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The Happy Africa Foundation is proud to support a number of noble conservation and community development initiatives throughout eastern and southern Africa.
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Claire Mann from the UK shares her feedback after volunteering in Kenya
Did African Impact provide you with enough information on arrival for you to feel confident in your new environment and role as a volunteer? Any suggestions?
I was very impressed not only with the information I received on arrival but also with how friendly and welcoming the African Impact staff were.
Did you feel your orientation was effective? If not please explain why and feel free to put forward any suggestions that you may have.
My orientation was very effective and as I was made to feel so welcome, I felt able to ask any questions I had.
Were you given sufficient training in terms of instructions for the tasks and duties you were involved in? Excellent
What were some of the highlights of your placement?
It is difficult to pick out one highlight as I enjoyed everything about the project, however I did very much enjoy working with Lilian in the slums.
What experiences did you least enjoy, and why?
I enjoyed everything!
At any stage during your time on the program did you feel unsafe? Please explain
No, I never felt unsafe even though I was in Kenya during the election troubles because the African Impact team looked after us all very well.
Could you please explain your true feelings and thoughts about this Program? What do you think you gained from your volunteer experience?
My experience on the project in Uganda was not entirely a happy one, unfortunately, and I was beginning to wonder if I had done the right thing in giving up my job to volunteer for a few months. However, having joined the project in Kenya, I soon realized that my initial decision had been the right one.
The Kenya project is really well run by a professional, committed and friendly group of people who help you to get the most out of your time volunteering.
My eyes have certainly been opened to the struggle some people face every day of their lives and yet they are still able to smile – amazing! I have also made some new friends and shared some great experiences with them. THANK YOU!
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