Programs in Africa

House of Hope

The House of Hope, located next to the Sansfil neighborhood in Bamako, provides protection and a fresh start for girls and women fleeing violence. 

Girls' Cause

We fight against FGM in Mali.

Sponsor a Child! Program

We help children access education in Mali and Rwanda.

University Fund – Close to Africa Scholarship

We support our most talented students through to graduation in Rwanda and Mali. 

Connection Tour

We organize trips to Rwanda, offering our travelers authentic opportunities to connect through a blend of tourism and children’s activities.

Volunteer programs in Rwanda.

We offer volunteer programs in Rwanda that combine tourism and assistance, where alongside discovering Rwanda’s unique culture, genuine connections are formed with the locals. 

School construction in Mali

We support our partner schools in their development projects: building classrooms, drilling wells, creating sports fields, setting up computer labs, and more.