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From the Village

What our members say.

Real stories from Africans who found their community in the UK.

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Amara K.

London, UK

Japabudz helped me meet my first friend in London — now we explore the city together!

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David M.

Manchester, UK

It's more than an app. It's a family that understands what living abroad really feels like.

★★★★★
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Sarah T.

Birmingham, UK

Finding my study buddy through Japabudz made my university experience so much better.

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Kwame A.

Leeds, UK

The Work Buddy group gave me the confidence I needed before my first UK interview.

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Ngozi E.

Edinburgh, UK

As a new mum abroad, the Parenting Buddy space has been an absolute lifeline.

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Tunde B.

Bristol, UK

I found my church community and three great friends in my first month. Home at last.

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