HOLA GHANA
In Ghana "Charlie" means "friend"
DONATION:
1 month
Socios:
800 euros
€ 850
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VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION, SPORTS AND HEALTH IN GHANA, AFRICA
VOLUNTEERING IN GHANA
HOLA GHANA offers you the opportunity to volunteer in a local NGO, serving and helping others, being part of the change. We consider that international experiences are a good way for personal growth, helping participants develop their potential of service. Besides, it provides skills and professional competences.
Ghana is located on the West Coast of Africa along the Gulf of Guinea and on the Greenwich Meridian, Ghana is bordered by Burkina Faso to the North, Cote D ́Ivore to the West, Togo to the East and the Atlantic Ocean to the South..
Experiencing extreme poverty changes people radically and it shakes them to the core. Seeing up close destitution for the first time is shocking, Spending time around poverty even without sharing it, constantly contemplating it, forces you to react.
There is real commitment with local NGOs. We ask for donations in order to develop foundational activities and cover our own operational costs; A great portion of those donations goes directly to the local NGO. For more information, click here.
DEDUCTION:
The contribution has a tax benefit of 30% -35% that you can deduct in the Income Statement.
NEAREST AIRPORT:
Kotoka international Airport, Accra
PLACES OF WORK:
Accra, Koforidua and Tsito
DURATION:
From 2 weeks to 12 months
AVAILABILITY:
Local Ngo´s Programs are open all the year.
MORE INFORMATION
WISDOM, LOCAL DIRECTOR
One of the most important aspects of the international volunteer experience is being able to share your time in Ghana with Wisdom, the local director. It is a great human being, with a unique capacity for commitment and simplicity, with a contagious joy and hope, with an inspiring way of living life. One of the most precious gifts will be the unforgettable conversations that you can carry out. Sometimes, volunteers can also meet Oscar in Africa, the founder of HOLA GHANA.
HOST FAMILIES
The accomodation will take place with local host families that open their homes and time in order to help volunteers live a great experience. You will be able to get familiar with the local traditions and food, getting involved in long conversations that will allow you to understand better the reality of the country. Part of your local donation is going directly to support this families so we can generate a direct impact, together.
LOCAL ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS
The activities that will be described bellow are common activities in the different programs of local organizations in the country. The effective implementation of the those will depend of the specific program direction, as HOLA GANA has no authority to act on them.
 PRIMARY SCHOOL PROGRAMYou will provide support for daily school activities. You will have the opportunity to teach a class of children between the ages of 4 to 10, lead extracurricular activities and assist amazing teachers. |  SOCCER SCHOOLProvide support to the coach with all of the kids he trains. You are welcome to carry with you some jerseys and materials |  RURAL VILLAGES KOFORIDUAVisit and share with rural communities, offering them food, clothes or health brigades. |
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 SUMMER CLASS & PROJECTSProvide support to the cooperation projects we are running along the year and helping with the summer classes |
TESTIMONIALS
Volunteering means offering others opportunities that life has rather offered me for any other reason… you are always going to receive more than what you gave in a program like this.
- SILVIA, Barcelona