Volunteering in an orphanage is one of the most worthwhile activities you can get involved in as there are many children who are orphaned or neglected, and in need of love, care and affection. This is a thriling experience and deeply satisfying to the soul. No matter your experience, profession or purpose of travelling, it is a memory and experience you should never miss. So if you are on leave, vacation, break, gap year, or a career break, you could make a big difference to serve with us in an orphanage. No matter the length of time you spend working in an orphanage, you can significantly and positively impact the lives of these under-priviledged children. You do not need to be qualified or have had previous care experience. The only qualities that you need to possess are compassion and interest in children......... read more

There is a significant shortage of skilled health workers in Africa. In Ghana, the doctor to patient ratio is about one doctor per 13,000 people, a figure far below the World Health Organization global standard pegged at 1:5,000. Uganda has one of the worst healthcare records in the world, ranking 186th out of 191 nations. Some 70% of Ugandan doctors and 40% of nurses and midwives are based in urban areas, serving only 12% of the Ugandan population. This means that the majority of the population does not receive the standard of health care that most of us are used to, if they receive any at all. Hospitals are often understaffed. With limited resources available to the underpaid medical staff, there is the urgent need for more helping hands in the form of volunteering to add to the staffs’ efficiency, helping serve more people in need...... read more

With the aim of providing an effective and consistent assistance to communities where our projects are sited, Elghana provides volunteering opportunities in teaching for any period you can spare as short as two weeks and as long as your time may permit, you are welcome anytime of the year to volunteer. With the introduction of free primary education, in some of the African countries and the deepened commitement of governements to improve education of children, enrolment have gone up in many schools that are already understaffed and deprived of structures. More assistance is therefore required in this sector............ read more

No specific qualifications or skills are required of volunteers wishing to participate in the HIV/AIDS volunteer projects. However, applicants should have a focused interest and passion for public community outreach and other healthcare-related activities. You also have to be loving, caring, motivated and willing to share time and compassion with the people with great patience...... read more

As a volunteer with a project for the disabled, you can help in either the training or rahabilitation or both of the physically disabled. Disabled people lack human rights, social integration and basic support in Africa, largely due to myths and severe lack of understanding amongst local communities regarding people with disabilities. Very often disabled persons are excluded and hidden from society under the assumption that they are a burden and unable to contribute anything of value. Other societies and cultures see them as a curse and are made outcast. Rehabilitation and training centers for disabled are places where disabled individuals can recieve nutrition, education, healthcare, physiotherapy care and have an opportunity to learn a vocation or skill to enable them make a living when they have been integrated into the society successfully. By providing care, support and physiotherapy exercises for the disabled, or teaching, a volunteer is so much needed to support the under-staffed centers......... read more

From athletics to basketball, football to cricket, no matter the sport, new or known, Africans are enthusiastic to learn. Our programmes involve working with children from disadvantaged backgrounds, keeping them off the streets, giving them the chance to play and develop through sports that they are most passionate about. We have programmes catering for all levels and sporting abilities. We provide you with an opportunity to use your skills to coach in underprivileged schools and communities. Sports include football, cricket, swimming, badminton, Hockey, basketball, athletics, tennis among many others. No experience is required ........ read more

This is a unique strategic program by Elghana to help draw journalist to give attention and focus to core issues in developing nations. We hope that by connecting with Elghana through a journalism internship/volunteering, we are able to interact with current and prospective journalist and impact our experience and passion into their minds, thereby sowing a seed that will in the near future help us bring the very problems we seek to address to the attention of the world to attract more people to pick concern and take steps in their own ways or with Elghana to increase our efforts in changing these conditions.......... read more

Africa is a continent of rich culture and biodiversity. In the African countries where we operate, there are a lot of research opportunities that can be carried out. Elghana offers placements and work in collaboration with other universities, health centres and ministries in the various countries. As a research volunteer, you could be working on a specific project to obtain some results relevant for your study. When studying, there are a huge range of educational research topics and we help you find answers to your questions. No matter your field of study, arts or social sciences, natural or life sciences or engineering, we can offer assistance by placing you with the right organisation/institution for your research work. This could be an opportunity for students and professionals to enhance and develop their knowledge and improve the quality of their work. Research for Academic, economic and development purposes are supported by Elghana........... read more

Elghana has a huge range of wildlife and conservation projects in Africa available to volunteers. From the large plains herbivores such as the rhinos and elephants to the predators such as the lion and cheetah, wildlife in Africa is not only confined to the parks and reserves............. read more