Program Reviews

This is an experience that will for ever be apart of my life. Through this organization i was able to complete one of my life goals of bring fresh water to those in need. The freedom, flexibility and support the organization is first class. For such a small and young organization, there is so much determination to do good and better the lives of others. I was able construct, hire, plan and help build a well, bring fresh water to those that have no access to it. James and Joyce the directors of the organization were so helpful and kind. I felt safe and at home at all times with them by my side the entire project. The food and house is top notch. I can't not express my gratitude for making my dream come true. Thank you and will see you in two years when i return!

As someone who has volunteered extensively throughout East Africa, I can safely recommend volunteering with ASTCF over just about any other project I've participated in. The area ASTCF works in is breathtaking, located in the national parks and never ending tea plantations of Southern Uganda. The communities who reside in the villages of Kahangi near Fort Portal are friendly, caring and very welcoming and the cohesion and mutual understanding between ASTCF and the local community is incredibly strong. This is what makes ASTCF's work in the region so satisfying - that it helps to facilitate sustainable development by working directly with the community to help fulfil its wishes and not its own. The unique thing about ASTCF is that it is run by a group of dedicated Ugandan professionals who specialise in a range of fields including development practice, environment and sustainability and medicine just to name a few. Thus, its well researched and innovate projects are the subject of a combination of years of experience and, through its relationship with the community, care. All projects promote sustainable tourism and economic development through teaching local people about the importance of preserving its local environment and wildlife. The team is very friendly and professional and the accommodation is excellent. I cannot recommend anything more!

The experience with ASTCF was the best ever! Since the first day I felt safe, happy, involved in all the program although my skills could not improve it.
The staff was a second family and I left a part of me there.

The country is just amazing. The people must visit that place at least one time in life. The Uganda's people are lovely and make the strangers fell home.

I lived for two months in a rural village, Kahangi. I still miss that beautiful place and the people.
I worked with the Kahangi's women papers and beads, doing wonderful and unbelievable stuff.
Then I played with the children of the village, that are so lovely.
I never felt unsafe... I really I wish everyone the chance to live at least one day of what I could live in Kahangi.