South Africa

This country is home to stunning scenery, world-famous wines, and a vast array of wildlife. It also struggles with HIV/AIDS, crime, and racial tensions. Help tackle these problems with:

South African Volunteers

http://www.southafricavolunteers.co.za/ - Brings volunteers with or without experience to work in this vibrant country. Share knowledge, learn new things about life and yourself, and make a difference.

Charity South Africa

http://www.charitysa.co.za/ - Lists a number of South Africa's charities alphabetically and by location.

Networking AIDS Communities of South Africa

http://www.wc-nacosa.co.za/ - Provides organisational capacity building, networking, and promotes dialogue to empower organisations to respond to the impact of HIV/AIDS and TB.

Spain

A fantastic selection of beaches, mountains, cities, architecture, cuisine and entertainment greets every visitor to Spain. Combine these with volunteering:

Amnisti Animal Madrid

http://www.amnistianimalmadrid.org/ - Dedicated to reporting abuses committed against animals.

Association Action Against Infantile Pornography

http://www.asociacion-acpi.org/ - Fights against sexual exploitation of minors.

ACCEM

http://www.accem.es/ - Provides care and shelter to refugees and immigrants in Spain, promoting inclusion and equality of rights of all people whatever their origin, sex, race, religion or social grouping.

Sri Lanka

Affected by both natural and man-made disasters, Sri Lanka still offers an amazing variety of scenery, culture and history, as well as opportunities to volunteer:

Bridge 2 Sri Lanka

http://www.bridge2srilanka.com/ - Organises various medical, livelihood and housing projects in impoverished areas of Sri Lanka.

Federation for Wildlife Conservation

http://www.wildfed.org/ - Set up to conserve biodiversity and related ecosystem services.

Cultural Survival Trust

http://www.culturalsurvivaltrust.org/ - Helps indigenous people and traditional communities articulate, document and disseminate their age-old traditions of ecological and cultural wisdom.

Sudan

Torn apart by war and genocide, this country continues to struggle to establish peace and order. Help towards this goal with one of the many volunteer organisations based in Sudan:

Sudanese Child Support Organisation

http://www.thechildsupport.org/ - Children are often the worst affected by conflict. This organisation works to improve the living conditions of children and protect them from danger.

Pact Sudan

http://www.pactsudan.org/ - Designs and implements numerous programs in the area of community security, peacebuilding and infrastructure rehabilitation.

Suriname

Discover the jungles, forest and rivers of this South American country while assisting:

Conservation International Suriname
http://www.ci-suriname.org/ - Works to conserve the Central Suriname Nature Reserve which covers a range of toopgraphy and ecosystems of notable conservation value due to their pristine state.

Lobi Foundation
http://www.lobisuriname.org/ - Works in the field of sexual and reproductive health.

Swaziland

Explore this tiny African kingdom with its lovely valleys and amazing game reserves, while helping out with:

All Out Africa

http://www.all-out.org/ - Engages people and resources from around the world in the research and action necessary for a sustainable Africa.

Bulembu Ministries

http://www.bulembu.org/ - Working to create a self-sustaining community and restore health, education, commerce and care for children.

Sweden

Volunteer in this beautiful and peaceful nation with one of the following organisations:

Animal Right

http://www.djurensratt.se/ - The largest animal rights organisation on Scandinavia, their mission is to end painful animal experiments.

Sweden Local Heritage Movement

http://www.hembygd.se/ - Works to bring local areas and surroundings to life.

Solidarity, Human Rights, Inclusion, Accessibility

http://www.shia.se/ - Supports work that disabled people and their organisations are carrying out for increased rights, equality and inclusion.

Swedish Micro Credit Foundation

http://www.swedishmicrocredit.se/ - Enhances lives by providing for independent and family businesses in need.