The Vessel UK is a unique, international programme where young people from the UK are connected with their peers from partner organisations across Africa. Our young people collaborate, connect, learn and share their skills, creating a powerful alumni of young leaders.  Participants facilitate ethical and socially responsible projects developed through active research, skill sharing, and the application of lived experiences with partners in Tanzania, Kenya, The Gambia, and now Namibia.

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Rank Fellows have the life changing opportunity

Spend two weeks in Namibia working with Havana Secondary School and Clocknet Vocational Centre. You will gain valuable experience with input from industry experts including:
  • Leadership development
  • Fundraising experience
  • Team skills
  •  Project development and delivery
This is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication, leadership and global learning.

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We’ve been facilitating global learning since 2004, participants gain a better understanding of their position in the world.

The initiative is funded through independent fundraising by young people, and support from partnerships with organisations, such as the Daneford Trust.

The Vessel UK offers:

  •  Training from industry experts
  • Application of learning from education
  • Acquisition of new skills and knowledge
  • Project development and delivery learning
  • Leadership development
  • Global learning


We’re keen for young people from disadvantaged communities, especially those who’ve been part of our youth journey to take part as well as individuals, colleges, universities and organisations in the UK.

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