Support African Women and Children
Program Overview
Afroplan is a day care center founded in 2012 to help women and children aged 3 to 6. This wonderful day care center where children from the poorest families from Usa River can come to learn basic math, science, grammar, Swahili and English. In addition, it is a place where these children can stay safe and supervised while their family or guardians earn an income.
Supporting women economically is another goal as women are generally paid much less than men. This project offers women jobs to earn a higher income, which in turn helps their families escape poverty. Although there are currently only 3-5 women working at Afroplan, we all hope to grow this project to empower a generation of women in the Usa River.
All volunteers and interns have the opportunity to impart a basic knowledge base that will accompany them on their journey. To this end, various subjects are taught at the facility, like English or Mathematics. They also help with homework supervision. In doing so, they support the children and respond to their individual needs.
Mission: To free children from poverty, hunger, lack of education, and poor health care for their future.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Gap Year
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
- Education
- Mathematics
- Social Work
- Sustainable Development
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Education
- English Teaching
- Environment
- Health Education
- Social Work
- Adventure Travel
- Internships
- Self-Discovery
- Sports
- Teach Abroad
- Volunteering
Updated Dec 18, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- Arusha, Tanzania
Types & Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Gap Year
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
- Fields
- Education
- Mathematics
- Social Work
- Sustainable Development
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Education
- English Teaching
- Environment
- Health Education
- Social Work
- Types
- Adventure Travel
- Internships
- Self-Discovery
- Sports
- Teach Abroad
- Volunteering
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Online Application
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- During High School
- Post High School
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FAQs
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How far is the project Afro Plan from guest house?
Distance from Guest house is approximately 30-40 minutes by foot depend on individual speed. No cost for public transport.
What distinguishes you from other organisations?
We are a small organisation that only operates in Usa River, Tanzania. All of our projects are located within a 15-kilometre radius. Many volunteers who have already been with us say that we are like a second family because we are all constantly on site, live in the same area and enjoy doing activities together with our volunteers.
Which Insuarance do i need?
Voluntary service or an intern abroad, if you are going abroad, you will need special international health and travel insurance tailored to the needs of volunteers or intern
Are there specific arrival and departure times, or can I choose?
You can choose your departure date and time as it suits you best. We will pick you up from the airport regardless of when and at what time of day or night of your flight.
Do I always have a local contact person whom I can contact at any time
Yes, I, Anita Bornkast, live permanently in Tanzania, so I am a resident and spend 8 hours a day in our guesthouse. My office is in the guesthouse and you can talk to me at any time. If I am away, I can be reached by telephone day and night. I am always ready to listen to anyone.
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