Tel. +44 (0)1273 600030 (UK)
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Winner in the Responsible Tourism Awards 2008, Best Volunteering Organisation category and Highly Commended in 2007, we own our ground operation, which means we have complete control over the sustainability and integrity of our projects and the quality of the experiences we provide. We additionally subsidise our philanthropic objectives through additional funds raised by our Charitable Trust to ensure our work has real and lasting tangible benefits to the communities in which we work.
Our camps act as a source of local industry and employment. 100% of fresh produce and project materials are sourced from sustainable local suppliers and skilled workers are employed from the surrounding communities to assist volunteers with project work. Group sizes are kept small to reduce any negative impact.
Accommodation styles will vary depending on your programme and camp location. However, all permanent accommodation is constructed using locally sourced materials and is in keeping with traditional styles. Temporary camps are designed to create as little impact on the environment and natural surroundings as possible.
Your participation on this programme provides a significant contribution to indigenous communities and environment. The main focus of our work is on education. Achievements include the construction of new furnished classrooms, increasing attendance at schools in villages such as Mbokomu, and feeding programmes for over 450 children that provides them with the energy to tackle their school day. We take significant measures to reduce our impact on the environment and offset our carbon footprint.
Our team in Africa originate from the host country and their passion for sustainable development of their communities and environment is inspiring. Camp Managers are the local guys that make our experiences unique. They provide advice on conduct, language training and will help to make camp feel like home. This interaction creates a unique bond between you and the community that will remain with you long after you leave.
In short, our commitment to local people and the environment is not a by-product of our programmes but core to everything we do. All of our projects are developed and co-located in partnership with the local communities to ensure they (and their natural environment) receive tangible and long-lasting benefits.
The UK office is here to assist you with your booking and help you prepare for your trip. There is also a 24-hour emergency contact number that can be left with your relatives in case they need to contact you or us urgently.
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