Skills 4 Living Launch

We are honoured to welcome, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to officially launch the Higher Health Skills4Living & Soft Skills programme in the United Kingdom (UK).

This initiative marks a powerful step towards equipping the young people of Greater Manchester with the essential life skills they need to thrive in today’s world. Research shows that 85% of job success stems from soft skills – and we believe this programme will help build future generations rooted in confidence, empathy, and resilience.

Join us on 15th April at the Manchester Museum for this historic launch.

Prof Ramneek Ahluwalia CEO HIGHER HEALTH

Empowering Young Adults with Holistic Skills for Living

Helping learners across the UK build healthier, happier, and more connected futures

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Higher Health UK, a subsidiary of Higher Health, is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to equipping young adults with essential life skills through a pioneering online curriculum. Our evidence-based programme supports personal growth, community connection, and readiness for a sustainable and productive future.

Dr (Prof) R Ahluwalia

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Higher Health:
United Kingdom (UK) & South Africa (SA)

South Africa has been home to many remarkable leaders who have made substantial contributions to their respective fields. Among these outstanding individuals, Dr. Ahluwalia stands as a distinguished figure. With a strong background in medicine, Dr. Ahluwalia has devoted his life to advancing healthcare and fostering innovation within the industry.

His multifaceted career includes roles as a visiting professor at the University of Johannesburg and other higher education institutions such as an Adjunct Faculty Fellow at Dahdaleh Institute for Global Research, York University, Canada.

Celebrating a new chapter, Prof Ahluwalia was recently honoured to be elected as a Global UNESCO Liaison Committee for two years (2025-2027) at the recent NGO-UNESCO International conference being held at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris from 17-19 December 2024. Prof. Ahluwalia’s victory in these global elections reflects his unwavering commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by bringing science, health, and education to communities worldwide.

Dr (Prof) R Ahluwalia

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Higher Health:
South Africa & United Kingdom (UK)

South Africa has been home to many remarkable leaders who have made substantial contributions to their respective fields. Among these outstanding individuals, Dr. Ahluwalia stands as a distinguished figure. With a strong background in medicine, Dr. Ahluwalia has devoted his life to advancing healthcare and fostering innovation within the industry.

His multifaceted career includes roles as a visiting professor at the University of Johannesburg and other higher education institutions, nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals…

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Key benefits

  • Holistic Skills for Living
    Building essential life skills like empathy, active listening, conflict resolution and problem solving
  • Aligned with global goals
    Based on UN SDGs, addressing key global challenges
  • Tailored for UK learners
    Designed to meet the unique needs of UK students
  • Versatile across pathways
    Suited for higher education, further education, and apprenticeship learners

Our programme is delivered in partnership with leading educational institutions and designed to meet the challenges young adults face today.

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A Proud Partner of UNESCO

As a key partner of UNESCO, Higher Health has emerged as a leading not-for-profit organisation focused on youth empowerment. The Skills for Life and Soft Skills online programme is designed to make the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) accessible to young people, ensuring they can relate to these goals in their languages and contexts.

Through this partnership, Higher Health plays a pivotal role in implementing UNESCO’s Transforming MEN’talities and Skills for Life and Soft Skills programme, aimed at fostering positive gender norms, promoting mental health, and equipping students with critical life skills. This collaboration strengthens our shared commitment to building healthier, safer, and more inclusive learning environments, empowering young people to lead meaningful and successful lives.

This partnership reflects Higher Health’s unwavering commitment to advancing the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by bringing science, health, and education to communities worldwide.