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African Impact pioneered responsible volunteer travel in Africa in 2004 and has since grown into the largest provider of volunteer projects on the continent. Our projects are developed hand in hand with local communities to ensure the work we do is ethical, responsible, and relevant to the needs of those communities.
We help create a strong foundation by empowering individuals and communities t...
African Impact pioneered responsible volunteer travel in Africa in 2004 and has since grown into the largest provider of volunteer projects on the continent. Our projects are developed hand in hand with local communities to ensure the work we do is ethical, responsible, and relevant to the needs of those communities.
We help create a strong foundation by empowering individuals and communities to be self-sustaining and then slowly withdraw support and move on to other initiatives and projects. This ensures they are able to support their families, pursue their dreams, and develop their countries without being dependent on aid.
Our mission is to create long-lasting change and shape our volunteers and students into global citizens who understand the unique political, social, economic, an...
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Jess Cooper
Participated in 2017
AlumniJess Cooper is a 21 year old Graphic Designer from England.
I've always wanted to visit Africa and I've always had an interest in wildlife so I figured I might as well make my time over there mean something. I found Antelope Park by browsing through African Impacts website and fell in love with the idea.
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Makayla Vandenberg
Participated in 2016
AlumniMakayla is a second year apprentice chef from Sydney, Australia, where she is currently working on her Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery. Though she...
My main inspiration was just wanting to help out somewhere in the world in any way I could. My Dad also inspired me, as he pushed me to do it.
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Danielle Brush
Participated in 2017
AlumniDanielle is a 20-year-old from Northern Ireland. Her life was changed forever when she volunteered abroad in Zimbabwe, and her perspective of the worl...
I have always been fascinated about Africa. Since watching The Lion King as a child, I've always wanted to go. I love helping others, especially children, and always wanted to volunteer in another country.
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African Impact pioneered responsible volunteer travel in Africa in 2004 and has since grown into the largest provider of volunteer projects on the continent. Our projects are developed hand in hand with local communities to ensure the work we do is ethical, responsible, and relevant to the needs of those communities. We help create a strong foundation by empowering individuals and communities to be self-sustaining and then slowly withdraw support and move on to other initiatives and projects. This ensures they are able to support their families, pursue their dreams, and develop their countries without being dependent on aid. Our mission is to create long-lasting change and shape our volunteers and students into global citizens who understand the unique political, social, economic, an...
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African Impact pioneered responsible volunteer travel in Africa in 2004 and has since grown into the largest provider of volunteer projects on the continent. Our projects are developed hand in hand with local communities to ensure the work we do is ethical, responsible, and relevant to the needs of those communities. We help create a strong foundation by empowering individuals and communities to be self-sustaining and then slowly withdraw support and move on to other initiatives and projects. This ensures they are able to support their families, pursue their dreams, and develop their countries without being dependent on aid. Our mission is to create long-lasting change and shape our volunteers and students into global citizens who understand the unique political, social, economic, an...
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