March marked the start of our 2024 volunteer programme, with school students, PGCE students, corporate businesses and Club Charity Organisations travelling to Ghana, Kenya and Zanzibar to make a difference at our partner schools during our Easter Volunteer Programme. Thanks to all these fantastic volunteers, it has been another productive start to a new programme […] The post Easter Volunteer Programme 2024 appeared first on African Adventures ..read more

This year, our Ghana team will welcome our biggest programme to date, with hundreds of people travelling to the Volta region to volunteer and immerse themselves in a proud West African culture. We’ve been working in Ghana for 12 years and are excited that our 2024 programme is now underway. Our eleven partner schools will […] The post Ghana Volunteer Programme 2024 appeared first on African Adventures ..read more

Last week, Alex, our East African Director, travelled to Zanzibar to see Samson, our In-Country Co-ordinator for Zanzibar, to prepare to welcome our first Zanzibar volunteer group of 2024 this week. We have been working in Zanzibar since 2014, and it’s been amazing to see the programme grow over the last 10 years. With more […] The post Zanzibar Volunteer Programme 2024 appeared first on African Adventures ..read more

Last week, Fred, our Programmes Manager for Kenya, joined the UK team via video call to talk us through the 2024 Kenya volunteer programme and what he is most looking forward to this year. This year, our team and partner schools will be welcoming over 1,000 volunteers to Kenya. With lots of exciting project work […] The post Kenya Volunteer Programme 2024 appeared first on African Adventures ..read more

After the success of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Menstrual Health Management (MHM) programme in Zanzibar, African Adventures Foundation has been awarded funding to continue this vital work at our partner schools in Ghana. We are excited to be rolling out the WASH Programme at three of our partner schools in Ghana, with […] The post WASH Programme launched in Ghana appeared first on African Adventures ..read more

As the end of the year approaches, we’re looking back at another memorable 12 months at African Adventures, made possible by you, our volunteers, and supporters. This year, our partner schools welcomed our biggest programme of volunteers to date, who made fantastic progress with the planned development work at the schools and really left their […] The post 2023 Wrapped: Year in Review appeared first on African Adventures ..read more

This Autumn saw one of our biggest October programmes to date, with two CCOs, school and college students travelling to Ghana and Kenya to support our partner schools by way of teaching, sports coaching and developing the facilities at the schools’ site. Thanks to our volunteers, all here at African Adventures really feel we’re leaving […] The post October Programme 2023 appeared first on African Adventures ..read more

This summer saw one of our biggest summer programmes to date, with school and college students, Scouts and CCOs travelling to Ghana, Kenya and Zanzibar. Thanks to our volunteers, it has been a summer to remember for our partner schools, and we’re excited to share with you what our volunteers got up to in this […] The post Summer Volunteer Programme 2023 appeared first on African Adventures ..read more

Zanzibar is world-famous among tourists for its white sandy beaches and historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you’re looking for a taste of island life, historic Zanzibar is the destination for you. Here is our guide to help you get the most out of your time on this idyllic island. 1. Walking […] The post Top five things to do in Zanzibar appeared first on African Adventures ..read more

In 2013, Derby County Community Trust travelled to Kenya for their first volunteer trip with 13 volunteers. Fast-forward 10 years, and we’re celebrating their 10th anniversary, which took place this May! Over the years, the group has made a profound impact at our partner schools, and this year was no exception, with 81 volunteers joining […] The post Rams in Kenya Celebrate 10th Anniversary appeared first on African Adventures ..read more