Construction & Renovation Program in Ghana

Everyone can help. I discovered that when I spent two weeks in Senya-Beraku, helping the SMWEF and in turn, the lovely children in dire need of your help. Most of these two weeks were spent on building a wall. Despite how mundane this may sound, it was quite the opposite. Our coordinator, Tina, made sure that we were exposed to the local community in a very entertaining and safe fashion. This is certainly at the top of my list of things to recommend

I had the chance to spend some time in 2021 with Seth, Naomi and the children. That was a beautiful experience that i would highly recommend to anyone. I have participated in construction, in building some walls of new classrooms of the school.

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The St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation is a very heartwarming project. I was there for a month, and it clearly had an impact on how I see life. The kids are full of joy, and everybody is just spreading love and energy. One day after I arrived, the kids already started shouting my name when I passed by and wanted me to wave or just say „hi“. But not only the kids, also the teachers were wonderful! Even though the teaching in Ghana is rougher than where I am from, the love within the teaching is undoubted. The kids love the teachers, and so do the teachers love the kids! Events like running competitions, quizzes, or just dancing and making music are making it visible how much of a family the whole project is. Nevertheless, it is obvious that the project needs all of the help it can get. The project does not have enough money at all. The hosts have to skip meals, teachers can’t get paid regularly, the few books they have are not up to date, workbooks have to be written and drawn by the teachers, and the whole project relies on donations. And even though the hosts are struggling, they do everything they can to make it the best experience for the volunteers. If there had been a problem, I easily could have told Seth and Naomi (the host family). I think what describes the bonding between the couple and their volunteers the best is that they remember every single volunteer. Their name, where they are from, and what they did in the project. Even after years and years of volunteers. If you really want to help to change something, this project is the perfect place. It's not about profit; it's about having an impact and changing something in the system. I worked in construction and helped in teaching, and I loved both so, so much. It doesn't matter in what kind of field you want to help; construction, teaching, social work, health care, sports stuff, and so on... I know that the St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation is going to make it the best experience that they could give you.

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From the first day, their welcoming and warmth towards me have been nothing but clear. Whether it be guiding through Ghanaian culture or teaching construction, they have made more sacrifices than I can count to make sure their volunteers (including me) got a wonderful experience. Having been there 6 weeks, I got the opportunity to experience both construction and the children. Beyond academics, the environment there is better than anything you could imagine. Whilst life is simple, the community, rooted in brotherhood and love, made it pass so much quicker and enjoyable. Really, my time there zoomed through. I would like to also mention how amazing the impact of this project is. By proving food, education, and shelter to underprivileged kids in a rural setting, you really make a difference. Seth always likes to mention how volunteers are the backbone of the organization, and while this is true, none of this could have happened without his and Naomi’s endless dedication. If there is ANY project I could recommend for volunteers, this is the one if you want to make a true difference.

I spent 2 weeks in July with St miracle works educational foundation as a construction and renovation volunteer. During my stay, I got to mix mortar, plaster walls and help with renovations that were needed but I also got to spend some time with the children of the school, building paper aeroplanes and teaching French. This was a truly wonderful experience and the kids love having volunteers, they are the highlight of this truly wonderful organisation. Seth and Naomie work very hard to make your stay the best it can be. I really recommend helping them out as you will get to discover a wonderful country and people as well as feeling that you are making a difference where help is needed!

My Name is Nils, I went alone for 3 Weeks to Ghana, Senya Beraku for volunteering when I was 16. Seth came to greet me at the Airport and it was great. Seth and Naomi then hosted me as a family member since the first day. I learned much stuff about building and Ghanian culture. The life-rhythm they have, gives energy and motivation in the morning that I never had before. Naomi showed me delicious local foods, and she showed me how to teach to little kids. Seth was really honest and all the money usage was completely transparent. We went to the village really often, and we spoke to many people. The people there are so friendly and open to conversation, and I could meet many new persons. If you are looking for doing volunteering, I recommend to you St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation with all my heart. I am sure they have all you are looking for in volunteering and even more. And we need your help.

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