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Volunteering is not a decision to be taken lightly! The more research you do, the better informed you will be. Here are some other relevant websites that may be of interest and will help you make an informed decision about volunteering. We have also included links to organisations that are responsible and ethical - just click on the menu category on the left-hand side of this page. If you have a web site that you feel should be added to our list, please feel free to contact us!

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Uzama Crafts Programme (WWC)
project location
South Africa
project type
working with children
project details
Work with children and adults on this innovative community crafts programme in South Africa.
Kathmandu education support (ED)
project location
Nepal
project type
education development
project details
Samata School provides education for some 1,500 children, ages 4 to 19. Most are orphans or child la...
Naxal Orphanage (WWC)
project location
Nepal
project type
working with children
project details
Essential shelter and sustenance, as well as education, are provided for nearly 50 children – ...

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