Description

RUWDHI is not for profit community based organization which is registered with Registrar Generals Department with registration number G- 24, 124. The organization is also registered with the Social Welfare Department of Ghana. International Peace Commission USA

RUWDHI welcome any individual, group or organizations to their Hospitality Home to help improve the living condition and provide support for the children. The organization is committed to produce sustainable conducive environment which will enable these orphans and valuable children develop their potentials.

Recognizing for the past years how important the child is for the full development of his or her personality needs a home of tender care, love and affection so that he/she can be self reliant and responsible in the society.

This volunteer program is networking with individuals and organization with inspirational and motivational spirit to help unearth and develop the potential of the needy and less privileged, in the communities and villages in and around Ghana, to reach their full potentials.

* Volunteer Work

We provide volunteer placement project - Memorable vacation and Volunteer Abroad. Our priority is to support and provide volunteer work in the deprived and abandoned communities by placing the right people at the rest place.

Our creativity, innovative and unique services have made us one of the best volunteer program placement organizers in the world. Our commitment to the people has always been to provide the most affordable and memorable volunteer placement for the benefit of the vulnerable and society they live in

* Where a volunteer can work

The volunteer can work in these areas: in the Classroom, Healthcare centers, farms, Disabled homes, Music and Dance, Drama, Sports, Information Technology, Art and Craft, Moral and Religious Studies and what have you.

Volunteers will be assisted by the field teachers for a smooth running of their works. In the course of your teaching or work you are all allowed to come up with your own teaching activities and other teaching aids.

Highlights

Organized international internship, self studies and self project are available which helps you make a great difference in the life on people in the community.

Areas Included:
1. Community sanitation Project.
2. Training of Community leaders in leadership and local economic development strategies.
3. Community based Vocational and employable skill Training project.
4. Micro Credit project for mothers and guidance of Orphan and Vulnerable respectively.
5. Oguaa Orphan Aid International uniforms and books for kid's project
6. Community Based ICT Centre

As part of effort towards creating opportunity for young people, RUWDHI offers international internship program, independent studies and independent study project for potential foreign students who wish to contribute their small effort toward poverty in Africa.

The organization organizes a get-together (party) for volunteers after every successful end of volunteer placement. With us every end of volunteer's placement means success. So every volunteer is given a certificate of participation and an organizational t-shirt for recognition of hard work.

Frequently Asked Question:

* Do I need a Visa?
Yes: all you need to do is contact the Ghanaian embassy or high commission near you. The cost of the visa varies from country to country. Please do request for a Tourist Visa.

* Is there access to internet or any means of communication?
Yes: there are the spread of internet cafes in majority of the towns and cities. Cost charged vary from one internet cafe to the other and (ranges between 6 pesewa to 1 Ghana cedis) it is under 1 dollar and 1 euro. There are other call centers where one can make a call or pay for a phone to phone service where it is charged per the minute spent.

* What should I bring along?
You can come along with your medication like malaria pills, pain killers, cream for itches and a first aid kit. You will be needing some personal stuff like towels, mosquito repellent, sun cream, bathing suit, mosquito nets, sheet for bed, any preferred toiletries and any other thing you may need in your daily activities.

* How is the work like?
It varies on your placement. The normal working hours for most workers is eight (8) hours. But being a volunteer your time will be limited. You are advised to take initiative and also be creative. This will enhance your working ability. You need to also be patient when teaching as things you teach may sometimes take time to be understood by the pupils.

* How do I access my money?
Visa cards can be used in some banks and ATM machines across the country. Master cards and travelers exchequer are also accessible in some banks in the country. Money transfer can be acceptable in some banks, post office and other authorized dealers in Ghana. Volunteers are advised to change currencies at the arrival hall at the airport for the first time.

* Is it possible for me to travel?
You can travel after your volunteer period or better still in between your works all depending on schedule of work. There are great tourist attractions to visit like the water falls, canopy walk way at Kakum National Park, beaches, mountains and what have you. The organization offers organized tour trips at a reasonable price.

* What should you bring with for the kids as gift?
Things are not limited for the kids. Things like Second hand clothes, Shoes (all sizes for boys and girls), Reading books, Kindergarten material, Paints, Watches, Sports equipments (football, handballs, volleyballs), Second hand toys, Multivitamins, Pens, Colored Pencils, Dictionaries, Coloring books, Calculators, Erasers, Pencil sharpeners, Baby formula, Simple musical instruments, or Water colors paints.

Fund Raising:

Volunteers are encouraged to do fund raising so that they would be able to pay for their trip and help in the project here. The organization is ready to assist with any help to be able to support your course like a fund raising letter and activities of program to be held so that you can solicit some money from churches, companies, co-workers and friends, and these funds will be used to support the charity activities of the organization.

Qualifications

There are no qualification needed for the program.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

750 USD every extra month 350

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Living stipend
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

* Airport Pick up and drop off:
* Accommodation/ Meals:
* Meals: You will be served with breakfast and supper by your host family. Lunch foods are not most of the time served as you will be at your work field by then. There will be continental food to be served in between your meals to make you feel at home.
* Administrative cost:
* Outreach / Volunteer orientation:
* Project / Donation

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers will be assisted by the field teachers for a smooth running of their works. In the course of your teaching or work you are all allowed to come up with your own teaching activities and other teaching aids.

Age Range

19 years to 75 years

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of numbers of member will depend of work

Scholarships are Available

Volunteer that are able to solicit money from their fund raising for the building of our orphanage project will be given 10% of it's fee to be paid.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

Rural Women Development and Health Initiative (RUWDHI)'s Mission Statement

To provide efficient and sustainable social and economic resource to reduce poverty among rural women through the provision of: * Technology transfer * Business management training * Micro credit support * Reproductive and health management * Sustainable management of environmental resources. Our avowed vision is to create a long term conducive environment for full empowerment for rural women in Ghana.

Year Founded

2001