Africa
Below is a sample of some of the projects which UWC students have made a difference in Africa with GoMakeADifference’s support.
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Project 21 Kenya — Kakuma, Kenya – (2024)
The project set up a community grocery store to empower refugees and impact their life.
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Let’s Talk Clean Cooking — Mbabane, Eswatini – (2024)
LTCC is a student-led initiative which aims to tackle the detrimental impacts of traditional cooking.
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Light-UP — Harare, Zimbabwe – (2023)
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The Indoor Air Pollution Reduction Cooking Stove — Marondera, Zimbabwe – (2023)
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InnovaTek — Nyamapanda, Mashonaland East Provice, Zimbabwe – (2023)
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O futuro é Nosso! (The future is ours!) — Quelimane, Torrone., Mozambique – (2023)
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The Allunteers — Mohale's Hoek, Lesotho – (2023)
Our ultimate aim was to serve high school students by supporting them through the challenges they face as they prepare for life after high school. To achieve this, we designed a flexible program that included ice breakers, workshops, a panel discussion where college students came and shared their experiences since they finished high school, and fun games.
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Water for life — Turkana county, Kenya – (2023)
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I am more than you think — Busiika- Luweero district, Uganda – (2023)
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“Mam teeda me” — Fada N’Gourma, Burkina Faso – (2023)
A community engagement project initiated to support 25 displaced women and educate girls in Fada N’Gourma, Burkina Faso. To create sustainable jobs and to educate displaced girls through scholarships and promote inclusive Education for girls.