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, refugee, Impact report 2016

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

Kids Need to Play and Socialise, Wherever they Live!

This is a great cause and taking part in the project means I am able to directly see where the money is being spent, and how these children's lives are being transformed.

Tracey volunteers in Uganda

I've signed up with the charity East African Playgrounds to raise £600 to give children their childhood through play. Play has an incredible benefit on a child's development and I believe every child should have this opportunity as it builds physical, social emotional and cognitive skills giving them the space in which to make sense of the world and exercise freedom of thought.

The Gorilla Trek

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

Cansel Ella Volunteers in Uganda!

This summer I will be volunteering with East African Playgrounds in Uganda! Having a safe environment to play is a basic part of growing up and for this reason I am fundraising for my trip to help build a playground for a local school.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

Susannah Volunteers in Uganda!

I am going to Uganda in August 2018 to help build a playground for a school in rural Uganda, bringing the developmental benefits of play and give children their childhoods.

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.

Dafydd's Uganda Trek 2018!

I believe that every child deserves an opportunity to play, be active and have fun with their friends in a safe and friendly environment, and therefore I am taking part in the Gorilla Trek during August 2018!

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.

Sam's Uganda Trek 2018!

I believe that a childhood full of fun and laughter should be available to every child, so in 2018 I'm going to Uganda to build a playground for a local school!