Africa

Building a Future for Underprivileged Children with “Cheap Impact”

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Don’t we know it? Being young isn’t easy. That goes for NGOs just as much as for anyone else. Yet with lots of energy, fun and dedication, the people from “Cheap Impact” do a great job of making sure that the kids in their care get a great education and especially a youth filled with fun, friends and a future to look forward to

YAAPHA and Their Fight Against HIV and AIDS

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HIV/ AIDS is a terrible disease, which claims countless lives each year. Peter Bundala, member of ‘Youth in action against poverty and AIDS’ explains how YAAPHA provides vital work to undermine the roots of the virus. Through education, care and empowerment of the most vulnerable people, YAAPHA saves lives while improving quality of life and economical chances for the people of Tanzania.

The secret of successful volunteering in local communities

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Frank Odoi speaks about his social project “Our Generation Voluntary Organization” in Ghana. International volunteers are always welcome at his project site.
Read about his opinion why an international understanding about a cross cultural exchange is so important for volunteerism.

Concerns about an Ebola Outbreak in Ghana

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You are a passionate traveler and adventurer and you are not afraid of new challenges? But there is this one dangerous things that humans can not stop and which is stronger than anything else. Fatal Diseases. Read more about Ebola and it’s consequences. How to confront yourself with the disease and how to make informed responsible decisions.

A Billy Bus Ride through Uganda!

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Carol Michell and the Billy bus in Uganda. Carol was touched by the country and wanted to get involved. Read how she increases access to healthcare for children, pregnant women and other vulnerable people.

WWOOF – organic farming in Nigeria

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An interview with Olatilo Benjamin Olaniran from WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farm) about volunteering in organic farming. He is in charge of project and volunteer coordination for WWOOF Nigeria.

KVCDP empowers the youth of Kenya

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Jackline Ouko, member of the Kenya Voluntary and Community Development Project, explains the projects aspiring work to provide care and education for children, improvements in the living conditions and the quality of life in communities.

How volunteers from abroad can help Tanzania

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Lotta Saiteu, Project coordinator and founder of Volunteers Service for Africa. Today, he is giving us an understanding of his volunteer projects in Tanzania. Lotta is talking about his vision and how volunteers from abroad can help the Tanzanian community.