The Tour De Nice – Cycling challenge to educate poor children in Africa

by ACT

This summer the world’s most prestigious cycling event, the Tour de France is finishing in Nice. It is the first time since 1903 that the Tour de France has not finished in Paris. To mark this historic occasion, a team of four ACT supporters, Peter Motteram, Peter’s son Toby, son-in-law Tim Oelkers and close long…

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ACT Nigeria – growing from strength to strength

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“If you have not walked in my shoes, and experienced the lows from where I came, and reach the heights that I have climbed, you will find it difficult to understand me saying that ACT means everything to me.” Favour Ogbonna (ACT alumna, 2021) In May this year, ACT Director Kunle, was in Nigeria to…

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Meet our Intern, Archie

by ACT

Hello ACT family! My name is Archie and I am one of the social media and communication interns working at the African Child Trust (ACT). Some Background: I am a graduate of Loughborough University with a BA in Politics and Economics and like many graduates, I was a bit stuck in regards to what to…

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Breaking the Silence – ACT’s Fight Against Period Poverty

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“When girls are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous.” – Michelle Obama In communities where basic amenities are scarce, education can become an uphill battle, particularly for young girls facing a natural yet stigmatised occurrence: menstruation. In regions like Malawi and Nigeria, where African Child Trust (ACT) operates, period poverty remains a significant…

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Eid Mubarak from everyone at ACT!

by ACT

This week Muslims across the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan and a month of fasting. At ACT we are proud to recognise the cultural and religious diversity in the communities that we operate, which is why we would like to say Eid Mubarak to all of our Muslim supporters and we…

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Roseline – A Life Transformed

by ACT

Our mission at ACT is to support disadvantaged fatherless children and orphans in Africa, who face challenges as a result of unfortunate circumstances. We aim to give such children an opportunity to unlock and fulfil their full potential. This is our focus and the main reason why ACT was formed 25 years ago. We recognise…

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