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Posted on August 19, 2025
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“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela Aiming for Uhuru Peak Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is, in itself, no easy feat; but aiming for Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro, is a different challenge entirely. It is the summit – the highest of Kilimanjaro’s three peaks – reaching a height of…
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Posted on July 18, 2025
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“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” — Muhammad Ali Our amazing volunteers From its formation in 1998, volunteering has been at the core of how the African Child Trust (ACT) operates and carries out its work as a charity, in the UK and in Africa. Primarily, working…
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Posted on June 5, 2025
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“Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s future.” – John F. Kennedy Climate change is a global crisis, but its impact is not distributed equally. It falls hardest on those least equipped to respond – especially those already living…
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Posted on May 17, 2025
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“Give a child a fish and you feed him for a day, teach him to fish and you feed him forever.” – Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu A Spotlight on Immanuel Afrika (I.Afrika) On the outskirts of Nairobi, a beacon of hope shines brightly for some of its most vulnerable children. Immanuel Afrika (I.Afrika) rescues boys…
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Posted on April 29, 2025
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How ACT’s work impacts sibling children “I sustain myself with the love of family” – Maya Angelou Celebrating siblings and strengthening families For many women in the countries where ACT is working in Africa, losing a husband prematurely is not only a deep personal tragedy, but also brings significant economic hardship to the family. The…
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Posted on April 4, 2025
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“Clean water doesn’t just quench thirst; it nurtures futures, empowers education, and strengthens resilience for generations to come.” (Anon) Water is Life: A Lasting Change For communities across Africa, access to clean water is fundamental to good health, education, and economic development. At the African Child Trust (ACT), we believe in the power of sustainable…