Description

This organization is part of a Pan African organization established out of a belief that there was a need to focus on the NGO sector and women in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Ghana Office was established in 1990 and has since then been actively involved in education and advocacy programs on HIV/AIDS. The mission is to advocate on behalf women, children and families in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and mobilize communities by strengthening their capacity to control, prevent and mitigate the impact of the epidemic.

The organization's main objectives are to sensitize, educate and raise the awareness of Ghanaian women, especially rural Ghanaian women with regards to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and related issues.

They also aim to undertake AIDS control activities that will be more acceptable and receptive to the Ghanaian woman based on her socio-cultural and educational background.

Additionally, they examine ways of working with existing women's organizations, National AIDS control programme and other NGOS in the fight against the AIDS epidemic, and to promote the reproductive health of Ghanaian women in general.

The role will be quite hectic with a minimum of 8 hours of work required.

Highlights

Placements:

* Project Coordinators
They require coordinators to help with their Women's Health, Vulnerable Children and Income Generation projects.

* Fundraising Officer
A fundraising officer is required to set up a sustainable fundraising system and to target potential donors.

* IT Officer
A dedicated and hard-working IT officer is required in the office to help with the IT set-up and to help with the updates of the website.

Intern Types

• Social Work
• Family and Home Studies
• Human Rights
• Women's Studies
• Information Systems

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation
* Welcome pack
* In-country introduction to life in Ghana
* Airport pick-up & drop-off
* 24/7 Emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Ikando's Mission Statement

Ikando looks to support local community organisations through the placement of international volunteers. We seek to offer volunteers affordable, quality and skill specific placements with organisations that require their help. We believe our volunteers can be catalysts for change within these organisations. Ikando aims to communicate through its volunteers the positive story coming out of Africa.

Year Founded

2004