31/05/2025
✨2025 Projects✨
The much-awaited time has finally come, we are announcing our partnered projects and opening applications for this year's SAFAD placements!
Cranfield students and alumni will be receiving emails shortly regarding the application process and a link to the forms to join the projects. We welcome funding to help us make these projects a reality, and any contribution is incredibly appreciated (contact [email protected] if you wish to inquire about making a donation)! Through our donations, we are able to ensure our skilled Cranfield graduate volunteers are provided to the charities we partner with free of cost, and that they can be compensated for their time (with travel, accommodation, food, and transport covered) to ensure their ability to participate.
This year, we are offering 5 FULLY FUNDED volunteer placements across Africa, focussing on the themes of access to education and water. Each project is summarised below.
1- Confidence Academy International School: Lesotho
Volunteers will support the development of a new school in a rural village, working in classrooms and assisting with extracurricular programmes and communications. The role offers close engagement with learners and the chance to leave a long-lasting impact on the region’s education.
2- Nakalama Skilling Centre : Uganda
This placement supports women in rural Uganda through financial literacy and small enterprise development. Volunteers will train savings groups, help manage group records, and take part in community outreach.
3- Nangonde Youths, Widows and Elderly Women’s Association : Uganda
Volunteers will work with local women’s groups to improve financial resilience, record-keeping, and group management. The placement includes community engagement, capacity building, and mentorship.
4- Home for Youth Development Organisation: Ghana
Volunteers will join HYDO in Ghana assessing the effects of polluted water and their potential treatments, as well as assisting in constructing boreholes. The placement would best fit a candidate with a water MSc, who is also excited to engage with the community.
5- Seeds of Hope International Partnerships (SoHIP): Zambia
Volunteers will join a leading WASH organisation to strengthen data collection and improve internal and external communications. The role involves supporting digital systems, engaging with health promoters, and improving community outreach.
Don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected] with any questions!
