Essential life skills for healthier futures
Helping learners across the UK build healthier, happier, and more connected lives
Explore our programmeThis is just the beginning
Watch for an overview of the Skills4Living programme:
Join us on 15th April at the Manchester Museum for this historic launch.
Prof Ramneek Ahluwalia CEO HIGHER HEALTH
Higher Health UK is a not-for-profit organisation delivering innovative education programmes that equip young people with the practical life skills to make healthier choices, prevent harm and strengthen wellbeing.
Launched in Greater Manchester and built on over 15 years of impact in South Africa, our UK curriculum supports better health outcomes through personal growth, stronger communities and greater opportunities for young people nationwide.
Dr (Prof) R Ahluwalia
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Higher Health:
United Kingdom (UK) & South Africa (SA)
Higher Health is led by Dr (Prof) Ramneek Ahluwalia, CEO of both the UK and South African organisations. A medical doctor by training, Prof Ahluwalia has spent his career at the intersection of public health, education, and youth empowerment.
He currently serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of Johannesburg and as an Adjunct Faculty Fellow at the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, York University, Canada. In 2024, he was elected as a member of the UNESCO Global Liaison Committee, reflecting his long-standing commitment to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals through integrated work in science, health and education.
His leadership continues to shape the growth of Higher Health as an organisation committed to equality, education, access and youth opportunity in both the Global South and Global North.
The Skills4Living advantage
- Holistic life skillsBuilding essential soft skills like empathy, active listening, conflict resolution and problem solving
- Aligned with global prioritiesBased on the United Nation’s 17 SDGs, addressing key global challenges
- Tailored for UK learnersShaped around the realities, pressures and opportunities facing young people across the UK
- Versatile across pathwaysSuited for universities, colleges, apprenticeships, community learning and employer training programmes
Our work is designed to meet the challenges young adults face today and delivered in partnership with universities, colleges, employers and community hubs
Learn more about usA Proud Partner of UNESCO
Higher Health works in partnership with UNESCO to support young people’s health, confidence and life opportunities. Together we help make the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) accessible and relevant to everyday life.
Our joint work focuses on improving mental health, promoting gender equality and giving young people the practical skills they need to navigate modern life. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to creating safer, more supportive learning environments across the UK and beyond.
