Africa, AV Stories, Gap year, Kenya, Testimonials, Volunteering
As she reaches the midpoint of her AV Kenya placement, Daisy shares reflections from her first month volunteering at Kingwede Primary School in rural coastal Kenya: Jambo! Sitting here in the 30-degree-plus coastal heat of Kenya, I’m thinking back to my school days...
Africa, AV Stories, Gap year, Kenya, Testimonials, Volunteering
Every so often, a volunteer’s experience grows into something far greater than the months they spend with Africa & Asia Venture (AV). It becomes a story that continues to unfold years later—shaped by genuine connection, shared ambition, and the lasting impact of...
Africa, AV Stories, Career skills, Gap year, Kenya, Volunteering
After settling into my second year of university, I quickly realized that college life was just not doing it for me. I felt as though I was beginning another year of being trapped inside my “bubble”. I graduated from high school and had moved straight to university. I...
Africa, AV Stories, Gap year, Kenya, Summer program, Volunteering
Kenya – inland and coast – worlds apart In 2021, Rose Atkinson joined us for 12 weeks on our volunteer program on the Kenya coast for her gap year. Rose was lucky enough to experience both the Africa & Asia Venture (AV) project as well as a gap placement at...
Adventure Travel, Africa, Gap year, Kenya, Other, Summer program, Travel tips, Volunteering
Taking a Gap Year during university is the perfect way to gain experience, feel empowered and still graduate when you planned to! It’s the perfect option if you don’t want to take a full year out and you can make sure you really get the most out of the...
