GHANA
CHILDREN OF AFRICA
Beating drums, children’s laughter and Ghana’s warm greetings welcome you to become family in the heart of West Africa.
Highlights
FOR THE GHANA: CHILDREN OF AFRICA™ PROGRAM
- Develop educational resources that will be used to tutor children at a local primary school
- Help build and refurbish school facilities
- Discuss current social issues facing Ghana’s women and children
- Learn traditional African dance, batik fabric dyeing, drums and percussion
- Explore outdoor markets, visit historic sites and hike to a beautiful waterfall
Program Menu For
Children of Africa
GHANA
CHILDREN OF AFRICA
Program Overview
On this program you will step onto the flat, sandy earth of Ghana in West Africa and embark on a journey you will never forget. Immediately, you will hear the laughter of children everywhere. Join your peers, local leaders and community members as you volunteer among one of the continent’s most passionate and welcoming communities.
Ghanaians are known for their smiles, vibrancy and welcoming nature — you’ll see bright colors in the land, stitched into traditional clothing and adorning your Home Base. Your presence will infuse the school with excitement as you work on community-led service projects to uplift and develop the surrounding school community.
Experience what life is like in Ghana, from ancient traditions still practiced today, to modern practices found throughout bustling Ghanaian communities.
Students on the 21-day program will get the classic Ghana fisherman experience as their Home Base is situated near the beach. Students can expect to take a weekend excursion to Ho and HoHoe where they will visit the highest waterfalls in all of West Africa and participate in a kente weaving workshop led by a local women’s organization.
GHANA
CHILDREN OF AFRICA
Community Service
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference this summer? Volunteer in primary schools to help improve English skills of local children. Develop educational resources that can be used to tutor those who might be falling behind and contribute to each school’s needs, including making improvements to the facilities. Split your time between teaching at the school and lending a hand on campus refurbishment projects. This way, you and your peers will be able to serve every aspect of the school, and learn all about education in Ghana. Try to keep up with the children as they invite you to play soccer and schoolyard games after class!
Immersive Learning
Immerse yourself in batik cloth dyeing and drumming workshops, as well as a crash course in the native language. You’ll be given a Ghanaian name in a traditional name ceremony – an honor we hope you will carry with you after. You’ll also have an exceptional opportunity to visit a seamstress for custom-made, traditional Ghanaian clothing made from fabrics you select. You’ll also hear from local experts on topics like traditional gender roles and education in Ghana. On the 21-Day Program, students will dive into the nation’s history as a hub of the global slave trade with a visit to the haunting and unforgettable Fort Prinzenstein.
Adventure
Trekking all the way to West Africa is an adventure in itself, but that’s only where the adventure begins. Enjoy Ghana’s rich cultural heritage as you are invited to actively participate in drumming and dancing. The energy is unbelievable! Explore outdoor markets and take part in cooking lessons with staff at your Home Base, who will treat you like family. Take in Ghana’s natural beauty with a hike to a beautiful waterfall. On our 21-Day Program, students will also go on a two-night excursion where they will get to explore Ghana’s unique cultural heritage in the Ho region.
Lodging
GLA operates two Home Bases for this program; both located in rural settings outside the capital city of Accra. Home Base for the 21-day program is located in Anloga, which borders the coast, and Home Base for the 14-day program is located in Krobo, which is three hours inland. At both Home Bases, accommodations are basic, but clean and safe. Students sleep in gender-segregated rooms with roommates, and have access to shared bathrooms with cold-water showers.
Making a Difference
Son of a Saint, a nonprofit mentorship program based in New Orleans, works with boys that have absent fathers.
Learning Afar and the GLA International Foundation facilitated a trip for these boys through Global Leadership Adventures in November 2022. This service-learning program shares a lot of the program itinerary featured on our Ghana: Children of Africa summer program.
This trip aimed to inspire these teen boys to discover their true leadership potential.
Watch this video to discover their story, and hopefully be inspired to make meaningful change in your world, too!
GHANA
CHILDREN OF AFRICA
Dates & Tuition
Everything you need to know before you apply.
21-Day Program
| 2024 Dates |
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| JUL 07 – JUL 27, 2024 |
14-Day Program
| 2024 Dates |
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| JUN 22 – JUL 05, 2024 |
| JUL 09 – JUL 22, 2024 |
| JUL 26 – AUG 08, 2024 |
Tuition Includes All In-Country Expenses
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- In-country transportation
- Lodging
- 3 meals per day
- Professional full-time staff and experts
- 24/7 parent support hotline during the program
- Secondary medical and evacuation insurance
- Cultural activities, lectures and excursions
- Pre-departure materials and support
- Educational materials
To save your spot, an application fee and $600 deposit are required.
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GHANA
CHILDREN OF AFRICA
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