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With its upbeat energy, fast-paced development, and surprisingly stable democracy, Ghana is one of Africa’s true success stories. This country is often misrepresented in the media with a focus on famine, wars, and ethnic cleansing, instead of the positive people, their thirst for life, and their welcoming attitude to international volunteers. Volunteering in Ghana will open your eyes and your heart as you fall in love with vibrant cities, historically rich coastal beaches, African wildlife, and the lives you touch as you make your positive impact.Get ready to hear: Akwabba! Welcome to Ghana!

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by: Sophia Valentina Pieper - GermanyProgram: Construction Volunteering Opportunities in Ghana
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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.

A Guide to Volunteering Abroad in Ghana

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This English-speaking country is one of the safest and most friendliest places to volunteer in all of Africa. It also screams diversity, from the people and cultural influences to the contrasting landscapes. Whether you are looking to balance your volunteer work with time getting lost in a big city, immersing yourself in history, or taking it easy beachside, you will find everything you are looking for, and more, by volunteering in Ghana.

From the moment you arrive in Accra, you’ll experience the constant bustling city life of Ghana’s beating heart and capital. Despite the nearly suffocating heat, volunteers will never be bored; they can explore the lively Makola Market, coastal fishing markets, and the flurry of shops and restaurants on Oxford Street. For an adventure, flag down a tro-tro, a 12-seat mini-van crammed with twice as many passengers. Don’t know where you’re headed? No worries! Tro-tro drivers can be heard all throughout the city, crying out for their destinations. When you’re headed back to the city, be sure to hop in with the driver yelling “A-CraCraCra!”

For an experience that is both relaxed and historically rich, try volunteering on the Cape Coast. Originally called Cabo Corso by the Portuguese, Cape Coast was the former European colonial capital in Ghana. That’s right, this location was once the largest slave-trading center in West Africa. Today, volunteers will find Cape Coast to be an easygoing fishing town with an artsy vibe, where they can spend their free time surfing or relax on the beach. You will encounter ghosts of the past, as crumbling colonial buildings line the streets and fisherman nets in the beautiful waters where slave ships once sailed, but wake up with a smile every day.

If you are a lover of markets, head to volunteer in Kumasi. This former capital of the Ashanti Kingdom is Ghana’s second-largest city, yet lacks the sweltering heat of Accra. With a semi-tropical climate, it is often called the “Garden City” because of the beautiful plant life it fosters. The heart of the city lies within Kejetia Market, where you will get lost beneath the tin roofs, scavenging through Ashanti sandals and batik. For an escape, head to Lake Bosomtwe, Ghana’s only natural lake, only an hour from the city.

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