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

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School
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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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International Nurses Day

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International Nurses Day

As part of International Nurses Day on Tuesday 12th May, members of the Royal Family interviewed various charities in celebration of the day. Vine Trust was honoured when our Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, had a zoom conversation with Ronald Kebaso (Jubilee Hope Medical Programme Manager and a trained nurse / midwife). Ronald was delighted to be interviewed and was very positive and thankful to our Patron for her continued…

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Message from the Chairman

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Message from the Chairman

Dear Friends, COVID 19 has changed our lives and I hope that you are managing to cope with all of the restrictions imposed on us. I hope most sincerely that you and are your family are healthy and safe. COVID 19 has also made a significant impact on the work of your charity, Vine Trust.  As Chairman, I want to update you with the current status as follows: All school…

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An Update from Vine Trust

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An Update from Vine Trust

In light of the ongoing and uncertain global health pandemic, Vine Trust would like to keep you informed of our latest developments. Please check back on this page for any updates as the situation develops.    Thursday 9th April Due to the evolving health situation surrounding COVID-19 and the government response, Vine Trust has been faced with financial and organisational challenges, as have many others across the globe. With worldwide restrictions…

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A Message From Our Chief Executive

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A Message From Our Chief Executive

Dear friends and supporters, As we all seek to manage in extraordinary times, I firstly want to send you and your extended family our best wishes and good health as we all find ourselves in national lock down. As an international volunteering development charity, we are acutely aware of how fortunate we are in the United Kingdom to have an exceptional NHS and to observe the outstanding national response by over…

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Spring Connections Released!

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Spring Connections Released!

Our latest edition of our Connections newsletter is ready to ready online. Read it here and a message from our Chief Executive here. 

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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

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

– Sue Aiken, 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

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

– Rhona Raeburn, Medical Volunteer