How do I volunteer to help aide organizations in Africa?

Question

It is time, when I persever through this pain, to do something with my life. Now, I have no money to get there, and I do not want to join Military or Peace Corps, and cannot for certain reasons. Who do I appeal to in order to start this process? I am 25 and willing to do what I can. Would I email UNICEF? Please help me start this process, any advice is welcome. I can and will do this.

Answer 1

I would conact either UNICEF or the UNCHR (refugee branch of the UN).  I saw this astonishing video this morning about internal refugees in Somalia.

Answer 2

I suggest the Peace Corps as well.

Answer 3

A quick Web search of "volunteer Africa" will do it:

Project HOPE -- http://www.projecthope.org/

Volunteer Africa: -- http://www.volunteerafrica.org/

Volunteer in Africa -- http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/Wh...

Answer 4

Whatever problem you're running from won't be solved there.  Pray.  BTW, the military & the peace corps are the best choices if ur broke.

Answer 5

Once again go with friend Sisyphus. Very smart man. :D