As African schools prepare to reopen following Coronavirus lockdowns in March, it is essential children return to their studies and their scholarly safe havens. Yet our partners are increasingly concerned events of the past six months could derail children’s progress. Read on to find out why.
Read MoreNow more than ever African Children’s Fund is relying on gifts in Wills from supporters like you to help our work live on. Remember A Charity Week, from 7th-13th September, is the perfect opportunity to consider passing on something wonderful by leaving a gift in your Will.
Read MoreWe're very proud to have supported St Patrick's Special School in Thika in Kenya for a number of years, and more recently, we have begun working with AIC Mukeu Special School which is also in Kiambu County. Read on to learn how your donations help their students.
Read MoreDo you live in the Witney area? 🏠
Can you spare a couple of hours (or more!) each week? 👍
Would you like to work as part of a small team? 🙋♀️🙋
We are looking for new volunteers for our Witney shop and we would love to hear from you.
Read MoreAs well as promoting reuse of second-hand items, charity shops like ours in Faringdon, Grove and Witney have an important role to play in recycling and reducing landfill. Please read on for more details about changes to the TerraCycle recycling programme and how charity shops continue to play an important role in reducing landfill.
Read MoreOur fundraising superstar, Allie, had planned to run four races on consecutive weekends in May with the aim of raising £300 for African Children’s Fund before Coronavirus restrictions took hold. Read on to find out how she adapted her challenge.
Read MoreYou did it! We asked and you very generously donated to our recent appeal to buy a new cow for Joy Children's Home in Kenya. Thank you for your kindness. Read on to see the children welcoming their new arrival.
Read More16th June marks Day of the African Child and though our local charity partners won’t be in a position to observe the event as they usually would, it’s an ideal opportunity for us at African Children’s Fund to celebrate their work.
Photo: Kristian Leven Photography
Read MoreFollowing their closure due to Coronavirus restrictions on Saturday 21st March, we are incredibly pleased to confirm our three Oxfordshire charity shops will reopen next week . Read on for each shop’s individual reopening plans.
Read MoreOne of our partner organisations continuing to play a huge role during these times is the Joy Children's Home in Kenya. Unfortunately their cow has died and we'd love to help them buy a new one. Can you help?
Read MoreOnce more, we are thrilled to confirm African Children’s Fund has been nominated Charity of the Year for Juice Networking in Witney until May 2021, extending our partnership which began in June 2018 into a third year. Find out how the past year has progressed!
Read MoreAs our wonderful supporters will know, the effects of Coronavirus have been felt across the globe. Find out how our partner in Zimbabwe, the fantastic Mwana Trust, is responding.
Read MoreCould you donate one minute of your time to cast a nomination in Ecclesiastical's Movement For Good campaign so we can be in with a chance to win £1,000? Find out just how easy it is.
Read MoreOn 16th April, we invited our supporters to take part in The 2.6 Challenge to raise vital funds to help to save the UK’s charities. It’s less than 3 weeks after the event and we’re delighted to confirm our wonderful #TeamACF fundraisers and supporters did not disappoint!
Read MoreAfrican Children’s Fund is inviting you, your family and your friends to take part in The 2.6 Challenge from Sunday 26 April to help save the UK’s charities. Please join us!
Read MoreA huge THANK YOU to everybody who has donated to our emergency Sanitation Appeal so far. Of course, more funds mean our partners can support even more children and their families. Find out the difference your donations make.
Read MoreWith our charity shops closed and fundraising events cancelled or postponed, we are delighted to launch three new Virtual Events!
Walk 10,000 steps or run 5km or 10km. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreWith the first cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) being identified in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe, schools have already closed. It's undoubtedly a scary time for all of us, and those living in slum communities in East Africa are not immune to the fear. Just £5 will provide soap and detergent for a family. Find out how you can help.
Read MoreGiven the Government advice on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation encouraging social distancing, our charity shops temporarily closed at the end of Saturday 21st March.
Read MoreWe need your old vinyl!
🎼 Is your record collection taking up too much space?
🎵 Do you have nothing to play them on?
🎶 Have your music tastes changed?
🎼 Does your vinyl simply gather dust?
