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5 Reasons Why Volunteering Can Change Your Life

Joining a responsible volunteer project is an incredible way to create sustainable impacts across our global community. However, volunteering is…

African ImpactNovember 20, 2024

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Writing for Change in Africa

A group of students from Grand Valley State University impacted 8 NGOs in South Africa through professional writing on a…

African ImpactOctober 22, 2025

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Education the Equalizer: How Education Lifts Communities

Our Sponsor a Child program in Zambia was set up by our foundation and works with underprivileged children by sponsoring their…

African ImpactDecember 22, 2024

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Vulnerable and Endangered Species: African Lion

Lions could be extinct by 2050 if the current rate of habitat loss and poaching continues. We explore the most…

African ImpactJuly 24, 2025

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Gender Equality in Zambia: The Journey of Girl Impact

The inspiring story of how Jen Hughes helped pioneer our Girl Empowerment program, which has become one of our most…

African ImpactAugust 20, 2024

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The Global Water Crisis and Why World Water Day Matters

We explore the global water crisis that is affecting many countries around the world, and discuss why World Water Day…

African ImpactDecember 22, 2024

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The Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization: African Impact

Read why African Impact have been named the best volunteer abroad organization for three years running by the leading travel…

African ImpactAugust 21, 2024

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Clean-up your act; Why you should join the fight against plastic waste

“It’s just one straw, one cup, one bottle,” said seven billion people, every single day.

African ImpactDecember 5, 2024

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Black American! The Cultural Impact of Volunteering in Africa

“The children have grown accustomed to seeing white people come to their country and volunteer, so I wondered how the…

African ImpactMay 13, 2025

Gender Equality Internship Testimonials The Bigger Impact Zambia

Hope for Fighting Gender-Based Violence in Zambia

As part of International Day of The Girl Child, intern Hanna explains how The Girl Impact is raising awareness of…

African ImpactMay 13, 2025

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Eco Tourism and its Role in Protecting Zanzibar’s Dolphin Population

A video and explanation of how the African Impact team is implementing Eco Tourism practices to protect the island's resident…

African ImpactDecember 11, 2024

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What it’s Like to Witness a Rhino Dehorning First-Hand in South Africa

African Impact's staff, volunteer and intern team in South Africa witness a rhino dehorning and tell us about their experience.

African ImpactDecember 16, 2024

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5 Ways To Get Involved With The African Impact Foundation

This International Day of Charity, we are giving you 5 ways you can be involved with our NGO, the African…

African ImpactJuly 24, 2025

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War on Waste: Life in Plastic it’s not Fantastic

Currently, just 10% of the waste generated every day in Africa is collected. The rest ends up in dump sites…

African ImpactOctober 22, 2025

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The Best Alternative to Peace Corps

Why is Volunteering a Great Peace Corps Alternative? Volunteering in Africa is one of the most rewarding experiences there is.…

African ImpactNovember 7, 2024

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Vultures in Africa: Declining Populations

There are 11 vulture species in Africa and they clean up 70% of Africa’s’ carrion but sadly, most are now…

African ImpactAugust 20, 2024

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The Benefits of Volunteering With Children Who Have Special Needs

Can you imagine a classroom where each child has someone dedicated and committed to helping them succeed? Can you comprehend…

African ImpactJuly 1, 2025

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5 Reasons Why Volunteering Can Change Your Life

Writing for Change in Africa

Vulnerable and Endangered Species: African Lion

Gender Equality in Zambia: The Journey of Girl Impact

The Global Water Crisis and Why World Water Day Matters

The Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization: African Impact

Clean-up your act; Why you should join the fight against plastic waste

Black American! The Cultural Impact of Volunteering in Africa

Hope for Fighting Gender-Based Violence in Zambia

Eco Tourism and its Role in Protecting Zanzibar’s Dolphin Population

What it’s Like to Witness a Rhino Dehorning First-Hand in South Africa

5 Ways To Get Involved With The African Impact Foundation

War on Waste: Life in Plastic it’s not Fantastic

The Best Alternative to Peace Corps

Vultures in Africa: Declining Populations

The Benefits of Volunteering With Children Who Have Special Needs

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