Environmental Sustainability Volunteer Projects in Africa

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Katharina Nowak, 31, GermanyReforestation & Environmental Education, Kenya

“It was a great pleasure for me to work 6 weeks as a volunteer on this project! The Placement Manager from African Impact made it possible for me to book at short notice and helped me a lot with the preparations. The team onsite took very good care of me in Kenya and went the extra mile to make the stay perfect. I learned a lot every day and had a lot of fun at work! The vision of the local project is to be the lead organization in ecological restoration in Kenya. They have a lot of know-how, they are a young & motivated team and they also do a lot of research projects. Therefore the work is super exciting and varied. It made me very happy to contribute to this important project. In addition, I was very grateful that I was able to see a lot of this beautiful country, to get to know the culture and to make really good friends. Many thanks to all who contributed to this awesome experience!”

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Mac Redi, 19, UKWaste Reduction & Ecobricking, Zambia

“African impact Zambia is just amazing. There doesn’t need to be anymore to this review because it is a simple fact that the experience of the Livingstone volunteering and living is amazing. The volunteering staff provide great support and understanding along with amazing vibes and community. Backpackers itself is an amazing place to live, with great communal areas and activities as well as friendly staff that make you feel safe. Luckily during my time in Livingstone I was on the ecobricking placement which I loved, I did also however have the opportunity to help on the other projects I was interested in including holiday club, teaching and girl impact which helped to keep things fresh and gain a wider understanding for the community in Livingstone. Thank you to the team for everything, it was an amazing experience I will hold dear forever.”

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Jake Evans, 27, UKReforestation & Environmental Education, Kenya

“I had an incredible time in Limuru with African Impact and will cherish my memories there forever. The team are so passionate about restoring the environment there and learning/experiencing how they are achieving this was wonderful. Our coordinator, Esther, was extremely helpful and friendly through the entire project, as well as helping the volunteers experience various aspects of the community.”

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Clare Scoltock, 33, UKWaste Reduction & Ecobricking, Zambia

“Everything about my time at African Impact was amazing! I was the only person on my project which meant that I was fortunate enough to work closely with Mulenga. Mulenga is one of the most inspirational people I have ever met. Whether it was tree planting at the partner schools, sourcing seedlings from local gardeners, or teaching environmental issues in Eco Club, he is a true community leader. If I will just take one thing from this experience, it will be to follow Mulenga's example of always showing up for others. Another strong element of African Impact is its close connections with the community. Relationships with schools, caregivers, and women's groups are deeply valued. African Impact prioritises the people at the heart of the projects, so as a volunteer you can trust that your work matters.”

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Benjamin James, 17, UKReforestation & Environmental Education, Kenya

“Highly recommend, the trip was fantastic, i have learned so much about the environment, different cultures and people and i am so grateful i had the opportunity, highly recommend! I have become wiser and more aware of the world, and how i can help support it. Amazing staff. Enjoy yourself, you'll remember it forever.”