Despite this, like so many other sub-Saharan countries, Namibia has fallen victim to the deadly spread of the HIV/AIDS virus leaving one quarter of the entire population infected and 60,000 children orphaned (with 120,000 children orphaned in total.) Trafficking is also a known problem in Namibia but, as with so many other African countries with no tradition of making or retaining birth certificates, who can prove who they are or what child "belongs" to what family allows this trade to flourish largely unchecked. Volunteer work programs in Namibia inevitably focus on supporting AIDS orphans, rolling out preventative health care programs as well as conservation projects to maintain the country's ecosystem. Please note that many volunteer opportunities in Namibia 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 Namibia let us know by
contacting us here. We look forward
to hearing from you!
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