Volunteer Work Namibia

The number of volunteer work projects in Namibia is reflected in the size of its population, just 2.53 million (2021), who live in one of the lowest population density countries on the planet with just 1.4 people for every square mile. That's hardly surprising when its remembered that, although three times the size of the United Kingdom, Namibia is mostly covered in desert with scarce water resources.

After a guerrilla war against South Africa that lasted from 1966 to 1990, Namibia today is considered a stable democracy being in 139th place out of 191 countries and territories in 2021 when ranked in terms of life expectancy, literacy, access to knowledge and the living standards of a country.

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!

Volunteer Work Namibia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Volunteer Work Namibia

Volunteer Work Namibia

Volunteer Work Namibia

Volunteer Work Namibia

 


Dolam Children

Volunteer Work Namibia: Dolam Children

DCHT supports children who are in need of care and are affected and infected by HIV/AIDS in Namibia.
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Wildlife Sanctuary

Volunteer Work Namibia: Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary

Work as a volunteer at the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary with cheetahs, lions and other big cats.
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Cheetah Conservation

Volunteer Work Namibia: Cheetah Conservation Fund

CCF accepts a limited number of interns at thier Research and Education Centre in Namibia.
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Volunteer Work Namibia

Volunteer Work Namibia

If you are considering undertaking a period of voluntary work in Namibia check out our profiles pages to explore the country before you visit and learn how to make the most of your volunteer work there.

Namibia Profile