African Impact has been operating volunteer projects and internships across Africa for over 15 years. OUR MISSION-Deliver the best international volunteer experiences with long-lasting impact VISION- We believe passionately in the power of volunteering to shape attitudes, lives, and, ultimately, in our way, the world. OUR LIVING VALUES Transform lives We are passionate about shaping people’s lives for the better. It is the essence of our culture and the driving force behind everything we do. Create impact through Relationships We invest in creating honest and fruitful connections and relationships with our volunteers, our employees, and with the communities we serve. Courageously lead the way We challenge ourselves to never stop learning and commit to stretching ourselves beyond the familiar to gain new insights. We consistently look at ways to improve and welcome change. Embrace the Journey We approach our mission positively and make achieving our vision a fun experience. umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu Translated simply, this means that “a person is a person because of other people.” I am because you are, and you are because we are; the essence of Ubuntu. This is the philosophy that drives us, as it creates values such as compassion, kindness Our organizations and partners: Our projects are developed hand in hand with local communities and we work in collaboration with local 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