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Business Skills Training for Disadvantaged Ghanian's
Location: Ghana: Accra
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Please visit our website for details
The Arches North Campus Incubator Sackville St Manchester, M60 1QD England
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Phone: 0161 870 6212
Description
Become a volunteer in Ghana and help to empower disadvantaged young Ghanian's by providing them with the skills they need to gain employment and lift themselves out of poverty. Because Secondary education is not free in Ghana, for many impoverished youths it is simply not an option. This project makes secondary education accessible to the poorest people in the region and focuses on teaching them the skills needed to work in business, and even go on to set up businesses of their own. The project achieves it's aims by providing students with a proven, practical, and hands-on curriculum that will give them the skills and certification required to secure employment once they graduate. There are a variety of courses offered by the project. Most of them are based around around English, computer skills, and other specific business modules but there are also practical courses such as craft making. Past graduates have gone on to have careers as typists, stenographers, private secretaries, web-designers, computer technicians, and data entry assistants, amongst many other things.
Highlights
Safari in Ghana
Compared to the likes of Kenya or Namibia, Ghana is lesser known for its wildlife safari, but its diversity of species is no less impressive. It has 16 National Parks and several natural reserves and protected areas, comprising of varied ranges of habitats. These include wetland lagoons, salt pans along the Gold Coast and a tropical guinea rainforest. Ghana is home to about 99 species of mammals including the largest land mammal, the African Elephant. There's also the hippopotamus, lion, leopard, hyena, chimpanzee, baboon, buffalo, antelope, 7 species of monkey, and much more. You can also spot about 750 species of birds in Ghana if you have a keen enough eye and can keep a good tally of the ones that you've already seen!
Wli Waterfalls
Wli, the highest waterfall in western Africa, is one of Ghana's most unforgettable sights. First admire the sheer grandeur of the fall itself - the spectacular white water of the Agumatsa River thundering more than 60 meters down steep cliffs into a large pool below. Second are the massive mountain formations comprised of soaring peaks and rock walls, which are part of the Akwapim-Togo Mountains.
Surfing in Ghana
Due to the Southern ocean swells that hit the Western coastline of Ghana, surfers can find some of the cleanest, most orderly and thus rider-friendly waves on earth. The combination of perfect waves, warm water and no crowds, as well as the endless activities to see and do in and around the picturesque fishing village of Busua, creates the ideal place to learn how to surf.
Explore Beautiful Beaches
There are two beautiful fishing villages located within easy drive of Accra which you should definitely not miss on your weekends off and they are called Busua and Dixcove. Busua is the slightly more developed of the two in terms of tourism, however it is graced with the most gorgeous stretch of golden sands and boasts water that is perfect for swimming and a light dosage of surfing. Dixcove is equally as beautiful and has the addition of the picturesque Fort Metal Cross, which overlooks the port.
Cape Coast
Set amongst beautiful beaches, Cape Coast is a town steeped in history and contradictions. In the 17th century, Cape Coast grew from a small fishing village to an important trading port and the centre of West Africa's slave trade, and later the first capital of Britain's Gold Coast colony. Today this vibrant town is capital of Ghana's Central Region and home to more than 100,000 people and some of the country's leading academic institutions. Along this region's coastline are several ancient forts and castles built by the European traders, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments.
Qualifications
Must be of age 18+.
No specific skills are required to take part in this project but, as the women have varying levels of ability you will need to be adaptable and patient to be able to communicate with all the locals. Those with skills in the areas of business administration, human resource development, web-design, accountancy, economics, IT, construction, and crafts, are highly sought after.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Please contact for more details.
Cost Include Description:
* Accommodation: Single or shared room in a home stay
* Food: 2 meals a day, breakfast and dinner
* Airport pick up
* Training: Pre-departure information pack, on-site Orientation and project induction provided
* Support: 24 hour support from on-site coordinator
Credit Available
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Volunteer Types
- Business
- Computer Training
- Education
- Labor Issues
- Managerial Consulting
- Marketing
- Media Work
- Office Work
- Public Education
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Teaching Accounting
- Technical Assistance
- Tutor
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Ghana
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Kaya Responsible Travel's Mission Statement
Kaya's mission is to promote sustainable social, environmental and economic development, empower communities and cultivate educated, compassionate global citizens through responsible travel.
Year Founded
2008
