Monday 10th October 2022 is World Porridge Day. We're asking you to join in our celebrations by hosting a fundraising porridge breakfast for your friends, family or colleagues during the week commencing 10th October and helping us raise 3,000 mugs of porridge.
Read MoreFor a long time, we've explained how going to school is about more than being able to read and write, with numerous long-term benefits that transform a child's future. As children return to school in the UK, find out what this really means.
Read MoreRemember A Charity Week is back from 5th-11th September and throughout the week, the campaign will remind you of the difference you can make when you leave a gift to a charity in your Will, after taking care of your loved ones. Will you give hope to children in Africa?
Read MoreLast week, we received a very kind donation via JustGiving with a lovely note. Given the absence of any donor contact details, can you help us send a response to young Elijah?
Read MoreWe are incredibly proud and excited to announce our single TCS London Marathon charity place for 2022 has been filled. Welcome to #TeamACF, Allie Maybrey!
Read MoreMovement For Good is back! With 620 £1,000 awards up for grabs this year through draws in June, September and December, we need your nomination to be in with a chance of success.
Read MoreAre you planning on giving something up for Lent? Why not give back at the same time?
Read MoreWith the theme of 2022’s International Women’s Day being “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow”, it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the work of our Tanzanian partner, School Girl Essentials, and the expansion of Education All Month, Every Month in schools in and around Arusha.
Read MoreFairtrade Fortnight returns from 21st February - 6th March 2022 and this year, the Fairtrade Foundation is focussing its activities around the effects of the climate crisis on food supply around the world. Why does Fairtrade Fortnight matter to African Children’s Fund?
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, we introduced you to Kiama Primary School, the newest member of our Kenyan Porridge Clubs programme. Today, we're delighted to introduce the second new school to join in the scheme: welcome Juja Farm Primary School!
Read MoreIf you are a Nectar card holder, you can now donate your Nectar points to African Children's Fund. Find out how!
Read MoreWe are very pleased to welcome Kiama Primary School to the Kenyan Porridge Club family in our latest programme expansion, enabling education for 370 pupils every school day.
Read MoreFurther to our posts on 2nd March and 13th July 2021, we are very disappointed to have to remind our supporters of an ongoing land scam targeting those living in Kenya.
Read MoreBefore we press on with our 2022 objectives, we like to start the new year with an opportunity for reflection on the previous 12 months. Despite continued Coronavirus disruption, our Infographic demonstrates a year of programme highlights!
Read MoreRead on for details of our charity shop opening hours in Faringdon, Grove and Witney during the 2021 Christmas period.
Read MoreOur 2021 Christmas Appeal is here! This Christmas, we are encouraging you to donate £5 to buy a book for a young child born into poverty in Tanzania or Kenya. We are aiming to buy 250 new picture books to schools and pre-schools. Find out how to get involved!
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