African Impact
Travel ArrangementsWestern Cape, South Africa51-200 Employees
African Impact has been operating volunteer projects and internships across Africa for over 15 years. We believe in the philosophy of “giving a hand up, not a hand out”. This means we work with communities to identify their needs and offer support through volunteer assistance and, in some cases, donations and fundraising from our charity organization, the African Impact Foundation. We help create a strong foundation by empowering individuals and communities to be self-sustaining and then slowly withdraw support. 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 into global citizens who understand the unique political, social, economic, and cultural landscapes of the countries they work in and how humanitarian issues such as inequality, poverty, and violence are created in the first place. Our organizations and partners: Our projects are developed hand in hand with local communities and we work in collaboration with local NGOs, schools, hospitals, clinics, women’s groups, and organizations across the continent to ensure the work we do meets the needs of the communities and contributes to long term, sustainable change. Our Awards: • Innovation in Philanthropy 2019 • Innovative New Intern Abroad Program 2019 • Top-Rated Volunteer Organization 2016, 2017 & 2018, 2019 • Top-Rated Volunteer Program 2016, 2017 & 2018, 2019 • Outstanding Volunteer Project 2014 & 2017 • Innovative New Program 2013, 2014, 2016 & 2017, 2019 • Africa’s Leading Conservation Company nominee 2008 – 2017