Gabon does face a number of challenges. One in ten children living there are orphans or abandoned and there is a growing tendency for them to move to cities like Libreville, its capital, to beg on the streets. There are some educational volunteer placements in Gabon, where the education itself is free; it's just that the other school expenses such as books and writing materials put it out of the reach of many families. Those looking to undertake voluntary work in Gabon are pretty much limited to qualified medical staff or those with a keen interest in preservation and conservation.

Please note that many volunteer opportunities in Gabon 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 Gabon let us know by contacting us here. We look forward to hearing from you!