Unlike many other nations in Africa, Botswana is relatively wealthy not least because its the world's largest diamond producer and that wealth is for its modest population of just two
million. Whilst poverty is evident, particularly in rural communities, the real problem facing Botswana is the rampaging HIV/AIDS epidemic which has left nearly one hundred
thousand children in the country orphaned with over 15,000 children aged under 15 yrs infected themselves. It is also estimated that 25% of all adults have the virus. And therein lies the problem in Botswana. It may have relative wealth, but it has too many orphaned children and too few adults to care for them. And money can't buy parents.
As such, much of the volunteer work in Botswana is about supporting orphanages and helping to build stronger families; and also supporting those families which are headed by a child themselves after the parents have become too ill to provide care or have passed away.
Other projects focus on infrastructure for rural communities where safe water and
hygiene facilities are scarce leaving both adults and
children alike exposed to waterborne diseases such as bacterial diarrhoea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever. Other volunteer work opportunities include conservation and animal welfare work.
Please note that many volunteer opportunities in Botswana were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic which led to the permanent closure of some volunteer opportunities and restrictions on others. Hopefully things are now beginning to return to normal. If you run or
know of a volunteer work project in Botswana let us know by
contacting us here. We look forward
to hearing from you!
Volunteer Work Botswana: Love Botswana
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Volunteer Work Botswana: Modisa Wildlife Project
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Volunteer Work Botswana: Cheetah Botswana
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Volunteer Work Botswana: Botswana Orphan Project
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