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Africa

Africa is a vast continent known for its diverse landscapes, majestic wildlife, and rich cultural history. The varied regions of Africa include the plains of the Serengeti, the sandy peaks of the Sahara and the rugged coastline of the Cape of Good Hope, to name just a few of the highlights travellers seek. Others come in search of the ‘Big 5’ and other roaming game.

Africa is also known as much for its people and the cultural history they have created, as for the land in which they inhabit. The continent has seen the rise and fall of many civilizations, and today its people face a new set of challenges. Millions have been affected by diseases like Malaria and HIV/Aids, which have left many young children orphaned, and in the care of other family members. This has been compounded by a mismanagement and depletion of natural resources in some areas, as well as political instability. In spite of these challenges, Africa has shown to be a place of great resilience.

Local communities have been organizing to gain control of their natural resources, to strengthen their education systems to provide better opportunities for their children, and have been creating new economic opportunities to create greater stability. Planeterra is working in partnership with local communities to provide support in these efforts.
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With your support we can make a positive difference in the lives of people and in communities throughout Africa.

Africa Projects

Kenya Community Tourism Project Image Kenya Community Tourism Project
Location: Kowour Village, Kenya
Limuru Children's Center Image Limuru Children's Center
Location: Limuru, Kenya
Mpanga Primary School Image Mpanga Primary School
Location: Lushoto, Tanzania
Mwandi Community Farm Image Mwandi Community Farm
Location: Livingstone, Zambia
Red Hill Pre-School Image Red Hill Pre-School
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Shalati Pre-School Image Shalati Pre-School
Location: Mnisi, South Africa
 
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