J'ai posté un message il y a quelques jours en exposant mes motivations pour offrir mon temps à ceux qui en le plus besoins en attendant de reprendre une formation en octobre 2006 dans le développement de projets humanitaire.
Je me rends compte qu'il est vraiment difficile de trouver une mission humanitaire de terrain, à plein temps et sur du long terme.
Peur-être y a-t-il sur ce forume d'anciens bénévoles, des volontaires ou même des professionnels qui pourraient m'orienter vers des associations ou ONG, ou simplement me donner des petits conseils pour pouvoir atteindre cet objectif.
Je ne cherche pas à partir à tous prix en vacances dans un pays éxotique et déguiser cela en solidariré. Ce que je souhaite réellement c'est consacrer ma vie pour l'amour des autres. C'est plus qu'une vocation pour moi, il s'agit d'un but, une oeuvre que mon coeur me pousse à réaliser.
Qu'entend par long terme? 1 mois? 3 mois? 6 mois? 1 an? 2 an?
Qu'est sont tes réellement besoins et désir, dans quel domaine désires-tu faire du bénévolat? Certes, il se peut que tu ne trouve pas d'organisme correspondants à tes besoins, mais cela ne doit pas t'empêcher de rêver et de foncer par toi-même. Dis-moi exactement ce que tu cherche et je t'aiderais. Le pays convoité, le type d'aide que tu veux apporter, tes compétences, etc.
Tout d'abord, merci de ta réponse, lorsque je parle de long terme c'est entre 6 mois et 1 an puisque je reprend mes études en octobre 2006 et donc totalement disponible jusque là.
Mes désir le plus cher est de donner du temps, de l'amour, de l'attention et l'envie de croire en l'avenir et de rêver, plus particulièrement aux enfants car ils sont l'avenir...
Sinon, je n'ai pas de déstination ou pays en particulier. Ce qui compte pour moi c'est uniquement aider. Et puis je suis une personne qui est trés patiente et avec une grande capacité d'adaptation même si je crois qu'une formation au dépard est indispensable.
Je veux être sur le terrain parceque je veux être en contact direct avec ces enfants.
Mais j'y crois trés fort et j'irai au bout de mes rêves ne t'en fais pas. C'est en moi.
Tu dis que tu peux m'aider?
J'en serai trés heureuse. Comment?
Oui je peux t'aider, mais seulement si tu parle un peu de toi... IL y a certaines un pays qui t'attire plus qu'un autre, des pays qui ne t'attire pas du tout. Cherche en toi ce que tu veux voir comme environnement, ce que tu veux expérimenter.
Après t'avoir choisi un pays, je pourrais alors t, orienter vers divers organisme ou relations qui pourront te permettre de donner du temps selon tes besion et ce que tu recherche le plus.
Merci de m'avoir répondu, pour répondre à ta question, la condition des enfants est ce qui me touche particulièrement notemment en amérique latine où certain sont en total rupture avec leure famille ou les orphelins.
Beaucoup d'entre eux vivent dans les rues et n'ont plus vraiment d'espoir en l'avenir, certains se droguent, vols et sont victimes de violences.
Je trouve cela trés malheureux aujourd'hui et j'aimerai pouvoir donner de l'aide à ces jeunes, et les aider en leur redonnant de l'espoir et surtout la force de croire en l'avenir et les encourager à prendre la voie de la reinsertion.
Voilà, j'espère que mon but t'éclaire un peu plus. 😉
N'hésite pas à me communiquer des associations qui partagent mes idées.
A trés bientôt.
My name is Valerie and I live in France. I’m a street artist—I perform street shows that blend circus and clowning. I also work as a clown in hospitals and retirement homes in France.
I’m planning to spend two months in Morocco from January 19, 2027, to March 13, 2027. I’ll be traveling in a truck, so I’ll be mobile.
I’d love to offer my time as a volunteer to perform a show that’s suitable for all audiences (kids and adults) in village squares. I’d also like to visit hospitals and orphanages as a clown.
My route will start in Nador, then head down to Merzouga, before making my way to the coast either above or below Agadir. Toward the end of my trip, I’ll return to Zagora and Merzouga before leaving from either Nador or Tangier.
I already have contacts in Merzouga and Zagora. Next, I’d like to head toward the coast above or below Agadir, and I’m looking for contacts (associations, orphanages, hospitals) in that area or along my route.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
valgelac@hotmail.com
valerie
Hi, I’m Jonathan—I’m 38 years old and a nursing assistant with quite a bit of experience. I’d like to do humanitarian missions in different countries where I can really gain experience and truly thrive. If you have any leads, don’t hesitate to share them with me.
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My question might seem a bit out of place in a "travel" forum, but I’m giving it a shot anyway.
I’m thinking about sponsoring a child in Vietnam.
After some online research, I’ve found a lot of organizations that offer this, but I’m struggling to make a choice.
Could anyone guide me in making my decision?
Thanks in advance and have a great day.
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I’m a volunteer leader at a youth center (MJC), and we’ve been deeply moved by everything happening in Madagascar—extreme poverty, endangered animals, deforestation, and so on. Plus, one of our teens has a Malagasy friend, so our group wants to travel there next year.
Throughout this year, they’ve planned fundraisers to collect donations (sheets, dish towels, schoolbooks, hygiene products, etc.) and funds to cover their trip and stay.
They’re really motivated and generous—they already volunteer in schools and senior centers, and they’re always welcomed warmly.
But so far, they haven’t found any organizations in Madagascar willing to host them for two weeks (orphanages, schools, animal protection parks, etc.).
Does anyone know of any contacts, please?
Looking forward to your replies. Have a great evening!
After 8 months of volunteering in Tanzania at a center for street children, I’d like to go back for a year in the same kind of role—this time in Burkina. So I’m looking for contacts in this field, in Ouaga or elsewhere. I’m *super* motivated! It’s been over two years since I got back from Tanzania, and I’m starting to feel restless!
Thanks so much!!
Emmanuelle.
Solidafrica is a recognized humanitarian association of general interest. We donate wheelchairs in Africa. We currently have 2 wheelchairs that we would like to give to our partner, the Benin Handisport Federation. If you're traveling to Benin, alone or with someone, we could give you one of these 2 wheelchairs (or both). Out of the 40 kg of luggage you're allowed, a wheelchair will only take up less than half. Our partner can pick it up at Cotonou Airport...
Help us give away at least one of these wheelchairs, turning your trip into a solidarity and humanitarian action.
Don't hesitate to ask us for more information.
www.solidafrica.asso.fr
We've already done this through the VoyageForum site, and everything went very smoothly. We're present at departure from one of the Paris airports, just in case.
Hi,
I’m interested in humanitarian missions—want to explore and help others while showing my kids how things work elsewhere and pitching in.
Looking for advice.
Hello, we’d like to travel as a family to Madagascar (2 parents, 2 kids aged 10 and 12). A first trip over 15 years ago completely amazed and moved me with its beauty, kindness, and life experiences—but also its poverty and hardship. That’s why I think it’s possible to introduce our kids to this island while also doing something useful through volunteering. The window is short—15 days in March 2020—which means avoiding the north and east of the island due to cyclones and focusing on the south instead. Some ecovolunteering projects exist online, but the cost is sometimes prohibitive, and kids are rarely accepted. Do you have any ideas or contacts? Thanks in advance!
