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Interning with OGVO in Ghana is a great opportunity for social work students looking to gain professional experience in a different cultural setting. This is especially useful for students interested in using their experience to get university credit for their degree. This internship can help you accumulate working hours, provide you with hands-on work, and ensures you are supervised by a qualified professional. As one of the most stable and economically advanced countries in Africa, Ghana is often regarded as a success story, particularly in West Africa. Regrettably, the country is facing rising levels of economic inequality, which has deeply affected orphans, child laborers, and children living in troubled homes. Your training in social work is needed to assist local staff and provide children with specialized care. Social work is less common in Ghana than in other African countries. Your knowledge, dedication, and skills will allow you to work with people that desperately need help, while also raising awareness in local communities. Throughout your internship, all of your work will be supervised by a qualified local professional.

Program Highlights

Raise awareness of social issues in local communities.

Share counseling and therapy methods with local staff to improve current practices.

Provide abused children with the care and attention they need.

Assess the conditions and needs of the children and people you work with.

Workshop and presentation preparation, assisting with general tasks such feeding and playing educational games, and assisting your supervisor.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Kumasi, Ghana
Starts At: $600-900
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1 Year
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Administrative
  • Development
  • Education
  • Social Work
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
  • Kiwi
  • All Nationalities
  • Asian
  • British
  • Irish
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Last Updated: Aug 21, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Kumasi, Ghana

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Administrative
  • Development
  • Education
  • Social Work

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1 Year

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Starts At

$600-900

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Letter of Recommendation

Refund Policy

Other

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays
  • Independent living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Professional degree
  • Some college credit, no degree

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Written Application

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