News & Projects

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What's On

  • London Triathlon 2010

    7th August 2010 - 8th August 2010
    Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Why not volunteer to take part in the London Triathlon 2010. Places are much sought after with over 10,000 people taking part last year.

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  • London to Paris Cycle Ride

    14th July 2010 - 18th July 2010
    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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  • The British 10K London Run

    Sunday 11th July 2010
    The Nations favourite 10K London road run is happening again this year, join thousands of runners and be part of this special and glorious 10th anniversary British 10K London Run 2010.

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  • Skydiving

    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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What's On listing

Resources

Download any of the following documents by clicking on the green link (Word documents will give you the option of 'open' or 'save').

If you are experiencing difficulty downloading any of the above documents, please email info@africanow.org.

Enterprise Development

ENTERWeb - gateway to enterprise development resources
The SEEP Network - network of organisations supporting small enterprises

Fair and Ethical Trade

Ethical Performance Magazine - newsletter for socially responsible business
Ethical Trade Initiative - network of businesses, trade unions and NGOs 
WFTO - The World Fair Trade Organization
Traidcraft - UK's largest independent fair trade organisation

Microfinance

The Microfinance Gateway

General Development Resources

BOND - UK-based network, British Overseas NGOs for Development
ID21 - selection of the latest and best UK-based research

Other Organisations

Comic Relief - tackles poverty and promotes social justice worldwide
Big Lottery Fund - formally Community Fund, distributes National Lottery money
DFID - Department for International Development (UK Government)
European Commission Development Directorate-General
EuropeAid Co-operation Office - the distributor of EU external assistance funds
Africa Guide - online guide to Africa
Greening Rusinga Island initiative - website for one of Africa Now's Kenyan projects

Jobs and Volunteering

Charity Job - wide selection of vacancies within UK charities
Eldis Jobs Online - provides links to development job sites
Jobs in Charities - paid and voluntary vacancies throughout the UK
World Service Enquiry - overseas voluntary resource

Giving to Charity

CAF - Charities Aid Foundation, formerly All About Giving website with online donation facility for a large number of charities
CAF CharityCard - find out about giving to charity with CAF's CharityCard
CAF eFundraising - secure online donation site for standard debit/credit cards
Smartchange - helps individuals and companies find charities on the internet that are close to their home, their work or their heart.