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There are few
volunteer work opportunities in Gabon because of its
relatively small size with a population of just over
2.173 million (2019), and its relative wealth
as it reaps the rewards of a buoyant oil industry off
its coastline. In fact Gabon
is 119th place out of 186 countries and territories in
2019 when ranked in terms of life expectancy, literacy,
access to knowledge and the living standards of a
country although it has slipped down those rankings over the past few years having been 106th six years previously.
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!
Volunteer Work Gabon: The Lighthouse Project
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Volunteer Work Gabon: Bongolo Hospital
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Volunteer Work Gabon: Ape Alliance
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Volunteer Work Gabon: Mandrillus
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Volunteer Work Gabon: UNICEF
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Volunteer Work Gabon: Gabon Country Profile
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