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The Democratic
Republic of Congo, often referred to as Congo Kinshasa after its capital, has effectively been a war zone since its
independence from Belgium in 1960 and in the decades that
preceded its independence, this vast and resource rich nation was pillaged by the
King of Belgium for his own personal gain. Today Congo
Kinshasa is ranked in 175th out of 189 territories and countries in 2019 by the HDI (Human Development Index) measured by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) and the World Bank which is based upon the life expectancy, literacy, access to knowledge and living standards of a country. This makes it one of the worst countries in the world to live.
Millions have died in its wars, often fuelled by neighbouring states, leaving 15% of all
children in the country as orphans. That's five million children,
the population of an entire nation such as Scotland. Many areas of Congo
Kinshasa are dangerous to work in and only organisations such as the Red Cross have volunteer work opportunities in such regions, however elsewhere there are a number of volunteer work projects working in
education, supporting orphaned and abandoned children and improving
access and knowledge about health care.
Volunteer Work Congo Kinshasa: The Lighthouse Project
Volunteer Work Congo Kinshasa: Hands at Work
Volunteer Work Congo Kinshasa: CAMME RDC
Volunteer Work Congo Kinshasa: Fields of Life
Volunteer Work Congo Kinshasa: Red Cross
Volunteer Work Congo Kinshasa: Heal Africa
Volunteer Work Congo Kinshasa: Child Sponsor DRC
Volunteer Work Congo Kinshasa: Congo Kinshasa Country Profile
Please note that many volunteer opportunities in Congo Kinshasa 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 Congo Kinshasa let us know by
contacting us here. We look forward
to hearing from you!
In a shameless bit of self-promotion, read this novel by the African Volunteer Network team about volunteering in Uganda. "Well worth the read especially for those working with non-profits abroad. In fact, it should be required reading."
Church based volunteer work reaching out to the dying, orphans and widows in DRC.
Volunteer work with children in
the DRC who have been orphaned, abandoned or conscripted.
Projects include building, painting, health, education and working with children and adults.
The Red cross is heavily involved in DRC and volunteers are working with refugees
in the north.
Heal Africa has only limited
volunteer opportunities for highly skilled medics and doctors only.
Details of how to sponsor children in the Democratic Republic of Congo with DR child sponsor organisations, charities, programs and projects.
In another of our African country profiles, find out all about Congo Kinshasa in a series of information articles, latest daily news, videos, and images together with volunteering and child sponsorship opportunities.
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