American Connections to Africa, Inc. (ACA) is an educational non-profit organization
whose mission is to promote goodwill and understanding between the peoples of America and
Africa. ACA organizes American donations of books, computers, and medical supplies
to African village schools. ACA also arranges internships in Africa for American
students, teachers, and professors. The internships include a college level
introduction to a variety of aspects of Africa, ranging from geography to tribal
culture. Students participate in agricultural, educational, environmental, and
health projects along with local villagers.
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ACA provides
development assistance in a unique manner. Students, teachers, and other professionals
participate in internships in which they directly deliver supplies and assistance to areas
in need. In this way, ACA can insure that all items are properly distributed while forming
a stronger bond between participants on both sides. American participants see how their
assistance is put to use, while African participants meet the people who are helping them
instead of merely receiving impersonal packages. With the reduction and elimination of
many government sponsored foreign aid projects, it will become increasing important for
private activities, such as offered by ACA, to help offset these losses. They are
important not only to the receiving countries, but to American interests and the
perception of America as a friend to peoples of the world. |
Through ACA, students, teachers, and professionals experience Africa while contributing
to its sustainable development. ACA participants gain the satisfaction of helping people
to help themselves while establishing a bridge between our peoples. Please see our village
projects page to get an understanding of the important ways in which ACA helps rural
communities in developing countries.
Work Trips
Based in Zimbabwe--expanding to Mozambique and Zambia over
the next year and across Africa as our resources allow.
Important Note:
- ACA operates electronically, not with paper.
What this means is that if you have questions, email them to us and we will
respond.
There are no applications to fill out, additional
literature, etc. These all add to costs that we work diligently to keep down.
Feel free to call us if you have specific questions you
want answered. (856) 672 - 9142
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We are now creating a FAQ (frequently asked questions) page
in order to cover the questions you have about the internships. Email your questions to us and
we'll respond to you directly and add your question--with the answer--on the 
Volunteers
If you would like to help in our activities but can't see
yourself getting away to Africa in the very close future, we can use help Stateside as
well! We certainly need help finding and collecting the books, encyclopedia,
computers, and other equipment for shipment. To find out more, go to
Memberships
Memberships to American Connections to Africa are
available. If you or a corporate sponsor are able to donate old computers, books,
educational materials, or serviceable tools of any sort, or if you are interested in
sponsoring a student intern who might otherwise be unable to participate in the program,
let us know. We can arrange pickup of materials for shipment to Africa or
connect you to a college or university program to help a prospective participant.
Weekend Safaris
Weekend visits to many areas of interest can be booked
while serving in your internship experience. ACA participants are eligible for discounts
for travel and tours in the region.
Contact us: Phone: (856) 672 -
9142
Fax: (603) 925 - 5417, E-Mail: info@connect2africa.org
Address: 118 Bentwood Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Note: Phone provided by GAEA
Corp.
All photographs were taken on ACA Tours,
ã 1997 American Connections to Africa, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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