Purpose of ATEV Projects
ATEV Projects represent our most impactful and enduring commitments to sustainable tourism development, student leadership, and community empowerment. These initiatives go beyond individual programs—they form the backbone of a growing youth movement in tourism across Africa. Each project is designed to foster ownership, long-term learning, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across borders.
Empowering Continental Growth
Four structured organizations driving standard upgrades, voluntourism networks, and award-winning tourism research.
PATHSA – Pearl of Africa Tourism & Hospitality Students Association
Unite and empower tourism and hospitality students in Uganda to advocate for industry growth, professional standards, and sustainable tourism.
PATSA – Pan African Tourism Studies Students Association
Pan-African network connecting tourism students across Africa to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and regional tourism development.
ATEVIA – Afri Tour EduVenture Innovation Awards
Annual awards program recognizing and supporting innovative tourism projects and student-led initiatives across Africa.
VPA – Voluntourism Project Africa
Volunteer program connecting students with meaningful community service opportunities in tourism, conservation, and education across African communities.
Project Highlights
View our project moments: fieldwork, award ceremonies, clean-ups, school campaigns, and transformative experiences across Africa.
Student Conference
PATHSA annual conference bringing together tourism students
Project Impact Across Africa
Measurable transformation through active chapters, student leadership networks, and voluntourism projects.
Students Reached
Through our programs
Projects Launched
Across the continent
Innovations Supported
Through ATEVIA recognition
Communities Impacted
Through VPA and student projects
Join the Movement
Whether you're a student, institution, donor, or professional, there's a place for you in these movements. Support or partner with an ATEV Project.
Become a School Chapter
Establish PATHSA or PATSA chapters in your university or college.
Nominate a Student Leader
Recognize outstanding tourism students for ATEVIA awards.
Sponsor an ATEV Project
Partner with us to fund and support continental transformation initiatives.
Ready to Build Africa's Tourism Future?
Whether you're a student, institution, donor, or professional, there's a place for you in these movements. Join an active ATEV project chapter or nominate outstanding student initiatives.