Naankuse Foundation

Naankuse Foundation

Our charity aims to protect and conserve Namibia's vulnerable wildlife and improve the lives of the margainalised San community. We run 4 projects to achieve this: Wildlife SanctuaryCarnivore conservation Research ProjectClever Cubs SchoolLifeline Medical ClinicAt each of these projects we run a Volunteer Programme where people from all over the world come to experience Africa. 

Volunteer at our Lifeline Medical Clinic in Namibia

Experience life at the heart of rural Africa, volunteering at our medical clinic treating the San Bushman community in Namibia

  • Windhoek, Namibia
  • Opportunity has expired
  • Part-time
  • Contract / Short-term
  • Exotic Location
  • Social Impact
  • Social Good
  • Adventure / Travel
ABOUT

Ourrural clinic in the remote area of Epukiroprovides free healthcare to around 3,000 San Bushman each year. We examine and treat patients at the clinic and transport those who need hospital treatment to the hospital, over 120km away. TB and HIV are prevalent in the community as is alcoholism. Other common ailments include malnutrition, intestinal worms, fungal infections, aches and pains and everyday problems.

As a Volunteer you willwork alongside the clinic’s Doctor and Nurse to learn about the common diseases affecting the local population and how to treat them.You will deal closely with patients from the local San community, learn more about their way of life and give care to patients living in extreme poverty at the clinic's remote location. The teachingwill be tailored to your skill level, background and knowledge.

Prospective medical students can expect teaching on basic clinical skills, history taking and examinations of patients. Trained professionals will be asked to run consultations with patients and assist during the outreach work. This will provide a great opportunity for trained professionals to have a greater impact on the people who are at most in need of help.