Projects Abroad in Ghana

My experience in Ghana through Projects Abroad has been truly transformative. The support before and during my trip was excellent, and my placement at Merotn & Everett LLP offered meaningful, hands-on legal work that challenged me and helped me grow both personally and professionally. I felt welcomed by my host family and the local community, and I learned so much about the culture, legal system, and daily life in Accra. This program exceeded my expectations and has had a lasting impact on my career path and confidence. I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity.

I truly enjoyed immersing myself in Ghanaian culture as well as experiencing my day to day life in a country new to me. I valued the little things during my experience, such as the food, the sights, and even my commute to and from work; but more significant to me were the everyday conversations with my host family, my project coordinator, my colleagues at my placement, and even people I met on a day to day basis. I spent two weeks at a law firm in Accra under the law and human rights program. Everyone at the firm was very kind and supportive, and it was a very committed and driven office in terms of the work they are doing. My second two weeks were spent at a media house in Accra for the journalism program. I got to witness behind the scenes of the everyday routine of a media house and their reporting on daily news. I also got to shadow one of the reporters a couple times while he was out in the city searching for and reporting on stories. My host family was very welcoming and always interested to learn about my life and story, and likewise share their experiences too. My project coordinator was also so supportive during my time in Accra, but additionally was a true friend to me in Ghana. I additionally appreciated engaging in insightful conversations about a wide range of topics and perspectives with various people in Ghana, which are interactions I wouldn't have gotten the chance to experience and learn from if not for Project Abroad's promotion of immersion in your host country. There's so much to learn and take home with you through such volunteering experiences around the world!

The time I spent with Projects Abroad was one of the best experiences of my life. I learned so much, gained so much experience in the field of human rights, met the most amazing people and was lucky to see the beauty of Ghana. I cannot recommend this experience enough, it helped me grow as a person and in my career, thank you Projects Abroad for making it so memorable.