Namibia is located in Southern Africa, bordering South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Zambia and the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly a colony of Germany, Namibia was administered by South Africa under a UN mandate after WWI, and annexed as a province of South Africa after WWII. The South-West African People's Organization (SWAPO) launched a guerrilla war for independence in 1966, but did not gain independence until 1990.
Namibia boasts remarkable natural attractions such as the Namib desert, the Fish River Canyon, Etosha National Park and the Kalahari desert. Its people speak nine different languages, including some of the Khoisan languages which include the 'clicks' that present an enigma to most native English-speakers. Namibia produces some of the world's highest quality diamonds. (Description by Wikipedia.org)
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in Namibia:
Peace Corp - Peace Corps volunteers travel overseas and make real differences in the lives of real people.
Volunteers for Peace: Namibia - Offers over 2400 affordable short-term volunteer opportunities abroad in 90+ countries.
Operation Crossroads Africa - Founded in 1958, Operation Crossroads Africa is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that promotes cross-cultural sharing and understanding. It sponsors two volunteer programs abroad: the Africa Program (in Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique, Mali, Namibia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe) and the Diaspora Program based in Brazil.
Wild at Heart - Youth safari adventures in Namibia. Includes wildlife and community volunteering opportunities.
