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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Gorilla Trek in Uganda

I am fundraising to help the gorilla community and build a playground to benefit school children and their community.
Charlotte Volunteering in Uganda!

In June 2018 I am travelling to Uganda with the charity East African Playgrounds to help build a playground for a school in rural Uganda. Play is so important for children's development and it gives them their childhoods.
Rebecca's going to Uganda!

I am going to Uganda in July 2018 to help build a playground for a school in rural Uganda, bringing the developmental benefits of play and giving children their childhoods.
Let's Build a Playground! - Ebony's Fundraising Page

I am fundraising for the East African Playgrounds as I would like to be able to give something that I had as a child, to other children, who are less fortunate.

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.

The Gorilla Trek

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
Costs and fundraising

Find out the costs and the fundraising targets for The Gorilla Trek. You will also find out a clear breakdown of the cost so you can know where every penny you raise or pay goes to.
Costs and fundraising

This incredible volunteering experience is just a fraction of the cost of most. Just because it is low cost does not mean it is low quality. We are able to provide our volunteering project at a reasonable price because we don't know have large overheads or work with third party providers who need to make profit. We aim to be transparent and accountable with where the money we receive goes.
What is the volunteer project about?

It’s 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!
Who we are
FAQs - Gorilla Trek

No question is ever too big or too small for us to answer. And the questions you are thinking of, I am sure many others are thinking off too. Have a look here to see if your question is answered but if not then do feel free to get in touch.
How to apply

To ensure the best experience for our communities and volunteers, we can only select a limited number of volunteers to come to Uganda. When applying to the Uganda Volunteer Project, remember we are not judging you on travel or volunteering experience we are looking for passionate and committed volunteers who will make the most of the experience.
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.
FAQs - the Volunteer Project

No question is ever too big or too small to answer. And the questions you are thinking off, we're sure many other are too. Have a look here to see if your question is answered but if not then do feel free to get in touch.
How to join us

With limited spaces on The Gorilla Trek there is no time to waste for securing your spot on The Gorilla Trek this coming summer. An adventure you will never forget.