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Educating orphans, empowering widows and improving communities, to relieve poverty and advance development in Africa. Registered Charity No 1158266

Croydon, UK
Joined June 2011
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At ACT, we wanted to thank all our incredible supporters for the generosity they have showed us this New Year. Thanks to your help, we have reached almost 15,000 lives in sub-Saharan Africa since we were founded in 1998. 💚 Sponsor a child this New Year: buff.ly/31WOqM5
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🌟 Happy Sunday 🌟 As the nights draw in and the mornings get colder, autumn has finally arrived in the UK 🍂 As we embrace these autumn months, may the earlier setting of the sun remind us to take time to rest 🌙 We pray that you have a blessed week!
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🌟 ACT Biennial Event 2026🌟 What an event! Supporters came from across the world to Croydon to attend ACT's 28th Anniversary Biennial Event🎉 From musical performances to interviews to speeches, the day was packed with fun ✨️ Watch this space for more!
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Happy Monday! 🌟 You may have noticed we have been quiet on social media over the past week as we prepared for ACT's 28th Anniversary Biennial Event 🎉 The event was a fantastic success, with the ACT family gathering in Croydon for a day of festivities, and we praise God!
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Happy Sunday! 🙏 Today we are thinking of young people going back to school and university after the summer holiday. We wish them a smooth return, filled with friendship, happiness, and blessings 🏫
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He doesn't know it yet... Mubarak was a bright little boy with one dream: to invent something that will change the world 🧪 But he was limited by his circumstances. This all changed when ACT began to support Mubarak's education ✏️ Read on: buff.ly/X38CX5D
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You're invited!🌟 Next month, we are celebrating ACT's 28th Anniversary, and we want you to be a part of it. 📍 St Mary’s Parish Centre, 70 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 2AR. 📆 3 October 2026 🕑️ 11 AM 🚗 Parking available
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Join us for a fantastic day celebrating with the ACT family! 🌍️ RSVP to [email protected] ✏️
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🌟 Throwback to ACT's trip last year to Nigeria 🌟 Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with a population of more than 242 million people, of which more than 60% are under 24. ACT has been working in Nigeria since 2000 across the country.
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Currently, we work with CDLI in Ipaja. Alongside educating children, empowering widows and enriching communities, we run summer schools, weekend tutorials, and even Christmas Shoebox Appeals ✏️ To support our work, click here: buff.ly/zwhFMwd
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A mating pair of goats or pigs can give a whole community in Tanzania a sustainable source of income through ACT's livestock scheme. To learn more, visit our website, and consider donating so that we can reach even more families across Tanzania. buff.ly/3zgTJKI
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Meet Phalidos, a 16-year-old girl who took part in three menstrual health training sessions through ACT’s Period Poverty Project in Tanzania, in partnership with RHEMA JAMII. Help us reach more girls like Phalidos by supporting ACT here: buff.ly/3zgTJKI
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More pictures from ACT's annual Golf Day 🏌️ Every year, golfers gather on a warm, late summer day to play golf, catch up, and have some friendly competition. And all in the name of African Child Trust!
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Happy Sunday! Through faith, all is possible. At ACT, we have supported thousands of children in their education and welfare. This would not be possible without the support of our fantastic donors and God's grace. Click here to learn more about our work: buff.ly/HZxUlpJ
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Obed was once sponsored by ACT. Now he is repaying the kindness shown to him by donating textbooks to children! 📚️ When ACT met Obed in 2001, he was a bright and lovely boy who had tragically lost his father aged 8. With support, he was soon at the top of his class🏫
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Obed excelled and went on to study Geography at university. He then moved to the US, where he has lived and worked for the past ten years. Thank you, Obed, for giving the gift of education! 💭 Want to support the work of ACT? Click here to learn more: buff.ly/HZxUlpJ
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Period Poverty Project video series Take a glimpse into how ACT is tackling period poverty, delivering workshops to educate girls on menstrual health and life skills. To help us reach even more girls with life-changing education, visit our website. 🔗: buff.ly/HZxUlpJ
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Happy Sunday💖 Summer is a time for rest and relaxation, time off from school and work. Whether you are going away, staying at home or visiting family, we hope you have a restful and blessed summer with those you love☀️
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💭 Want to get ACT news delivered straight to your inbox? Stay connected with African Child Trust through our monthly e-bulletin, where we share exciting updates about our partners, supporters, and office. Click here to never miss a story: buff.ly/oKvY8J3
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⭐️ Happy Sunday! ⭐️ At ACT, we are grateful to everyone who chooses to give back and helps create brighter futures for children and widows across the communities we support. To learn more about our work, visit our website. 🔗: buff.ly/aAkbLAD
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🌟 Happy International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent 🌟 To mark the day, we're celebrating Shamim. Supported by ACT, she is now studying Crop Production and dreams of becoming a veterinary doctor and agriculturalist. Visit our website🔗: buff.ly/aAkbLAD
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