Rwanda is a country in Western Central Africa. It lies on the Equator, on the Atlantic Ocean coast, between the Republic of the Congo to the south and east, Equatorial Guinea to the northwest and Cameroon to the north.
A small population, as well as oil and mineral reserves have helped Rwanda become one of Africa's wealthier countries. The country has generally been able to maintain and conserve its pristine rain forest and rich biodiversity. (Description by Wikipedia.org)
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in Rwanda:
Global Vision International (GVI) - Provides over 50 Volunteering opportunities in more than countries including community development projects, teaching English as a foreign language, wildlife rehabilitation programs, marine conservation expeditions and much more. GVI also run a variety of courses to help you with you volunteering experience including language and TEFL courses.
Peace Corp - Peace Corps volunteers travel overseas and make real differences in the lives of real people. Offers a variety of volunteering abroad opportunities in Rwanda and around the world.
African Conservation Foundation - The African Conservation Foundation is 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.
ACDI/VOCA - Aprivate, nonprofit organization that promotes broad-based economic growth and the development of civil society in emerging democracies and developing countries.
GeekCorp - A US-based, non-profit organization, we place international technical volunteers in developing nations. We contribute to local IT projects while transferring the technical skills needed to keep projects moving after our volunteers have returned home.
VSO - An international development charity that works through volunteers. Our vision is a world without poverty in which people work together to fulfil their potential.
BVDA - A student run charity (registered number 1093476); it was set up in October 2001 and is affiliated to the University of Bristol Union.
