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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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.
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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.