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Join a construction team to build homes, hope and a brighter future

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Become an active global citizen and help people living in poverty

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Vine Trust: Connecting People. Changing Lives.

We enable volunteers to empower communities living in severe poverty in Tanzania and Peru. Working in partnership with local organisations, we bring real and sustainable development to some of the world’s most vulnerable people.

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Elly at home with Mama Valentina

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Elly at home with Mama Valentina

Join Elly Kimaro as he visits the home of Mama Valentina. The home was built in 2017 by a workparty from Babcock. Enjoy. 

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Meet the first children to arrive at Kazunzu

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Meet the first children to arrive at Kazunzu

It's a special day.  Watch this short video from Samuel as he introduces the first children to arrive at Kazunzu Village of Hope. 

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At Home with Elly

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At Home with Elly

Join Elly Kimaro as he revists the home build by the Vine Trust 2018 General Workparty in the Moshi Region of Tanzania. Come inside with Elly and see around ...... and don't miss seeing the goats. Click to watch.  Our thanks again to Elly. 

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Latest News from Peru

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Latest News from Peru

Elena Pila, National Director PMEAP, provides an update on the COVID situation in Peru.  Many Thanks Elena. 

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Elly revisits Home 100.

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Elly revisits Home 100.

Elly Kimaro sent a couple of short videos from his visit to the 100th home build by Vine Trust volunteers in the Moshi Region of Tanzania. It's the home of a young girl called Eva Marie and her grandmother Rosemary. The video starts with an introduction from Willie. Our thanks to Elly. 

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Climb aboard!

Volunteer as a medical or dental professional aboard our medical ships on the Peruvian Amazon or Lake Victoria Tanzania. Help provide healthcare and health education to communities living in severe poverty.

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Get your hands dirty!

Support our local partners in Tanzania to build homes for vulnerable children and families. Empower communities living in extreme poverty, providing them with the security they require to have a brighter future.

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Learn and discover!

Take education beyond the classroom and begin the adventure of a lifetime to Tanzania or Peru. Become an active global citizen as part of a School Expedition, providing care and shelter to vulnerable communities.

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3,997

Volunteers

144

Homes Built

2,002,033

Medical & Dental Consultations

What our volunteers say

Testimonials

“What a truly life-changing experience for the young people who travelled with us! They are much more self-aware and have a hugely increased awareness of perspective. The impact has been evident; I would highly recommend this challenge to anyone! ”

– Jill Drummond, Building Volunteer

“It was an unmissable opportunity to visit these remote communities and use my skills to help people ”

– Rhona Raeburn, Medical Volunteer

“The overall experience of supporting an initiative like this has been most rewarding and impactful. From considering the "white saviour complex" to meeting locals and working alongside them to realize this initiative; I have learned a lot. ”

– Kalen Lees, Building Volunteer

“…an absolutely wonderful, unforgettable trip. The Tanzanian medical team and crew couldn’t have made us feel more welcome ”

– Sue Aiken, Medical Volunteer