Fundraising Manager - Suzie Rees

Suzie is an experienced fundraiser, having joined East African Playgrounds in early 2016 following 6 years working within the Wildlife Trusts movement. As Fundraising Manager, she is based in the UK full time and has oversight of all East African Playgrounds’ funding streams, with a specific focus on trusts and foundations. She also provides leadership and support to the rest of the UK team. She loves being able to connect funders with a cause they are passionate about, and has a particular interest in the difference play can make for children in crisis situations.

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Chloés Gorilla Trek Adventure

Where would we be without the magic of play?
A playgrounds is like a classroom in disguise, children don't know their learning, they don't feeling like they are learning, but really they are taking in the whole world whilst playing with their friends.
Join me in helping to build a playground in Uganda.
Helping children in East Africa

Where would we be without the magic of play?
A playgrounds is like a classroom in disguise, children don't know their learning, they don't feeling like they are learning, but really they are taking in the whole world whilst playing with their friends.
Join me in helping to build a playground in Uganda.
Francesca Volunteers in Uganda 2020!

In July 2020, I have decided to go to Uganda with 'East African Playgrounds' as part of their Gorilla Trek. During this time, I will help build a playground for a school, bringing the developmental benefits of playing to underprivileged children in rural areas. I will also trek to see the last remaining silverback mountain gorillas and whilst doing so will contribute to their continued conservation and protection.
Please help me give the gift of play to the children of Uganda!
Help Summer Dawson volunteer in Uganda!

I am going to Uganda this summer on the Gorilla Trek with East African Playgrounds, to help build a playground for children in rural areas and running creative play sessions, bringing the developmental benefits of play and activity to less fortunate children. Alongside this I will be visiting some of the last existing silver back gorillas and contributing to their conservation and protection, with the help from you!

Fundraising Volunteer - Cathy Melia

What would we do without Cathy?! Cathy volunteers weekly to help get applications off to the trusts and foundations.
International Events Manager - Andy King

Andy King is the International Events Manager of East African Playgrounds, responsible for our international projects (the Gorilla Trek and the Uganda Volunteer Project) and our ‘All Work and No Play’ corporate fundraising program.
Gorilla Trek Coordinator - Rebeca Lucy

Rebeca started her journey in student fundraising at Exeter RAG and is now managing the trek which she first volunteered on.
Volunteer Coordinator - Rachel Finch

Rachel's journey with East African Playgrounds started as a volunteer in 2012 and now she is in charge of all the volunteers.

Who we are

East African Playgrounds is a UK registered charity and international NGO, focused on East Africa, primarily Uganda. Children need to play to access their childhood, allowing them to gain all the developmental benefits that play has to offer giving them the tools for future success.
Gorilla Trek registration

The Gorilla Trek is the ultimate African adventure allowing you to explore, discover and develop the incredible country of Uganda. As an ethical, affordable trip, it’s what you need to have the summer of a lifetime. Apply now! Don't miss out on your place
The Gorilla Trek
The Uganda Volunteer Project
Uganda Volunteer Project

Uganda Volunteer Project is all about experiencing a new culture whilst giving children their childhoods through play. Weekdays volunteering at a school building a playground and weekends exploring the amazing activities on offer in Uganda. What's not to love! Apply now! Don't miss out on your place.
Fundraising support

To make sure you are bursting full of ideas and plans for your fundraising we have provided you with every resource you could possibly need. Have a read through all the documents below to make your fundraising is a breeze.
Preparing for the Gorilla Trek

Being prepared will make for having the best time in Uganda, so make sure you have run through our checklist of documents before you arrive in Uganda.
Gorilla Trek videos
The Gorilla Trek

The award winning, ethical, affordable and life changing charity volunteer expedition to the stunning country of Uganda
Why play?

Play is the universal language of a child. Play is incredibly important for children’s learning, wellbeing and for healthy brain development – the UN includes the right to play in its Convention on the Rights of the Child, the most complete statement of children’s rights ever produced.