"We're not looking for a majority. We're looking for people who can change -
even if it's just one person."
Jack Mila, VCI Kenya

Join A Team - Change a Life

Yes, there is something you can do about it.

You can join us in Africa and make a real difference in the lives of the communities there. Village Care teams are open to anyone with a heart for the people of Africa. Because we serve a very diverse population, we welcome diversity on our teams. There are no special qualifications - anyone 16 years of age or older who is physically capable of handling the rough roads and difficulties of rural travel can join.

Won't you please consider
coming with us?

The life you change may be
your own.

Read November team member Adrianne Roe's letter to her donors - a personal view on her trip
(with pictures!)

Read a powerful excerpt from our extended stay team member's letter to his team.

Volunteer now!

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Supporting active citizens in the villages of Africa

Since the founding of VCI, we have held to a simple philosophy: there are simple things that everyone can do to improve their lives. At the most basic level, it starts with interaction and discussion. It takes an actively engaged community to confront poverty.
Read more about our Community Discussions.

We Ask:

What can you do with the resources you have on hand today to make a difference?

Communities in Africa are mobilizing to care for their most vulnerable members. Businesses are sprouting, promoting healthy families and healthier communities.

Meet Lydia in our Newsletter for the Lugazi Ladies Necklace Project. Read the June 2009 Necklace Newsletter.

Necklaces for sale!
Village Care is partnering with Bwavu Mpologoma to sell paper neckaces from Uganda.
Click here to learn more!

Check out our new
Sponsors and Donors
page for the latest!
Featuring Mauricio Betancur,
Dave Steiner and more!

Read the VIllage Care Blog for all the current updates on teams and happenings! Join VCI in Africa in 2012 - start your planning now for all 2012 and 2013 trips! Don't wait to the last minute or you will get left behind! $2350 plus airfare includes safari time for all East Africa trips! Remaining trip dates for 2012: September 29 - October 13 - Kenya (only two spots left!) November 3 - 17 Tanzania Trip dates for 2013: April 13 - 27 - Sierra Leone May 25 - June 8 - Kenya June 15 - 29 - Uganda July 6 - 20 - Kenya July 27 - August 10 - Burundi August 17 - 31 - Tanzania October 4 - 23 - Kenya and Uganda (Special extended two country team! Trip fee $2600) (note - dates are subject to change) Other news - Read VCI Founder David Glenwinkel's book - The Insanity of Africa All proceeds from sales of the book go to Village Care International. Click here to purchase! Sally's Update - October 2010 Check out what the Village Care staff is up to in Africa. Read Sally's October 2010 Newsletter