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In memory of Charles Tiger Kelleway

In 2021, Charles Tiger Kelleway volunteered with AV in Kenya. He spent three months contributing at Msambweni Primary School, assisting with Computing, Science, English, and Maths. He took great pleasure in immersing himself in the local culture, and formed some...

AV Foundation join Cheltenham College to support Kenyan school

AV Foundation, Kenya

We were delighted to welcome Cheltenham college students to Kenya for October half term. The students joined AV to work with the Vanessa Grant Trust at Gogar Primary School. A total of £14,127 was fundraised between Cheltenham College students, Chaplaincy Fund,...

AV Foundation join Oakham School to support Kenyan schools

AV Foundation, Kenya

In 2023, we were delighted to host Oakham School students from the UK for their 12th year in Kenya. The students joined AV for the February half term to volunteer at Mutethia Primary School in Meru county and Sirimon Primary School in Laikipia county, both near Timau....

How to take a last minute Gap Year

Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, AV Foundation, Career skills, Gap year, Kenya, Other, Summer program, Thailand, Travel tips, Volunteering

It’s never too late to take a last minute Gap Year! Even if you’ve got nothing organised and don’t know where to go, there are plenty of opportunities available for a spur of the moment, spontaneous travel experience! Whether you’re finishing your ski season or...

What Makes AV Different?

Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, AV Foundation, Career skills, China, Gap year, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Other, South Africa, Summer program, Tanzania, Testimonials, Thailand, Travel tips, Uganda, Volunteering

What makes AV different? Well, we know we’re not alone in wanting something different to the ordinary, standardised travel experiences that many companies offer. We believe in authentic experiences that help you to see the world as it really is, in all its variety,...

Celebrating 10 Years of School Trips to Africa with Oakham School

Adventure Travel, Africa, AV Foundation, AV Stories, Kenya, News, Volunteering

This year, Oakham school are celebrating 10 years of travelling to Kenya with AV. These school trips to Africa are not your average field trip! They involve charitable work with local communities, a safari and much more. The collaboration has achieved so much over the...

Celebrating International Volunteers Day!

Africa, Asia, AV Foundation, AV Stories, Gap year, News, Summer program, Testimonials, Volunteering

Today is International Volunteers Day! We want to take this opportunity to thank all of our amazing volunteers who have completed Gap Years, Summer Programs and Internships with us over the last 25 years. Africa and Asia Venture wouldn’t be the same without all...

Celebrating 25 years of Gap Year Volunteering and Adventure Travel

Africa, Asia, AV Foundation, AV Stories, China, Gap year, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, News, South Africa, Summer program, Tanzania, Testimonials, Thailand, Uganda, Volunteering

It is 25 years since Africa & Asia Venture (AV) first opened its doors to young people interested in a different kind of Gap Year experience. Our Volunteering and Adventure Travel programs have paved the way for thousands of likeminded, inspirational individuals...