News & Projects

New Years Resolutions

5th January 2009

Thinking of New Years resolutions...? Do something different in 2009, and make it a year to remember!

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5km Santa Run 2008

7th December 2008

Jolly Africa Now supporters raise money taking part in sponsored Santa run!

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Beekeeping in Kenya Top of the Class

18th November 2008

Africa Now's Schools Beekeeping programme in Kenya wins Entrepreneurship in Education 2008 award.

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Africa Now's £1 Challenge

17th November 2008

Africa Now is challenging schools and students to raise money for Africa Now through our exciting new £1 Challenge.

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Celebrating Our Supporters

8th September 2008

Over the last year many daring Africa Now supporters have completed challenge events, raising over £15,000 in sponsorship money. Thank you for all your hard work!

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Ernst & Young Award

27th June 2008

Africa Now win prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year regional award in the social category.

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Africa Now Wins Charity Award!

4th May – 4th September 2007

Africa Now is proud to announce that it has been awarded Charity of the Year 2007 for International Aid and Development.

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News Archive

What's On

London 10k Run

12th July 2009

Do your goals involve being a bit healthier? Supporting a good cause? With Africa Now you can achieve all this in one go - we're entering a team for the British 10k London Run and would love you to join us.

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London Mazda Triathlon 2009

1st – 2nd August 2009

Swim, cycle and run through the capital in one of the UK's most prestigious events. Anyone can get involved, as an individual or as a team, with distance options to suit all abilities.

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Skydiving

3rd August 2009 – 30th September 2010

Experience the exhilaration of jumping from 10,000 feet with an instructor or brave the 3,000 feet solo dive. Either way you get to jump at no cost to yourself and raise money for Africa Now. You can jump EVERY weekend so give us a call!

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London to Paris cycle ride

9th September 2009

Need motivation to get fit? Why not cycle from London to Paris. Read Mark Gidney's account of his experiences and find out why it's the trip for you.

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Kilimanjaro Trek

16th – 25th October 2009

Join the team at Africa Now and combine your sense of adventure with your charitable side by climbing Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro.

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What's On listing

Oxfordshire resident to run his 8th and final London Marathon in aid of Africa Now

Completing one London Marathon is a great achievement for most, but after almost a quarter of a century of taking part in marathons, this year, David Basham took part in his eighth and final marathon at the London Marathon on Sunday 22nd April 2007. basham

David Basham, 61, ran his first marathon in Banbury back in 1983 and 24 years and 15 marathons later, ended his long distance running career on a high by taking part in this years London Marathon.

"I wanted to run in aid Africa Now because it's a cause I really believe in", said David. "Sustainable, long term projects in rural areas, such as the ones Africa Now operates in really make a difference to the lives of many individuals and families in Africa."

David completed his final marathon in under 4 hours 15 minutes and raised over £1000 for Africa Now!

If you would like to take part in a run and raise money for Africa Now, contact us by calling 01865 249 997 or email info@africanow.org