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Volunteering in Africa In addition to any romantic notions that you may have conjured up in your minds-eye when envisioning yourself on the ‘dark continent’, Africa is also by far the world’s most needy and impoverished landmass. Staggering HIV/AIDS figures, famine, and a myriad of tragic stories of conflict and devastation are interwoven into the fibres of her character and scar her lands. Africa is a continent that will challenge any traveller, and offer you the opportunity to make a real and measurable difference in people’s lives, and to leave your mark on their hearts. Africa offers you some of the world’s most diverse eco-systems and vibrant cultures. Many international organisations and foreign countries have been involved with charity in Africa and by doing voluntary work you will be contributing toward the further improvement of Africa. Recent efforts by movements such as Live Aid have brought Africa into the public eye, and for good reason. Join this global movement that is working towards improving lives and at the same time encounter intriguing cultures, wildlife and adventures when you are volunteering in Africa. Voluntary Work Abroad - Charity in Africa Here are just a few things that you may encounter when you are doing voluntary work abroad. Make lifelong friends Form positive perspectives of Africa and be involved in making a real difference Face new challenges and grow in confidence as you deal with situations that you never thought you would be able to tackle Allow Africa’s simplicities and intricacies to challenge your mindset on what really counts in life. In a world that is cluttered with material hype, Africa has a funny way of bringing what’s important back into focus Get out of your rut and enjoy an experience that is far more vivid than any holiday, surrounded by people who are up for a challenge, hard work and life-changing adventure ‘A life changing experience…’ Africa has the intriguing capacity to have a greater impact on you than the impact you make on Africa.   African Impact's volunteer projects in Africa: Read More - Volunteer Projects in Africa Read More - Volunteer Feedback Make enquiry - Volunteer projects Make enquiry - Africa travel       “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page...” - St. Augustine     print this page | bookmark this page (CTRL-D) | send to a friend back to top

African Cheetah Reintroduction African Lion Rehabilitation African Wildlife Photography and Conservation Education Assist in Rural Moblie Clinics in Kenya Big 5 Wildlife Experience 2009 Black Rhino & Elephant Conservation Cape Town Rural Pre-School and Building Project Clinic & Medical Assistance Elephant and Wildlife Monitoring and Conservation Education Elephant, Lion & Leopard Research in Botswana HIV/AIDS Medical & Clinic Assistance and Rural Community Work HIV/AIDS Orphans, Work in Hospitals & Slums in Kenya Island Pre-School Teaching and Building Project, Zanzibar, Tanzania Lion Conservation & Community Education Orphan Day Care & HIV/AIDS Education Rural Pre-School, Orphan Care and Teaching English Project Rural Schools- Teaching and Work Sports Coaching and Community Work Teaching & Community Support Whale Shark Conservation Project