Published on 06/09/2024
Amid Africa’s struggles with poverty, unemployment and failing systems, ordinary people shine. As governments and global bodies seek solutions, it’s the quiet acts of volunteers that stitch communities together. These selfless efforts ignite hope, fostering both unity and growth. In the hearts of many, Africa’s future begins with small, shared kindnesses.
It is hard to overstate the importance of volunteering one’s time. In Africa, where there is a pressing need for collaboration, volunteering has become a key factor in procuring relief for disenfranchised individuals and communities.
There are severe socioeconomic inequalities in many African nations, where disadvantaged groups frequently lack access to essential services. People may make a direct contribution to closing these gaps by volunteering their time or money.
For example, volunteer medical experts can offer vital healthcare services that would not otherwise be available in remote locations. In a similar vein, educators may close the educational gap by volunteering their knowledge to teach at underfunded institutions.
Additionally, volunteers frequently become role models, encouraging others to give back to their communities. Their efforts often result in long-term change by tackling the underlying causes of social problems and lobbying for structural improvements.
Furthermore, volunteering can have a domino effect, in which the success of one endeavor inspires similar initiatives in other places.
However, depending on where you find yourself on the continent, the level to which people volunteer varies. While some countries boast a large population of volunteers or people who have volunteered once in their lives, other countries don’t boast as much.
With that said here are the top 10 African countries with the least amount of people who volunteer their time according to the World Giving Index, by the Charity Aid Foundation (CAF).
| Rank | Country | Volunteered (% of adults) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Egypt | 4% |
| 2. | Morocco | 8% |
| 3. | Tunisia | 9% |
| 4. | Tanzania | 12% |
| 5. | Gabon | 14% |
| 6. | Botswana | 15% |
| 7. | Cote d’Ivoire | 21% |
| 8. | Niger | 22% |
| 9. | Libya | 23% |
| 10. | Zambia | 24% |
