Volunteer Abroad in Ghana: Volta & Western Regions Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering Abroad in Ghana: Ghana is located in West Africa bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Togo and the Ivory Coast.
Formerly known as the Gold Coast, Ghana won its freedom from Britain over 50 years ago, becoming the first black African colony to achieve its independence. Ghana
is a proud and safe country steeped in rich cultural history and
tradition. The country still boasts 42 European forts and castles
including Elmina and Cape Coast Castles which are all recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Monuments.
Vibrant
traditional festivals full of pomp and pageantry can still be seen and
heard throughout the country. Traditional open markets provide the
sounds and sights of the African bazaar. Ghana has a diverse natural
heritage which is rich in dense tropical rainforests, unique
eco-systems, crocodile ponds, coastal wetlands, botanical gardens and
the world largest manmade lake, Lake Volta.
The poverty experienced in these rural areas is not just a lack of money but also the inability to access basic needs, such as health care and health facilities as well as voluntary HIV counseling and testing. Despite
having a lack of such basic needs, the Ghanaian people are
world-renowned for their friendliness. Most volunteers are humbled by
the everyday happy attitudes of the local people.
Volunteering in Ghana is a way to totally immerse yourself in West African culture and gain a broader view of the world.
This
is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a new culture
from the inside out and discover that one person really can make a
difference.
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