Work for the benefit of Africa?

Question

I am an intelligent, driven, caring individual who wants nothing more than to earn a living by working for the benefit of Africa - be it the economies, the human rights crises, health care, education, any arena. I have a Master's Degree in African Studies with a concentration in African Politics. I hear all the time about how agencies and organizations which do the sort of work I'd like to do are practically starving for help, yet when I apply for even entry level or administrative positions I get no word back whatsoever. What is the problem? How am I wrongly going about my quest? If the problem is that I am young and inexperienced despite my education, my foreign language skills, and my experience living abroad, what is a good way for me to gain this experience? Please give me some suggestions.

Answer 1

Once i a while we hear people with good intentions to help humanity often frustrated because they just can't get the help they need. i Hope you don't lose hope in your efforts.
For a start i would suggest that you apply for voluntary work with any of the agencies working in the places that you want to work and then thru that experience you apply formally for employment. Just look for the various NGOs working in the countries you'll like to be posted for there are a lot of voluntary work waiting for people like you. good luck

Answer 2

You should do a fallow up w/the employer and if they say they don't need you then ask Why? These questions you have here should be asked to them (even if they don't hire you), cause then you'll know, and then you'll see what you can work on. Good luck.