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Nothing stops Kamili

Despite the difficulties created by COVID-19 and the cancellation of their main fundraising event, nothing can stop Kamili organisation from supporting mental health patients.
Sylvia's fundraising page

Help me raise money for children and communities in Africa.
Helping Africa to be great

No child should be hungry and should all have equal opportunities to become what they desire
You travel so we can eat

We are delighted to announce a brand new partnership with a travel agency that makes a difference! Travel the world and give back to communities in need.

Nothing stops Kamili

Despite the difficulties created by COVID-19 and the cancellation of their main fundraising event, nothing can stop Kamili organisation from supporting mental health patients.
You travel so we can eat

We are delighted to announce a brand new partnership with a travel agency that makes a difference! Travel the world and give back to communities in need.
Opportunities for more responsible tourism and volunteering after COVID-19

David Randall explores some positive outcomes that COVID-19 might have on creating a more sustainable and ethical tourism industry in Sierra Leone and how volunteering can support this.
Elections results and no surprise in Burundi

No one was surprised when Evariste Ndayishimiye was declared the winner of the May national elections. He has promised to make the economic recovery of the country his priority and reduce poverty. But many question whether anything will change.
Burundi: a country on the edge of despair?

The political situation in Burundi continues to have a serious effect on the country's response to and management of COVID-19, with many going hungry.
Work continues to support local communities in Freetown

We are The Future is working with the Crabtown and Aberdeen beach communities in Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, to deliver food, water, soap and other necessities.
Community efforts are leading the way in Freetown

In Freetown, Sierra Leone, people are coming together to fight Coronavirus, 'the common enemy'. Bread and Water for Africa UK and We Are the Future are providing emergency food and water supplies to stranded communities.
What lessons from previous crisis can Africa apply to COVID-19?

Over the last 20 years Africa has lived with the effects of malaria, seen millions wiped out by HIV/AIDS, and only a few years ago faced a vicious outbreak of Ebola. What lessons have African countries learnt from other recent pandemics and how can they be applied to COVID-19?
Join thousands of people for the 2.6 Challenge and raise money for Bread and Water for Africa UK

Join thousands of people across the UK this Sunday, 26 April 2020 to raise desperately needed funds for your favourite charity.
How are African governments responding to COVID19?

While the numbers remain low, communities and governments in Africa are bracing for the worst, with different levels of preparedness.

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