Environmental Conservation
Environmental Conservation is, simply put, the maintenance, protection and preservation of the environment and habitat, but these implications run deep. Volunteer abroad to protect precious natural resources integral to community survival such as water for hydration, hygiene and disease control; soil and seeds for sustainable farming; as well as forests and wildlife.
Visit each country to see available volunteer conservation opportunities abroad.
Kenya
Barchando HIV/AIDS and Poverty Eradication Group is an HIV/AIDS awareness and education program that provides support for those living with and/or affected by the virus. Barchando develops infrastructure and social facilities that strive to create a healthy community. As a volunteer, you’ll work in a wide variety of social and health service programs.
Common Ground for Africa (CGA) has numerous and effective programs at work to mitigate poverty, the single largest threat to human well-being and social stability in Kenya. As a volunteer, you’ll have an incredible range of opportunities from working at Pathfinder Academy to promoting public health/clean water awareness at the ceramic water filter facility to working with women in business development and organic farming trainings.
Dago Dala Hera (DDH) reaches out and cares for over 70 children who have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS as well as children who are HIV-positive. As a volunteer, you will become part of the team at the orphanage, counseling and caring for the children. Volunteers can also work with women’s groups and every August, you can participate with the Kick it with Kenya Soccer Tournament and Leadership Conference.
Education for Leadership and Network Development (ELAND) develops vital education opportunities for people of Maasai communities. As a volunteer, you’ll be immersed in teaching programs for children at Kikuma Primary School and/or work with local women’s groups on increasing literacy and on public health issues.
Mama Na Dada Africa (MnD) empowers girls and women through education so they can gain social and financial independence and escape the prevalent consequences of gender discrimination. This is an immersion program opportunity that allows volunteers to participate in a wide range of diverse community enriching activities.
Namunyak Maasai Welfare (NMW) alleviates the harshest conditions for the most marginalized individuals in Maasai communities by creating access to education, public health practices, micro finance opportunities and organic farming training. Your volunteer experience will expose you to a variety of social services including primary education, working with special needs children, economic development with women and building and construction projects.
Ghana
Atorkor Development Foundation (ADF) is a community-based organization that seeks to transform Atorkor village into a self-sustaining community through economic development, adequate healthcare, well-equipped schools, a vocational center, and communication facilities for all. Volunteers will be able to work in all aspects of community life as well as be immersed in a cultural community where dancing and drumming instructions can be integrated into your time in Ghana.
Environmental Development Youth Movement (EDYM) conserves biodiversity and combats environmental degradation by mobilizing, educating and training local youth and others in sustainable agricultural practices and reforestation. As a volunteer, you’ll work with youth in environmental advocacy.
Sustainable Agriculture Development Program (SADP) is committed to enhancing the livelihood of resource-poor farmers through research, development, and the promotion of sustainable agricultural training and community development.
