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South Africa Volunteer Testimonials Wildlife Conservation

The Volunteer Trip That Opened My Eyes

Thomas, a volunteer in South Africa, shares how his experience in Africa opened his eyes to the world and helped…

African ImpactJuly 11, 2019

Medical & Healthcare Volunteer Testimonials

What You Need to Know About Being a Medical Volunteer Abroad

We explore the benefits of volunteering on a medical program in Africa and what you need to consider before signing…

African ImpactApril 7, 2019

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Gender Equality The Bigger Impact Volunteer Testimonials Zambia

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 ImpactMarch 25, 2019

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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 ImpactMarch 22, 2019

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The AI Experience

Reverse Culture Shock: 5 Tips to Help You Re-Adjust to Life at Home

Volunteer, Sarah Conner, shares her 5 secrets to dealing with Reverse Culture Shock after returning home from volunteering abroad.

African ImpactMarch 14, 2019

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African Impact News

Balance for Better: She is Who I am Celebrating Today

This International Women's Day, our Foundation's Fundraising and Marketing Manager reflects on how female empowerment has become a fundamental part…

African ImpactMarch 7, 2019

Internship Testimonials

What I Learned During my Entrepreneurship Internship

Kevin Lee, an intern on the Social Development & Entrepreneurship Internship in the Greater Kruger National Park shares what he…

African ImpactMarch 6, 2019

The AI Experience Wildlife Conservation

Is Swimming With Dolphins Ethical?

Exploring the Impact of Dolphin Tourism in Zanzibar “Marine wildlife has sustained human civilization and development for millennia, from providing…

African ImpactMarch 1, 2019

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Environmental Sustainability Internship Testimonials Zambia

An Environmental Sustainability Intern in Zambia

Environmental Sustainability itern, Maya Halevy, gives us insight into the internship - explaining the need for it within a littered…

African ImpactFebruary 4, 2019

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African Impact News Community Volunteer Testimonials Wildlife Conservation

Miss Great Britain: a Wildlife Conservation and Community Volunteer

Miss Great Britain, the lovely Anna Burdzy, tells us about her experience on our Big 5 Research and Youth Empowerment…

African ImpactFebruary 1, 2019

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The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Essential Reading – Africa is Not a Country by Dipo Faloyin

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