donations, prayer, or volunteering, your commitment fuels our work and inspires us to reach further.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support and belief in our mission makes all the difference. Let’s continue to build a world where every person has the opportunity to thrive—season after season.
With gratitude and hope,
-Jamie Morrison
Chief Executive
International Round-up
As we approach the Autumn of 2025, we continue working with global partners to support communities with clean water, nutritious food, and sustainable livelihoods. Guided by sustainability, we are proud to empower people to create change in ways that work for them.
Back in June, our International Desk Officer Stephen Cooper spent 12 days in Uganda, where we work with ARUWE (Action for Rural Women’s Empowerment) and their project, “Stitching a new tomorrow: supporting vulnerable girls and young women with education and income-generating skills in Nebbi District, Uganda”.
As we do in Dundee, ARUWE support young people during their school holidays, offering activities that have the potential to make a lasting mark. This is Stella’s story…
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Local Impact
Back in Dundee, we continue to build skills and raise awareness around food waste, empowering individuals and families to make sustainable choices for a healthier future.
With schools out for summer, we delivered six weeks of free holiday activities to over 100 local children and their families…
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In the latest in our new series of team profiles, we are proud to introduce you to the people behind our charity, who work tirelessly to help us make a difference
Having recently returned from Uganda, as featured earlier, please meet our International Desk Officer, Stephen Cooper.
What led you to Signpost International?
“I’m passionate about international development, having spent most of my career working in the sector, with a particular focus on health.
“I have extensive experience in health systems reform, particularly in Nigeria, where I lived for three years while working on a major malaria programme that provided bed nets to every household across the country. My career has also taken me to Kenya with the United Nations, as well as to South Sudan, Malawi, Bangladesh, and Papua New Guinea, where I worked with Save the Children.
“Eight years ago, after stepping back from full-time professional work, I began looking for a part-time opportunity to stay connected with development work. When I saw the advert for this role, I applied and haven’t looked back since!”
What’s your role with the charity?
“I manage Signpost International’s programmes in Uganda. We work with two local partner organisations, primarily focused on women’s empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, water and sanitation.
“Although my career has largely focused on health, it’s been a learning curve in these new areas of development for me, but the principles of working with communities are the same. I’m here to support our partners, helping them deliver impact, whether by securing funding or providing technical and managerial support. I’ve been to Uganda twice since starting and hope to get back once a year.”
What do you love best?
“While most of our communication is online, what motivates me is working with our partners and going out to Uganda and meeting the people whose lives are affected by our work. In previous roles, often working at policy level in Government, you didn’t get to meet the individuals or communities who benefit from the work. With Signpost, I can go out there, see a borehole being installed at a school or community, and really appreciate how local people take ownership of their lives and drive sustainable change for their families.
“I also love working with the team in Dundee and seeing the difference Signpost makes locally. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found this charity. Everyone is so dedicated, collaborative and supportive of each other.”
Before We Go
