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Stacie (ACCA)

Msichana Empowerment, Kenya

"I feel incredibly privileged to have spent two weeks working with four amazing women (five including fellow volunteer Hayley) at Msichana Empowerment who help girls struggling through poverty, those at risk of FGM and who just want to stay in education. It was eye opening in so many ways. I really hope I’ve made a difference to Msichana’s finance department and Joyce feels my time with her was useful."

Andy (CIMA)

SolarAid Zambia, Zambia

"I am just coming to the end of my first week of many in Lusaka, Zambia. I am here volunteering as an accountant for SunnyMoney, a company that distributes solar powered lamps all around this and several other countries in sub-Saharan Africa. This is my second placement through AfID and I will hopefully be here until mid-December. Looking forward to the rest of my time here."

Keith

Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam, Vietnam

When Keith retired from 27 years in the accountancy sector, he decided to travel the world. Whilst he found solo travel fun and interesting, he decided he wanted to do something more with his time and having searched for responsible and meaningful volunteering opportunities, a friend told him about AfID. Fast forward a few months and Keith decided to volunteer for one month with Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam (HSCV) and 4 months later? He's still there! We caught up with him to find out about his volunteering experiencing...

Amy & Jonny

Cambodia Knits, Cambodia

The last couple of weeks have been pretty crazy in he Page abode. It all still seems slightly unreal, almost as though we may wake up from the dream of it all, but on Saturday we will be off to Cambodia!

Agnes (ICAS)

Red de Empresarias de Nicaragua, Nicaragua

After leaving the house on a cold Monday morning at 4am, my start was challenging. All radar in Scotland, and backup, ceased to function. An hours fraught delay and we got started. The pilot was wonderful and calmed many fears. It reduced my time in Amsterdam before the plane to Panama City.

Phil (CIMA) & Natalia

SolarAid Malawi, Malawi

Phil and Natalia will be spending six months with Solar Aid in Malawi, an award-winning charity that aims to enable the world’s poorest people to have access to clean, renewable power.

Peter (CIPFA) & Elizabeth

Temwa, Malawi

Peter and Liz will be providing financial support to Temwa which works with the 39,000 strong community of Nkhata Bay North in Northern Malawi. Temwa aims to support the local communities develop sustainable agriculture and forestry and improve health and education outcomes.

Sophie (ACA)

KNGO Cambodia, Cambodia

Sophie spent six months volunteering with the Khmer New Generation Organisation (KNGO) in Cambodia. Before setting off from London Sophie was looking forward to experiencing Cambodian culture and way of life, as well as providing impactful support to KNGO.

David (FCCA)

Cambodian Rural Development Team, Cambodia

David spent 8 weeks in Cambodia supporting the Cambodian Rural Development Team. Read about David's experience and his insightful top tips for future volunteers.

Stephen (FCA)

Grassroots Tanzania, Tanzania

Steve volunteered for 3 months with Grassroots Tanzania. Read all about his work, the people he met and his unique experience including climbing Kilimanjaro.

Pratthana (CA)

Ndhiwa Community Empowerment and Development Project, Kenya

Pratthana has been exploring Africa working with some of our partner organisations using her financial expertise to improve the standard of living for many local communities. Take in the sights of her adventure here.

Rebecca (FCMA)

MicroCredit Foundation (MCF), Zambia

After being made redundant from her corporate role in London, Rebecca took only nine-days to find a new role as Finance Manager at MicroCredit Foundation, Zambia. Read about her adventure in Africa!

Spencer (FCA)

WhizzKids United, Argentina

Spencer, FCA, and his wife Manda are currently spending one-year in Durban, South Africa, volunteering at WhizzKids United - a charity that focuses on promoing healthy behaviour change. 

John (ACCA)

EduSport, Zambia

John successfully helped two charities during a 6 month placement. Some of his highlights included volunteering in both Rwanda and Zambia, adjusting to the Africa way of life, playing barefoot Gaelic football and running marathons!

Matthew (CIPFA)

Phare Ponlue Selpak (PPS), Cambodia

Matthew visited temples and ancient historical sites while mentoring the finance staff at Phare Ponleu Selpak (which boosts the self-esteem of children through song and dance) and Meakea (which provides education and healthcare).

Matt, ACA

Rose Cambodia Rehabilitation Centre, Cambodia

Matt spent 4 weeks in Cambodia with a disability charity learning about Cambodian culture and trying the local dishes. His amazing experiences ultimately caused him to overcome his scepticism about international charity.

Clare (ACA)

Moyo Babies Home and Redeemers Children's Home, Uganda

Clare spent 9 weeks in Uganda at Moyo Babies Home and at Redeemer Children's Home, where she helped budget for the next year, made many little friends, and used up all her balloons.

Laura (MAAT)

Rural Healthcare Foundation (RHCF), Uganda

Laura spent six weeks in Uganda. During this time she saw silverback gorillas and elephants, met many welcoming local people, and visited farms, schools and wells to see the positive impact of the charity.

Julianne (CA)

Village Health Works, Burundi

Julianne Favron credits Africa with changing her whole perspective on life: she spent 6 eye-opening months in Burundi helping charities support women, provide healthcare, and promote reconciliation between survivors of conflicts.

Helen (ACA)

The School Club Zambia , Zambia

Helen spent three months using her finance skills in Uganda. During her travels Helen helped build wells, visited schools, saw Victoria Falls and the Great Rift Valley, went on a sunset cruise, and saw cheetahs and elephants.

James (FCPA)

Childreach Nepal, Nepal

James from Australia spent 4 fun-packed weeks in Nepal supporting Childreach, which provides children with education and health care services. In between providing financial coaching, he enjoyed a much more relaxed way of life.

Anisha (ICAEW) & Siva (CIMA)

Ahazaza Independent School, Rwanda

Siva and Anisha spent five weeks in Rwanda at Ahazaza, an independent school set up by a strong-willed Belgium lady. When not playing with the children, they helped increase the school’s financial self-reliance.

Andrew (CIMA)

The John Paul II Justice And Peace Centre (JPIIJPC) , Uganda

Andy Murphy spent four exciting weeks at the JPIIJPC in Uganda, which fights poverty and inequality. As well as coaching local staff in financial management, Andy experienced many unique and exciting activities in Uganda.