Our impact

83% improvement in behaviour and concentration of children in class
100% of teachers stated a reduction in absenteeism
74% of children said they want to come to school because of the playground
98% of teachers stated an increase in enrolment
85% of children stating they have learnt new skills
96% of community members saw a positive change in the community

Play and Playground programme

The benefits of installing a community-centred playground and running our play programme are far reaching. The children learn new skills and gain the benefits of having a specific child-friendly space dedicated to them within the community. By implementing our play and playground programme we are able to:

Improved social, physical, cognitive skills as well as increased emotional wellbeing

Improved teaching practice and children's school readiness

Improved school attendance and enrolment

Decrease anti-social behaviour

Vocational training

Our programmes are designed to have widespread impact, which means the benefits go beyond just the children playing on the playground. Through our vocational training programme for disadvantaged young people we have seen improvements in:

Levels of employment, confidence and self-worth

Impact reports

Download our Impact report to see the latest statistics

Early Years refugee response report 2017 Child Friendly Spaces impact summary 2017

Impact report 2015-16

Case studies

Hear from a selection of East African Playgrounds beneficiaries about how the programme has impacted their lives and the difference it has made. From making friends, to learning new skills and feeling happier, all of these things can happen through our programme. Read more

Evidence based

Children go through tremendous development in a variety of areas during childhood. Their growth is enhanced by stimulation from their environment, for example through play. Read more

Monitoring and evaluation

East African Playgrounds has an extensive monitoring and evaluation system which we use to measure our impact in communities. Our outputs are based on East African Playgrounds theory of change. Assessments are taken at baseline, immediately following implementation and post-programme implementation (after 6-12 months). Read more

Latest

Fundraising for East Africa

Studying International Development, I understand the necessity of aid in helping the lives of those less fortunate.
So I ask a simple question:
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.

Uganda Gorilla Trek Fundraising

As an Anthropology student, I am fascinated by the incredible history of humans and apes.
The incredible link between these is so important in order to help understand our own species but wild gorillas are under threat; all gorillas species are listed as critically endangered.
Help me conserve these beautiful animals and help us understand more about our own past by donating to my East African playgrounds fundraising page. Thank You!

Charlie’s volunteer project

I am fundraising for East African Playgrounds because of the inspiring work that they do to provide a better education for children. Enabling them to develop mentally and socially through play.

Aaron Thompson - Uganda Volunteer Project 2020

Join me in helping to build a playground in Uganda!

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. Sign up 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.