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Nationwide campaign of school inspections in Kenya

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.

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The Christmas Meal Appeal returns!

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!

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WIN £250 off the cost of our Youth Development Programme!

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.

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How do we ensure you have a safe trip when travelling with us?

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!

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Gap Year to ‘Gap Yeah’ with the Youth Development Programme

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.

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Dedzidi School needs your support – will you donate to Brick by Brick?

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.

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What is a Communication on Progress Report?

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.

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Can volunteering help your mental health?

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…

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Can I do my DofE residential with African Adventures?

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.

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Project Progress – The Walk Centre

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.

TRAVEL TALES – STEPH’S STORY
Travel Tales | Steph’s Story

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…

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UN Goals Uncovered: Part Three

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.

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Brick by Brick has begun!

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

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Plastic Problems: Minimising your impact whilst travelling

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...

TRAVEL TALES – ROSIE ROAMS KENYA
Travel Tales | Rosie Roams Kenya

For this month’s Travel Tale, our Marketing Officer, Rosie, writes about her trip to Kenya, where she witnessed the work she writes about every day…

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UN Goals Uncovered: Part Two

In a previous post, we discussed three of the 17 UN goals, and how the business and services that we provide aligns with them. In this blog, we’ll be looking into some of the other UN goals, and how we action them at our partner projects and with our volunteers.

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Nakuru Nature Knowledge

We thought it would be a good idea to give you a run-down on some of the furry, scaly, and feathered residents you could meet at Lake Nakuru.

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UN Goals Uncovered: Part One

The UN Sustainable Development Goals are a ‘blueprint’ to resolve global issues. The goals have since grown to encompass 17 initiatives which uphold and promote the UNGC's 10 universally accepted principles.

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