Back in Action: Desert Vipers Schools Programme Resumes
Season 4’s Desert Vipers Schools Programme resumes after a championship stint at the DP World ILT20. Building on the momentum of previous seasons, the programme continues to engage students through high-energy, interactive sessions that blend cricket skills, teamwork, physical activity, and sustainability awareness. From skill-based challenges to collaborative activities, each session encouraged confidence, active participation, and meaningful connections between cricket, nature, and sustainability.
Voices from the Schools
“We have a big push within school for sustainability. The fact that we can use sport as a vehicle will help to reach out to more students, rather than just the teacher talking at the front of this. We’re actually getting hands-on life experience of sustainability. I think it is a fantastic opportunity for students and staff as well, because they will be picking up on things and then obviously that message then gets home to parents. So, I think it is a great vehicle to support their current message”
– Stuart Booth, Director of Sports, GEMS Winchester
2025-26 Academic Year – Impact by Numbers
| Schools | 30 |
| Sessions | 61 |
| Hours | 97 |
| Students | 3,154 |
Looking Ahead
This week, the Schools Programme will continue across GEMS Winchester, with a focus on teamwork, environmental awareness, or active lifestyles as we expand our reach and deepen school partnerships.
We welcome schools interested in a free Schools Programme session to reach out to us at schools@thedesertvipers.com.
About Balqis Capital
We are delighted to have Balqis Capital as an Official Schools Programme Partner, helping us to deliver our impactful programme across the UAE and beyond. Balqis Capital is a leading firm in sourcing and delivering private credit opportunities for investors. They provide access to carefully structured deals that offer stable returns.
This partnership reflects a shared belief in investing in people, communities, and future generations using education and engagement to create lasting positive change beyond the classroom and the cricket field.
Thank you to our Schools Programme Partners: Balqis Capital, Bluewater Group, Bright Bites by Carrefour Majid Al-Futtaim, and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
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