In the media

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Ffion plans Uganda trip to help build playground

2nd June 2017

Ffion James, talks about her love for volunteering and the reason she decided to volunteer with East African Playgrounds.

Tavistock woman to help build playgrounds in Uganda

27th May 2017

Ella Gardner talks about her fundraising journey towards volunteering with East African Playgrounds

Ms Stott drums up support for African playgrounds

20th May 2016

Music teacher , Ms Stott, explains why she wanted to volunteer with East African playgrounds and make a difference.

£20,548 raised for East African Playgrounds

14th April 2016

Canterbury Christ Church Students Union, celebrated their students fundraising and volunteering achievement with East African Playgrounds

East African Playgrounds: Play for All

6th November 2015

The article talks about how the charity was founded and the important values that East African Playgrounds still hold today.

EAP Volunteer Project review

25th September 2014

Student, Jordan Keighley, reviews his time volunteering with East African Playgrounds

In defence of 'voluntourists'

25th February 2013

Sam Blackledge defence volunteering in the developing world, but discussing the correct way about providing volunteering opportunities.

Manchester RAG does East African Playgrounds

8th November 2012

Manchester RAG promote the chance to volunteer with East African Playgrounds through their RAG society.

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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!