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How an Internship in Cape Town Changed my Life

March 24, 2016

An interview with a marketing intern for The African Impact Foundation in the head office in Cape Town.

6 Reasons to Volunteer in Africa With Your Family

November 4, 2015

How participating in a family volunteer program strengthened the family bond.

Fundraising Tips and Tricks From an Intern

August 7, 2015

Interning abroad with African Impact is one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. However, I know that raising funds is an

A Teachers Tale of Life as a Community Health Volunteer in Zambia

July 29, 2015

A teacher brings a group of twelve undergraduates from Colorado State University to African Impact, Livingstone, Community Education and Health, for a three-week summer education

Siana the African Crowned Eagle

July 22, 2015

Volunteers and staff in the Masai Mara work hard each day on wildlife conservation initiatives and research. The last few weeks have seen some

Volunteering as a Teacher in Zanzibar

May 29, 2015

I’m halfway into my second volunteer abroad adventure with African Impact, this time as a Teaching and Community Support volunteer on the island of

Disputing the Myth: Why Volunteering is Never Free

May 25, 2015

Running African Impact, a Volunteer Travel Company, one of the most common questions I get is: “why pay to Volunteer?” Interestingly very few people

How to Stay Healthy and Safe Whilst Volunteering in Africa

February 24, 2015

Our friends at Go Overseas, in conjunction with our very own African Impact staff team, have put together a concise and accurate list of the

Volunteer in South Africa: Why This is a Pretty Savvy Choice of Destination

January 19, 2015

South Africa is synonymous with diversity. While the whole African continent is sprinkled with breath-taking landscapes and magnificent wildlife, South Africa leaves all other

10 of the Best Packing Tips for Volunteering in Africa

January 18, 2015

So, you’ve done your research and chosen the best volunteer placement in Africa for you – now the time comes to embark on your

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