Play Action International
Play Action International is a small charity with a huge impact. Our focus is play, but that doesn’t mean we’re only a children’s charity. We work in East Africa, supporting the whole of the community, from building playgrounds, to facilitating parent and teacher workshops, to recycling plastic into educational resources, and even running an apprenticeship scheme that employs previous street children to gain qualification, and lead onto full time employment. We enhance the prospects of whole communities.
ABOUT US: 

Founded in 2009 by two University students, we’re proud to be in our 14th year working with Higher Education students! In this time, we have built over 420 playgrounds in East Africa, estimating to impact over 750,000 children!

WHY OUR WORK MATTERS: 

But play is just for fun, right? Wrong! Play is a fundamental building block to a child’s development and education. It gives children social, cognitive and physical skills to apply in everyday life. But most importantly, a playground gives a child a childhood. In East Africa, play is not seen as important – labour is the priority. Our playgrounds are built at hospitals to aid recovery, refugee settlements to act as spaces for emotional outlet, and at schools to introduce play as a fundamental part of education..

OUR VALUES: 
Ethical
Sustainable
Empowerment
Inclusive
Needs Driven
Long term legacy
Summary
Culture
Education
Health
Young People
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
Charity / Nonprofit

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Our Opportunities

 
Project Play: Uganda
Play Action International
Min. weeks
Project Play: Uganda
Volunteering
Volunteer
Animals, Culture, Education, Environment, Young People

Ready to make your CV stand out and embark on a life-changing adventure? Dive into a summer experience like no other with Play Action International, our charity partner, and renowned NGO with over a decade of delivering impactful volunteer programs.

 
Project Play: Kenya
Play Action International
Min. weeks
Project Play: Kenya
Volunteering
Volunteer
Animals, Arts, Culture, Education, Young People

This summer, trade textbooks for toolboxes and transform lives. Project Play: Kenya is calling all passionate, adventurous students to join our trusted charity partner and NGO, Play Action International, in building vibrant playgrounds that spark joy

 
Project Play: Tanzania ft Kilimanjaro
Play Action International
Min. weeks
Project Play: Tanzania ft Kilimanjaro
Volunteering
Volunteer
Education, Environment, Young People

Are you ready to blend purpose with adventure? Join our trusted charity partner, and NGO, Play Action International for an extraordinary 4-week journey in Tanzania that will both enrich lives and fulfil your dreams.