Autonomy for the Swazis of southern Africa was guaranteed by the British in the late 19th century; independence was granted 1968. Student and labor unrest during the 1990s have pressured the monarchy (one of the oldest on the continent) to grudgingly allow political reform and greater democracy. (Description by Wikipedia.org)
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in Swaziland:
Peace Corp - Peace Corps volunteers travel overseas and make real differences in the lives of real people.
Ecovolunteer - Gives volunteers the opportunity to protect nature and its inhabitants by helping local organizations with their conservation projects.
