Children of Rural Africa

Working Volunteer Vacations are designed for mostly independent travellers who on their visit to Nigeria; a country that is unacustomed to tourism would seize the opportunity to build educational facilities in rural areas under the care, safety and supervision of experienced guides. It is also a chance to experience the heart of Africa; Nigeria in its rural grandeur. A Trip to Nigeria is not for the faint-of-heart. Nigeria does not have the "natural wonders" or high mountain challenges of Kenya or Tanzania or other Eastern African countries. There are not vast plains full of wildebeasts and zebra. What Nigeria does have is some of the most friendly and hospitable people in the world living mostly in poverty. Nigeria is challenging, but it is also safe and rewarding. The "attractions" are the people of Nigeria and the new friends you will make as you work hand-in-hand to build one small part of a better future for Nigeria's rural children and communities.

It is impossible to capture all of the finer details of Nigeria in pictures. The food, the smells, the hustle and bustle of the cities, and the remarkably hospitable people. The photos below can give you some idea of the various portions of your journey but it must be lived to be truly enjoyed.


After your flight, a modern hotel (lobby) in Abuja awaits you	The hustle and bustle ...	And busy transportation system

overhead bridges to ease transportation	Roadtrip to rural areas	transportaion by motorcyles (Okada)

roadside village shrines	the dirt road in villages	Rural housing

rural living	rural school children	will run and greet you wherever you go

spontaneous events	ancient traditional dances	and masquarades will entertain you

CORAfrica's own Father Obele will give a Sunday sermon	women in dresses dance in the church	the Village Chief

palm wine farmer	and palm oil sellers at the local markets	you'll visit rural schools

orphanages	to lead and particpate in working	and teaching

and more working...	After your time in the village	you may choose an optional side trip

to Nigeria's prize tourist attraction	"The Ranch"	where your cabana

will have the ammenities you are accustomed to	even a gym	and clean toilets

and bathrooms	nature walks to the jungle canopy, birdwatching, and water fall hikes	and an optional 30 minute ride on a cable car

...	...	to an Olympic pool

and water slide.	The food in Nigeria is always hot	so it is safe to eat.


often stews or soups and fufu(pounded yam and stew)	and of course, lot's of bananas	in the bigger cities, they have the equivalent of McDonald's.