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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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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 ImpactJanuary 21, 2025

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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 ImpactMay 13, 2025

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 ImpactJanuary 14, 2025

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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 ImpactAugust 14, 2024

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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 ImpactAugust 21, 2024

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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 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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7 Top Internships in Africa

Looking for opportunities for self-discovery, growth, and learning in 2019? An internship abroad could be right for you. Here are…