What country in Africa needs the most help because of poverty and disease?

Question

I really want to know because when I get older (I'm 14) I want to go to Africa and help and I wanted to start my research now and find out the best ways of helping and the main places to help.

Answer 1

The UN has said that the worse humanitarian crisis is in Somalia right now. Congo and Sudan are also in rather dire straits.

See the UNDP Human Development Report, available for free  online in various places, for country rankings regarding literacy, nutrition, AIDS, etc.

Answer 2

First off, what "you asked responded' is islamophobic and lacking any foundation. Being American means very little, unless you go to say Somalia, but if you are white, you may have to watch out depending on the country (colonization was not too long ago so racial animosity understandably exists).

Now, in response to your question, what help do you think you as a 14-year old can give to a country that is trapped in poverty, disease, and conflict. Do you not think there are indigenous forces who understand the context in which they are working in that are already trying to combat these social ills? Moreover, if you are asking what country  to go to on a Yahoo board (as if Africa is all the same), what, in the end, do you think you can get done?! Absolutely nothing. Go to school learn more about international affairs and when you are older maybe you will be able to contribute internationally. It's good that you are caring, generous, and altruistic but you must not allow these benevolent characteristics to become paternalistic tendencies.

Answer 3

Take you pick. Several need help. But some places will be off limits because of on going battles or they are muslem and do not like Americans.

Answer 4

Eritrean is right - I am an American who lives in a muslim African country and feel absolutely no prejudice here.

A lot can change in the next few years (between now and when you are old enough to work abroad).

You should follow your own interests - Africa is a huge continent, with many different countries, tribes, languages, cultures, histories, and climates. Pick something that appeals to you, and you will be more easily focus your energies there.

You can volunteer on-line, raise funds, or send prayers now.