Eritrea was awarded to Ethiopia in 1952 as part of a federation. Ethiopia's annexation of Eritrea as a province 10 years later sparked a 30-year struggle for independence that ended in 1991 with Eritrean rebels defeating governmental forces; independence was overwhelmingly approved in a 1993 referendum. A two and a half year border war with Ethiopia that erupted in 1998 ended under UN auspices on 12 December 2000. Eritrea currently hosts a UN peacekeeping operation that will monitor the border region until an international commission determines and demarcates the boundary between the two countries. (Description by Wikipedia.org)
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in Eritrea:
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 Eritrea 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 - A private, nonprofit organization that promotes broad-based economic growth and the development of civil society in emerging democracies and developing countries.
Winrock International - A nonprofit organization that works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Offers volunteer opportunities to U.S. citizens.
