Where we work

Burundi

Murakaza school project, BujumburaRead more

Rwanda

Imizi Children’s Centre, Eastern ProvinceRead more

Zimbabwe

Shinga Development Organisation and TrustRead more

Kenya

Lewa Children's Home, Eldoret and Kamili Organisation, NairobiRead more

Sierra Leone

We Are The Future, FreetownRead more

Latest

We are the Future School, Sierra Leone - how free lunches are improving children's grade

children at the WATF School used to have to skip lessons to sell charcoal in order to pay for their next meal. Now a brand new kitchen and dining room mean they have a free lunch so they can attend school full time and teachers note that their grades have improved

The Murakaza School in Burundi - a lesson in turning a disaster into a success

When flooding destroyed part of the school, it looked as if it might have to close, but thanks to your generous support, not only have repairs been done, but there was enough money left over to build an extra classroom and a nursery

Mr Kanu – From unemployed to successful gardener

Thanks to the School Garden project, Mr Kanu started planting vegetables and turned his life around.

Charity Advent Calendar launched to support our work for communities in Africa

We are incredibly honoured to have been chosen as one of the charities being supported by Advent of Change this Christmas. Brand new, unique and innovative advent calendar where you can give back as you count down to Christmas this year.

Who we are

We build real, lasting solutions to local problems.

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Our UK team

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Join our global community of volunteers and help us change lives in Africa.

Our approach

We work with grassroots organisations so they can better serve their communities, work more creatively and more efficiently and become central actors of their own development.

Our impact

We've already helped over 380,000 people access education, healthcare and nutrition.

Education

We work to help the poorest communities in Africa send their children to school.

Volunteer in Africa

Embark on a journey with us that will impact your life and the lives of many others.

Where your money goes

Financial Reports and information on how we spend donations

Burundi

Murakaza school project, Bujumbura

Nutrition

We fight malnutrition through improved food production and access to clean water.

Back to School Appeal

Our Back to School Appeal will help some of the poorest children in Rwanda, Burundi and Kenya to receive an education by paying their school fees and buying them the materials they need. Read more

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