Are there any organizations that will take a 15 year old volunteer to Africa to work in an orphanage etc.?

Question

I really want to spend my summer in a useful way and really help people. I'm already doing some volunteer work, but I really want to go overseas. I heard about this program where you sell mosquito nets in the States and then you are able to go deliver them in Africa, but they only accept 16 year olds! Do any good programs come to mind?

Answer 1

Yes!  There's a fabulous one that is run through Free the Children - http://www.freethechildren.org  It's called Leaders Today and minimum age is 14 years - all details at http://leaderstoday.com/trips/

Answer 2

My dear Carmen, of course that could only be possible in fairy tales... has anyone told you life isn't ever fair?

Answer 3

Actually, a friend of mine's daugther went on a mission trip, but she was with a church group; so get your parents involved.  There is nothing that you can do on your own.

Answer 4

sorry you will wait until your a re 16!!!!