A message from our MD, Greg Bows
December 22, 2020
This year was nothing any of us could have predicted or expected. This existential global crisis has reached and affected
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Alumni Competition: Win a Free Volunteer Project Placement
December 21, 2020
Tell us how volunteering has impacted your life, and win a free placement at any of our volunteer projects in
Writing for Change in Africa
November 27, 2019
A group of students from Grand Valley State University impacted 8 NGOs in South Africa through professional writing on a Writing for Change internship.
Vulnerable and Endangered Species: African Lion
July 18, 2019
Lions could be extinct by 2050 if the current rate of habitat loss and poaching continues. We explore the most serious threats facing African lions.
A Teacher From Kenya Becomes the First African to Win the Global Teacher Prize
March 28, 2019
Peter Tabichi, a teacher from a small village in Kenya, became the first African to win the prestigious Global Teacher Prize. His story is one about generosity, grace, and a fierce belief in the potential of African youth.
The Global Water Crisis and Why World Water Day Matters
March 22, 2019
We explore the global water crisis that is affecting many countries around the world, and discuss why World Water Day is critical for raising awareness about water scarcity and the value of water.
Balance for Better: She is Who I am Celebrating Today
March 7, 2019
This International Women’s Day, our Foundation’s Fundraising and Marketing Manager reflects on how female empowerment has become a fundamental part of who she is today.
Adorable and Unlikely Animal Encounters in Africa
February 14, 2019
To celebrate Valentines Day, we want to share a collection of adorable (and unlikely) animal encounters captured on our volunteer projects in Africa.
Welcoming Miss GB to our Conservation and Community Project in South Africa
February 1, 2019
Miss Great Britain, the lovely Anna Burdzy, tells us about her experience on our Big 5 Research and Youth Empowerment volunteer project in South Africa.
The Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization: African Impact
January 24, 2019
Read why African Impact have been named the best volunteer abroad organization for three years running by the leading travel resource, GoAbroad.
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