How can volunteering in Ethiopia help the nation
Rich in natural resources and cultural heritage, Ethiopia holds much world history and archaeological evidence of human evolution.
Economic situation of Ethiopia
Most of Ethiopia is still engaged in occupations such as agriculture, forestry and fishing. About 50% of the population is still under the age of 18.
There is a huge increase in the enrollment of the population in education from year to year, resulting in more and more educated youth coming out of these institutions.
However, the country has a long way to go in terms of job creation. There is a big difference in the number of jobs available and the number of people who need them. As such, poverty continues to be one of the country’s biggest problems.
Self-employment should be encouraged and the population should be supported through greater urbanization that can end poverty.
What is volunteering?
Volunteering is an act of showing social empathy to people who need help to improve their daily lives, without any expectation of profit or financial gain. People need help in terms of social, financial, health or emotional help and giving your own expectations to them is the essence of volunteering.
Although volunteering means having no expectations of one’s own, it gives immense emotional satisfaction and joy of giving to the person performing the act of volunteering.
How can volunteering in Ethiopia help the nation?
One of the biggest goals of people and organizations volunteering in Ethiopia is to make citizens self-reliant, urban and able to generate their own work and income.
Volunteering programs can help the country become better prepared to work in urban companies that expect better standards of education, behavior and results.
The well-being of Ethiopian citizens in terms of education, health, employability, the arts and the well-being of women and children remains a top priority among people who volunteer in Ethiopia.
What are the different areas for volunteering in Ethiopia?
There are many non-profit organizations that invite volunteers to Ethiopia and ask for help in providing aid to the people, with the intention of uplifting the citizens. There are structured programs that are run by these organizations and there is always a need for people who can contribute to the cause, both financially and in terms of delivering the programs to the beneficiaries.
Here are a few areas where volunteers can contribute to Ethiopia –
1. Teaching subjects like math, science and English in schools
2. Teaching skills such as IT, computer technology, arts and crafts, music, sports etc.
3. Volunteering in infrastructure development, such as construction, landscaping, etc.
4. Volunteering in local organizations that promote women and children’s welfare, women’s empowerment, etc.
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