Independence from France came to Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) in 1960. Governmental instability during the 1970s and 1980s was followed by multiparty elections in the early 1990s. Several hundred thousand farm workers migrate south every year to Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana. (Description by Wikipedia.org)
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in Burkina Faso:
Peace Corp - Peace Corps volunteers travel overseas and make real differences in the lives of real people.
African Conservation Foundation - The African Conservation Foundation is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting and linking African conservation initiatives, groups and NGOs, with the aim to strengthen their capacity, build partnerships and promote effective communication and co-ordination of conservation efforts. Offers volunteer opportunities abroad.
Volunteers for Peace: Burkina Faso - Offers over 2400 affordable short-term volunteer opportunities abroad in 90+ countries.
