About Rafiki Interns and Volunteers Africa

“Rafiki” is a Swahili word that means “Friend” in English. At Rafiki Intern and volunteering Africa, we believe in the power of friendship, compassion, and collaboration to bring positive change to our communities.

Rafiki Interns and Volunteers Africa Operate under Gilys and Rafiki Initiative Organization (RIO), meaning it is managed and overseen by RIO. RIO was officially established in 2018 and registered under Tanzanian NGO regulations with registration number 00NGO/R/8219. Read More About RIO

Our Mission

Our mission at Rafiki Interns and Volunteers Africa is to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills, time, and resources towards creating lasting change in disadvantaged communities.

By fostering cross-cultural understanding and collaboration, we aim to create opportunities for personal growth while addressing pressing global issues.

Our Approach

At Rafiki Interns and Volunteers Africa, we believe that genuine transformation occurs when volunteers are actively engaged in projects aligned with their passions and expertise.

We carefully select impactful initiatives across various sectors such as education, healthcare, environmental conservation, community development, and more.