Volunteering abroad in Ghana, West Africa including teaching, care, journalism & law projects

Voluntary Work in Ghana

"Ghana is the home of some of Africa's friendliest and most welcoming people, an intensely colourful land of dense forests, wild savannah and great beaches; and a land of banana and cocoa plantations."

To live in Ghana

Ghana

Ghana is on the West coast of Africa. Once the British colony of the 'Gold Coast', it is renowned for the friendliness and warmth of its people. It has some great beaches, wild savannah and dense forests. This English-speaking country is a great introduction to Africa - stable, democratic, safe, and rewarding to visit.

The Ashanti built their kingdom originally from Ghana's gold, and later from banana and cocoa plantations. African traditions combined with the British legacy have produced an exciting modern African culture - open, musical and diverse. Although Ghana is a poor country, in recent times it has attracted new money, and Ghanaians are returning from abroad and bringing new investment and ideas with them.

Teaching & Projects Abroad have projects based in Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi and the Akuapem Hills. We have placements working in hospitals, orphanages, newspapers, schools, sports clubs, veterinary practices and radio stations around the capital. We have teaching, care & community and medical projects based along the coast in Cape Coast and in the ancient Ashanti capital, Kumasi. The Akuapem Hills hosts further medical, care & community placements and teaching projects.

Living in Ghana you'll experience some unusual situations! You will get used to living with an unpredictable electricity and water supply. You will hear some great live bands and have some memorable nights out. You will certainly see even the poorest families dressing up in all their best clothes to go to church on a Sunday morning. Ghanaians' strong Christian faith combines with Ghanaian hospitality to make something special. And you will also need to adapt to the bizarre, whether it be the coffins shaped as cars or the banku and fufu you will have for lunch.

There are so many places to visit - you will want to see the slave forts and visit Kakum national park. The more adventurous may look at the journey to Timbuktu as a suitable challenge. Travel is cheap whether it be in a tro-tro (a sort of minibus) or on a lake boat. It is not difficult to travel and find clean and simple places to stay in the main towns. Ghana is a great stepping off point to exploring West Africa.