Testimonials
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"I was fortunate enough to take part in several SMART field trips whilst I was in Kathmandu. These involved travelling across the Kathmandu Valley in various directions, observing training programs, meetings and discussions.”
Read more“Of course the Himalayan Mountain Range is a major drawcard for anyone visiting Nepal. There are a range of options to view the mountains, three of which I managed to fit in."
[Volunteer]
SMART, Nepal
“The breadth of skills and experience developed whilst working in the public sector, as a CIPFA accountant, have been invaluable when tackling the challenges of the organisations I have worked with through AfID."
Read more“This has developed me as a person and has stretched my skills, in a way, that no training course could provide. My employer has a more rounded and resilient employee who adapts easily to the challenges their role throws at them.”
“I gain so much from each experience that undertaking volunteer assignments is now part of my life, being a better employee and global citizen is a bonus that I believe benefits all.”
[Volunteer]
Kyaninga Child Development Centre, Uganda
"So far everything is amazing! And this the best thing I have ever done! Thank you so much for organising it!"
[Volunteer]
Ineza Children's Centre, Uganda
"Ingrid (CIMA) thank you again so much for this amazing gift you have given us--both of your time and of your travel to Uganda. Even in this connected world, there is just no substitute for physical presence, especially in a place like Uganda."
Read more“I have tried to inch forward with the accounting principles but have had neither the time to spare when I am there nor the skills to do it properly. It has been so fabulous that you have had both. Thank you."
"I truly cannot thank AFID enough for what you are doing for the Ineza Children's Centre and the Ineza Parents' School. Ingrid's visit has been incredibly successful … I am so beyond grateful. This will make such a huge difference to their work in Kisoro, both on the practical level, but also just in terms of the vast amount of learning and the huge confidence boost that this has given the staff there.”
[Partner Organisation]
Ineza Children's Centre, Uganda
“Lauren and Adam were incredible. I honestly couldn't be happier with the placement and I share this feeling with Kunthear. There is definitely further work to do, and they were very constructive on helping with plans for how to ensure the systems and processes they have created are used regularly by our staff and built on in the future."
Read more"It's been really uplifting to host such passionate volunteers and be a part of them making such strong bonds with our team - I really couldn't be more happy with AfID and constantly want to thank you all a million times :)”
[Partner Organisation]
Cambodia Cambodia
"During my stay we worked, we laughed, we danced, we created memories and ultimately I and Kidzcan became FAMILY and I will never forget such a learning experience."
[Volunteer]
Kidzcan Zimbabwe
"Words are not enough to express how grateful we are for Jack and the support you have offered us as Kyusa... he delivered way beyond what I had anticipated. He has helped us set up a financial system that we can use with ease, it is free and allows us to generate financial statements in the easiest way. This is a huge step for us and we feel confident as we embark on this new year.
Read moreHe also helped me with setting up a financial model that we can use both to track progress as well as make projections that are both vital for regular reporting and grant applications. He also took me through the tool to understand how to use it while he is not here.
In addition to all that, he develop a financial management training tool that we are going to be offering as a training package. In other words he has developed a new product for us as an organisation. This is a life time value addition for us as a growing organisation.
In a nut shell, Jack is the best consultant/ volunteer we have had so far and I am deeply grateful for this partnership."
[Partner Organisation]
“We are proud of the partnership we have with AfID and would be donors are showing more interest in us when we let them know that our Accounting staff are AfID trained.”
[Partner Organisation]
