East Africa – the forgotten destination
We do always ask our applicants why they have chosen that particular location as they might be missing out on a hidden, gap year gem! One of these hidden gems is East Africa.
Beyond The Great Wall
Everyone from US lawyers to Mark Zuckerberg have been taking Mandarin language classes, as China has emerged as a global superpower. But it’s a challenging language to get to grips with, hence the reason our AVs spend the first month of their gap year in China learning Mandarin intensively.
What do kids in Nepal do after their homework?
These kids show the lengths they go to after the school day, to seek out nature, excitement and a new experience. Let’s watch them head to the bat cave….
Happy Africa (Uganda)
We challenge you to watch this without smiling.
#Seetheworlddifferently.
15 Stunning images that will make you want to jump on a plane
From gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to white-water rafting on the Nile and the amazing flora, fauna and people of this spectacular country, there’s much to inspire about Uganda.
Update: 2015 Uganda Summer project
Thanks to our amazing supporters, The AV Foundation will be providing funds to carry out classroom renovations over the summer.
Renovation of a school building at Kasokwe Primary School
One of the school buildings at Kasokwe Primary School, Uganda was in an extremely poor state of repair. Using a team of local builders, the AV Foundation funded a project to renovate the building including reconstructing demolished gable ends, repairing broken parts...
Essential water supply at St Joseph’s School
No drinking water. No school.
It’s so easy to take a water supply for granted when it’s consistent. But imagine if it isn’t?