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In 2019, your generous donations to the Christmas Meal Appeal amounted to an amazing £2,149.78! Read on to see some of the best party photos we received from our partner projects.

As the start of a new decade approaches, we’ve been reflecting on the unwavering generosity of our supporters. Without your generous donations, and ongoing commitment to our cause, we wouldn’t be able to continue to support our partner projects in Ghana, Kenya, and Zanzibar. Proudly presenting 2019 Wrapped…

Will, our Volunteer Recruitment Manager, visited both Ghana and Kenya this year both as a volunteer and as a member of the African Adventures team.

Giving Tuesday - which takes place this year on 3rd December – is a global day of giving that sees people all over the world come together to support charitable causes. We're fundraising for our Christmas Meal Appeal this Giving Tuesday - read on to see how you can get involved!

Following the recent incident in Nairobi, Kenya, we have had a lot of messages from worried volunteers - past and present - concerning our partner projects in Nakuru and its surrounding areas. Please see below an open letter from our director, Dan, regarding the situation with the Kenya schools, and what is being done as a result at our partner projects.

The Christmas Meal Appeal returns this year, with the aim of providing every child at our partner projects with a nutritious meal and festive celebration this Christmas time. Make a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one, and guarantee yourself a spot on Santa's 'nice' list!

You could WIN £250 off the cost of our Youth Development Programme this Christmas! To enter, just book your place on any of our 2020 Youth Development Programme trips to Ghana, Kenya or Zanzibar before 11:59pm on Thursday 19th December 2019, and you’ll be automatically entered into the prize draw.

When you travel with us, your safety is our top priority. Over the past 10 years we have organised trips for over 6,000 volunteers, and have learnt a thing or two about how to deliver a trip that’s safe, exciting, and memorable - for all the right reasons!

Many young people opt to go on gap years before they start further education or enter full-time employment. If you’re aged between 16-19 and are considering taking some time out to travel next year, we think our Youth Development Programme (YDP) could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As the end of October draws nearer, we are imploring all of our supporters and volunteers, past and present, to donate to Brick by Brick. The more money raised, the more support we will be able to provide to guarantee the hundreds of children at Dedzidi access to a better education.

Our 2019 Communication on Progress Report is now available to view! The report details how we are working to advance the SDGs and the 10 Principles, both at our partner projects and through our operations as a company.

We often receive feedback from our volunteers here at African Adventures, much of which we find incredibly motivating, gratifying, and humbling. Some of the testimonials…

We have recently been accredited as an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) with DofE, and our Youth Development Programme can be used for your Gold residential.

The beginning of the academic year is often seen as a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. However, we think it’s also the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect, and take stock of progress.

This month’s Travel Tale is by Steph, our Senior Trip Coordinator. Steph reminisces about her experiences in each of our destinations, and give some tips…

In the final part of our series on the UN Goals, we take a look at how we are advancing three more Goals at our partner projects in Africa.

Brick by Brick has begun! Our latest campaign, which aims to raise money for Dedzidi Community School in Ghana launched earlier this week.

There are steps you can take to minimise the impact you have on the environment whilst out on your trip, by choosing plastic-free alternatives...