Benin

Organization: Greenheart TravelCategory: Volunteer Abroad ProgramsDuration: 2 - 12 weeks
Description:Get to know the real Benin through working to help its people and communities. This large public hospital serves the capital city of Porto-Novo. Equipped with an emergency room, neonatal unit, pediatric center, general medicine department, and many other specialty areas, it is always busy and help is always appreciated. View more
Organization: Greenheart TravelCategory: Volunteer Abroad ProgramsDuration: 2 - 12 weeks
Description:Home to 115 children, this orphanage is dedicated to providing each child with the care and support he or she deserves. With the majority of orphans aged 4-18 years old, there is a strong emphasis on attending school, completing assignments, skill building and recreational activities. The younger infants and toddlers are entertained with games, lessons, music, and art projects. View more
Organization: Greenheart TravelCategory: Volunteer Abroad ProgramsDuration: 2 - 12 weeks
Description:Get to know the fascinating culture of this West African country while contributing your talents and skills to a worthwhile project. This community program consists of an orphanage, nursery school, primary school, and high school that provide the youth of the neighborhood with a sound education. Established in 1987, the project works hard to engage children at many levels. With a high school focused on arts and music, the teenagers are able to develop their creative talents in a unique way. View more
Organization: Greenheart TravelCategory: Volunteer Abroad ProgramsDuration: 2 - 12 weeks
Description:Experience this fascinating West African culture while making a contribution to a worthwhile service project. Established in 1991, this center currently serves around 60 teenage boys and girls that come from troubled homes, the streets, are victims of trafficking or are runaways. View more
Organization: Greenheart TravelCategory: Volunteer Abroad ProgramsDuration: 2 - 12 weeks
Description:This NGO began in 1999 focusing on the major social issues in the community that were affecting many residents. Currently serving around 200 people at the center, they offer a variety of educational trainings and workshops for the members including programs on radio, malaria prevention, agriculture and environment, peer education, computers, and HIV/AIDS prevention. View more