Operation Crossroads Africa has sent 12,000+ volunteers to 40+ countries in Africa since 1958. They are the original cross -cultural organization.

1. OPERATION
CROSSROADS AFRICA
M A K I N G A D I F F E R E N C E , S E E I N G T H E D I F F E R E N C E
Since 1958

2. WHAT DOES
OPERATION
CROSSROADS
AFRICA DO?
Bring together Africa and North America
Operation Crossroads Africa is a not for profit
organization. We provide small groups of 8-10
volunteers and leaders from North America with the
opportunity to assist and work alongside Africans in
various countries on a grassroots level. You're more
than just a tourist. Over the course of 7 weeks, each
group is immersed into the culture, experiencing
scenarios outside of comfort zone in order to further
develop leadership abilities, international relations,
and critical thinking skills.
As a part of the legacy that Rev. James H. Robinson
established in 1957, these life-changing skills and
lessons will be a part of you for a lifetime. "You may
leave Africa, but Africa will never leave you."

3. THE
DETAILS
The things that make us different.
We are the Peace Corps before the Peace Corps
All projects are community-initiated
Accommodations are intentionally set to experience life as
it is.
Safety is our number one concern; we never send
volunteers to a country with political or medical unrest
Ideal for those with an interest in Africa
Gain a true understanding of Africa by living and working
in it.
Meet genuine local and international lifelong friends.

4. 12,000+
H A V E H O S T E D C R O S S R O A D E R S
P E O P L E H A V E V O L U N T E E R E D W I T H C R O S S R O A D S
40 AFRICAN COUNTRIES

5. THE
DETAILS
The price comparison.
$3,800 fee is all inclusive; international flight, travel
insurance, visa, in-country transportation,
accommodations, food, and orientation training
All money goes to your needs; credit union style
You cover: transportation to and from NYC,
souvenirs, and other miscellaneous expenses
We're understanding and flexible of difficulties but
require serious commitment from you
Payment plans are available
Financial assistance is available as needed

6. EDUCATION
Our most popular project;
includes English as a Second
Language, early childhood
education, young adult
sexual education, and
recreational education.
All projects include physical work. Previous
work by volunteers includes building training
centers, health centers, wells, and recreation
centers. Some projects are started and
finished, others are continued over an
extended period by local community.
MEDICALCONSTRUCTION
P R O J E C T S
Projects include medicine,
biology, lab technicians,
nutrition, nursing and
chemistry. Experience
firsthand the medical field in
host village.
AGRICULTURE WOMEN SERVICES CULTURE
All projects incorporate being
immersed into the local
culture, whether it is arts,
language, history, interacting
with humanity, or daily living.
Projects include witnessing and
utilizing the old school methods
of farming, harvesting, dug
irrigation, and clearing of land.
Experience the challenges faced
due to weather variations.
Projects include working alongside local
women's organizations to provide literacy,
education, health education, empowerment
and business skills; resources typically
excluded to women.

7. ORIENTATION
3 days of cultural shock,
project preparation,
medical and team training in
New York City before departing
from JFK Airport
6 weeks of volunteer work on a
specific project in a specifically
small and rural village in your
African host country
TRAVEL WEEKWORK WEEKS
T I M E L I N E
One week of pre-planned
travel within your host
country before returning to
New York City

8. PORTUGUESE
Angola
Mozambique
Niger
Senegal
Togo
ENGLISHFRENCH
C O U N T R I E S B Y L A N G U A G E
The Gambia
Ghana
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe

9. TRAVEL IS MORE
THAN JUST AN
EXPERIENCE; IT'S
AN INVESTMENT.
"Travel is a way of life."
C O M P A N Y . C O M

10. APPLY ONLINE
W E H O P E Y O U J O I N U S A N D
O P E R A T I O N C R O S S R O A D S A F R I C A . O R G / W H O - S H O U L D -
A P P L Y

11. FOLLOW US
W E A L S O H O P E Y O U
F A C E B O O K . C O M / O P E R A T I O N C R O S S R O A D S A F R I C A
I N S T A G R A M . C O M / O P E R A T I O N C R O S S R O A D S A F R I C A
T W I T T E R . C O M / C R O S S R O A D A F R I C A
P I N T E R E S T . C O M / C R O S S R O A D A F R I C A