Blogs

Blogs

“Everyone has something valuable to offer in the service of others”: Spotlighting ACT’s long-term volunteers

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands: one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” — Audrey Hepburn In this day and age, free time is increasingly hard to...

Empowering Widows- Collette’s Story

“Talent is universal, opportunity is not.” –  Nicholas Kristof What happens when talent is buried by tragic circumstance? Entrepreneurship is a cornerstone of alleviating economic hardship...

Couture for a Cause

ACT events have kicked off this year in style. Music filled the air as models took to the catwalk in stunning patterns at Woven in Africa, a sensational student-led fashion show fundraising for...

In it for the long run- Jonathan takes on the London Marathon for ACT – IAfrika

Twenty-six (26) miles is a long way to go for a medal, but for Jonathan Mearns, it’s a short distance to travel when you’re running for a future where poor disadvantaged children can be weaned...

Female education against the odds: Bertha’s story

“No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women, and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.”— Michelle Obama Tanzania: a beautiful country...

Zambia’s Success Story: How ACT Transformed Martin’s Future

“Your generosity has made a significant impact on my life.I am sincerely thankful for everything you have done for me.”– Martin Kunda (Zambia) Zambia: Promise and Challenges Zambia is a beautiful...

Your Impact Across Africa in 2025

  Bringing Joy and Hope As the festive season arrives, we find ourselves looking back with immense gratitude on a journey that began over a quarter-century ago. Since 1998, your unwavering support has...

Our fantastic summer interns

“If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever.” – Kofi Annan At the African Child Trust...

#StepForChange: Elia’s Journey of Hope in Kagera, Tanzania

“ACT has shown me my dream is still possible”– Elia at his college campus in Muhimibili Kagera, a region in north-west Tanzania, is home to many bright and hard-working young people with hopes of...