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our commitment to volunteers
you will work with, not instead of, local people
your skills will be matched to their needs
you will know exactly where and how your money is used
your work will be part of a sustainable programme

our commitment to the community
we will ensure that volunteer placements are beneficial, not exploitative
our priority is to match community needs with volunteer skills
we will ensure that local people will not subsidise volunteers
our relationship is long-term and sustainable

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our commitment to volunteers and communities
rewarding, challenging and safe experiences for volunteers and local people alike, where at least 80% of volunteers' funds are spent in the host country

Truly accountable, ethical, responsible, sustainable volunteer travel

Uzama Crafts Programme (WWC)
South Africa
working with children
Work with children and adults on this innovative community crafts programme in South Africa.
African Savanna project (WE)
Swaziland
wildlife science & conservation
Work with researchers and rangers in ground-breaking research on threatened species – big game...
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