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Derek Keir (Umutima)

Entrepreneur: Derek Keir

Business: Umutima

Location: Falkirk

Business Description

In order to meet the challenges of poverty and to encourage inspiring development through sport Umutima delivers vocational workshops on International Development and Leadership for students, volunteers and professionals from the public and private sector. Umutima is an independent organisation dedicated to creating understanding, inspiring development and encouraging action in the fight against poverty and inequality around the world.

Derek Keir 

Derek Keir of Umutima

Targeting schools, local authorities and private enterprises Umutima delivers workshops investing in people thereby ensuring the information they share has a legacy within each of their participant’s lives and raises awareness to high quality international aid.  Umutima support the development of successful learners, responsible citizens and effective contributors in our society.

You can follow Umutima on Twitter @umutima10

Elevator Pitch Video

You can watch Derek's winning elevator pitch video again by using the video player in the top right hand corner of this page.

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