About us

We are passionate about play. We use innovative and effective play-based interventions to help children learn, heal and develop.

Our History

Our History

In 2009, we were struck by the lack of safe and fun play facilities for disadvantaged children and the potential impact on their well-being and development. Our Founders, Carla & Tom, were not going to let this pass them by without doing something about it!

Discover how we have grown into an award-winning international development organisation whose services have already impacted the lives of over half a million children in Africa.

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Our Team

Our Team

Our incredible work is only possible because of the 80+ amazing people in the UK and Uganda, who together create the Play Action International team.

Our wonderful family is made up of paid members of the team, trustees, advisers, volunteers and interns. We have so many dedicated people working hard behind the scenes to bring play into children’s lives.

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Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

We pride ourselves on providing a fun, caring and rewarding working environment where everyone can develop and succeed.

See the details of all our latest vacancies in both the UK and Uganda right here.

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