Afrismo Student Exchange

BALLO KIKUYU 2 GREEN GARDEN

If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart

Nelson Mandela

What can we do for you?

For you we have a range of services, adventures and experiences, designed for everyone from 6-year-olds to adults.

English course

We offer English courses with Cambridge Assessment English for children, teenagers, university students, adults and businesses.

Language trip and volunteering in Kenya

We offer a language trip that stands out from other destinations in English-speaking countries such as England, Ireland, the United States, Australia and Malta.

Family-stay cultural exchange

For families with young women and men aged between 18 and 25 years of age, we offer the option of hosting a Kenyan student or having your child hosted in Kenya in a one-to-one cultural exchange. Otherwise, your child may be hosted in Kenya without necessarily reciprocating, for a maximum of 1 month.

Internship and volunteering in Kenya

We offer young people between 18 and 30 years of age the unique opportunity to engage in an internship in hospitals and schools in Kenya to enjoy a memorable experience, both professionally and from a human standpoint, ranging from 1 to 3 months extendable to a maximum of 6 months.

What they say about us

The trip I made in 2013, in my fourth year in high school, to Kenya with Hillary’s organisation in collaboration with Liceo Copernico, was without a doubt one of the most significant and enriching experiences of my life. The beauty of the landscape, the multitude of new things to learn and the ability to get in touch with a culture so distant from mine helped me open up to the world and increased my curiosity toward the unknown. An approach that still guides me today and helped a lot in my growth as a human being. Besides particularly appreciating the opportunity to attend a local school, among the most precious memories are also the days spent as guests in the families of the local schoolgirls. It was an authentic experience that allowed me to get to know the local culture even more closely and helped me overcome many difficulties with English, which was an obstacle for me at the time. Years later, I still consider that trip a crucial stage in my personal journey and a memory that I cherish with great gratitude. Still etched in my mind, the beauty of those landscapes and the warmth of the people I met is difficult to describe in words. Marta Treccani, currently an animation designer, Vancouver, Canada Marta Treccani, oggi disegnatrice animazioni, Vancouver, Canada

Marta Treccani

Animation Designer

I was lucky enough to spend time in Meru twice, in 2017 and 2019. These experiences left a profound mark on me: they allowed me to meet extraordinary people, with whom I have built bonds that I still harbour in my heart and whom I consider to be true friends today. Living in such a different everyday life, I realised how easy it is to take for granted knowing the world, as opposed to listening and observing before judging. I learnt that beyond cultural differences there are shared stories, dreams and values, and that dialogue and friendship can build bridges that transcend geographical distances and prejudices. In Meru, I learnt that exchange is never a one-way traffic: every encounter is an opportunity to grow, discover new prospects and question one’s own certainties.

Stefano Semeraro

Physics graduate at the University of Padua

It was one of my first experiences of cultural exchange and volunteering; as such, I didn’t have any expectations and that was the best part of the trip. As a matter of fact, during our stay, every situation, every moment was new and a chance to enrich my life baggage. From our arrival to our departure, the key word was hospitality. This helped my trip companions and I to interact and connect with people, from the youngest to the adults. By exchanging words, sharing spaces and time, we had a chance to observe, understand and learn values and notions that we would hardly have learnt elsewhere, starting with the different way of life from which we can learn a lot, all the way to deeper questions that most often remain etched in our memories. “Adaptation” is another key word, for this as for any other journey; as you approach a different culture, it is essential to adapt, and thus venture into uncharted territories and test your abilities and weaknesses, stepping out of your comfort zone. The result is a journey of self-discovery, which, besides being extremely fascinating and enriching, can be useful in everyday life, in interpersonal interactions and tackling obstacles … As far as my experience is concerned, I do not have any negative remarks, because I learnt to turn challenges into moments of self-assessment, from which I learnt a lot!

Mirko Bonetti

Medical student at the University of Brescia

We express our deep gratitude for a study trip to Kenya that you organised in collaboration with Liceo Copernico, in which our daughter participated during her high school career. For her it was a unique, intense and deeply transformative experience. Back from that trip, we found a girl grown not only culturally, but also and above all as a human being. She acquired a new awareness of the world around her, a greater openness of mind, and a sense of responsibility that she could hardly have acquired in other contexts. Direct contact with a culture so distant from ours, having a first-hand experience on challenges experienced by local communities on daily basis, and the opportunity to step out of her “comfort zone” was a giant leap in her growth and learning curve. She returned with enthusiastic tales of the warmth of the people she met, the challenges faced with her travel-mates, and the authentic beauty she discovered in those places. As parents, we can only thank the people who made this possible. We firmly believe that such experiences are fundamental to a teenager’s education: they not only enrich the cultural background but also help to build citizens who are more attentive, aware and supportive. We very much hope for the revival of the project, so that other students can reap the benefits of this experience. We are sure that, as happened with our daughter, other boys and girls can also draw a profound enrichment that will accompany them throughout their lives. Thank you for your commitment and dedication. We wish you all the best in this endeavour.

Maria Grazia e Graziano Gosio,

Parents to Beatrice Gosio

For me, this was a very intense and formative experience. My time in Kenya enriched me greatly, both personally and professionally. Besides opening my mind, helping me to adapt to very different contexts, it also had a real impact on my career path. As an experience, it also greatly boosts the curriculum: it demonstrates flexibility, initiative and the ability to work in international contexts.

Beatrice Gosio

14. October, 2025.

We offer English courses with Cambridge Assessment English for children, teenagers, university students, adults and businesses.

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