Every community and nation on the planet understands the value of civil society and charity, and Africa is no different. People from numerous African countries to varying degrees participate in charitable acts, given the continent’s current socio-economic reality. Additionally, the culture in some of these countries encourages charity whether there is a significant need for it.
Kindness, whether shown via volunteering or financial contributions, can help to overcome disparities. Donations to vulnerable populations, such as orphans, the elderly, and people with disabilities, for example, allow them to live with dignity, improve their quality of life, and empower them to actively engage in their communities.
Furthermore, volunteers frequently address the gaps left by poor or nonexistent formal services. For example, volunteers assist in running informal schools, provide tutoring, and mentor young people in isolated areas with little access to formal education.
This develops the next generation of leaders, encourages innovation, and advances literacy. Volunteering fosters an inclusive and caring culture that helps communities become less dependent on outside help and more self-sufficient.
With that said, here are the 10 kindest countries in Africa based on the amount of people that donated their time or money in assistance to the less privileged.
The organization noted that it gave more than £1 billion to hundreds of thousands of organizations in 119 countries in the most recent fiscal year.
Top 10 African countries with the kindest people
| Rank | Country | World giving index | Helped a stranger (% of adults) | Donated money (% of adults) | Volunteered (% of adults) | Global rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Kenya |
60 |
76% |
53% |
51% |
3rd |
|
2. |
Liberia |
58 |
80% |
30% |
65% |
4th |
|
3. |
Nigeria |
53 |
79% |
41% |
37% |
9th |
|
4. |
Gambia |
52 |
69% |
54% |
33% |
12th |
|
5. |
Ethiopia |
50 |
62% |
54% |
33% |
16th |
|
6. |
Sierra Leone |
48 |
76% |
26% |
42% |
23rd |
|
7. |
Chad |
47 |
68% |
36% |
38% |
26th |
|
8. |
Guinea |
46 |
68% |
33% |
38% |
29th |
|
9. |
Uganda |
46 |
70% |
32% |
36% |
30th |
|
10. |
Ghana |
46 |
67% |
36% |
34% |
33rd |
