• No Poverty
  • Reduced Inequalities
  • Gender Equality

Empowerment of Women

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1 - 12 semanas  ·  Idade 18 - 50+
rating  Excelente 4.8  · 
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Destaques

  • Contribute towards sustainable women’s and girl’s empowerment initiatives in Ghana.
  • Help young women to safely navigate complex and important gender issues.
  • Learn about Ghanaian culture and visit historically significant sites.

Destaques

  • Contribute towards sustainable women’s and girl’s empowerment initiatives in Ghana.
  • Help young women to safely navigate complex and important gender issues.
  • Learn about Ghanaian culture and visit historically significant sites.
  • Earn a professional reference from your program manager
  • Meet participants from across the world and develop your cross-cultural skills.

    • Especialmente adequado para

    Idade 18+
    Solteiros
    Casais
    Famílias
    Grupos
    50+

    Sobre o programa

    Travel to Ghana to increase awareness of gendered approaches to health & wellbeing. Work on improving computer literacy and English skills of local women and girls.

    Join an international team of students working on projects to empower local women in Ghana. The focus is on enhancing vocational skills (IT, English or commercial catering) as well as providing workshops on healthcare, confidence building and gender equality. 

    As a participant you could get involved ...

    Sobre o programa

    Join an international team of students working on projects to empower local women in Ghana. The focus is on enhancing vocational skills (IT, English or commercial catering) as well as providing workshops on healthcare, confidence building and gender equality. 

    As a participant you could get involved in hosting workshops and training sessions with various themes which may include but are not limited to: menstrual health and fitness, women’s rights, English and computer skills.

    By providing this support and educational sessions, local women and girls become empowered to make determined choices, improve quality of life and importantly improve contribution to economic and social development. 

    All activities aim to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #1 No Poverty, #5 Gender Equality, #10 Reduced Inequalities. 

    This program includes an optional Community Development online course which must be completed in order to obtain a certificate offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States.

    Dia típico

    Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.

    Estimated Schedule:

    • 6-10am: Early morning survey
    • 12pm: Lunch
    • 1pm - 4pm: Afternoon survey
    • 6pm: Dinner
    • 9pm: Bed Time/Night survey

    Dia típico

    Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.

    Estimated Schedule:

    • 6-10am: Early morning survey
    • 12pm: Lunch
    • 1pm - 4pm: Afternoon survey
    • 6pm: Dinner
    • 9pm: Bed Time/Night survey

    Actividades em tempo livre

    By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.

    These side trips are ...

    Actividades em tempo livre

    By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.

    These side trips are not included in the program fee but are highly recommended:

    • Kakum National Park 
    • Elmina
    • Cape Coast Festival 
    • National Museum and centre for cultural research 
    • Bojo Beach 
    • Makola Market 
    • Fort San Antonio
    • Mole National Park 
    • Whitewashed Castle

    The possibilities are endless!


    We also now include cultural/local experiences. These experiences will take place once every 4 weeks. 

    These activities may include: 

    • Participate in a cultural food exchange
    • Join an evening of West African dance and drumming 
    • Learn to make Ghanaian fruit smoothies
    • Trek up Kokrobite Mountain
    • Learn to surf on Kokrobite Beach
    • Enjoy a Ghanaian fish BBQ on the beach 
    • Learn the history of the transatlantic slave trade
    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cape Coast

    Requisitos

    Requisitos

    Idade mínima: 18 anos

    Para aderir ao programa é necessário ter pelo menos 18 anos de idade na data de início do programa. Poderá haver excepções se puder fornecer a permissão do(s) seu(s) tutor(es) legal(ais) ou se estiver acompanhado pelos seus pais.

    Habilidades linguísticas

    Precisa de falar Inglês (nível básico)

    Verificação dos antecedentes criminais

    necessário

    Documentos Necessários

    Negative PCR test, Medical form and Passport copy

    Restrições de Nacionalidade

    Sem restrições. São bem-vindas as mãos que ajudam de todo o mundo.

    Outras Competências

    No skills required. All training is provided online 8 weeks prior to arrival.

    Compromisso de tempo

    A tua mão auxiliadora será necessária na Segunda-feira, Terça-feira, Quarta-feira, Quinta-feira e Sexta-feira

    Serviços incluídos

    Serviços incluídos

    Serviços por GVI

    WHAT'S INCLUDED

    • 24-hour emergency phone
    • 24-hour in-country support
    • Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
    • Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
    • All necessary project equipment and materials
    • All necessary project training by experienced staff
    • Location orientation
    • Long term experienced staff
    • Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
    • Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
    • Welcome meeting

    WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

    • Additional drinks and gratuities
    • Extra local excursions
    • Flights
    • International and domestic airport taxes
    • Medical and travel insurance
    • Personal items and toiletries
    • Police or background check
    • Visa costs (where necessary)

    Recepção no aeroporto em Kotoka International Airport

    Airport pickups are provided from Kotoka Airport within a specified time period. 

    Alojamento

    Facilities may be more basic than you are accustomed to please travel with an open mind and a willingness to adapt to local conditions. Participants will live in a home and share rooms with other participants.

    Alimentos e Bebidas

    Meals are included and participants will take it in turns to cook meals for the group. Dietary requirements can be catered for. There is a local supermarket for snacks.

    Acesso à Internet

    Acesso limitado no local do projecto

    O que NÃO está incluído?

    O que NÃO está incluído?

    Bilhetes de avião

    O aeroporto mais próximo é Kotoka International Airport (ACC) em Accra. Ajudamo-lo a encontrar voos baratos para Gana. ENCONTRAR VOOS BARATOS

    Seguro de viagem

    Ir para o estrangeiro é uma aventura e é sempre melhor estar preparado. Doença ou lesão súbita, cancelamento ou roubo - um seguro de viagem para Gana proporciona segurança e é uma vantagem a ter. OBTENHA UMA COTAÇÃO

    Vacinas

    Se pretende ser voluntário em Gana deve procurar aconselhamento médico antes de iniciar a sua viagem social. Verifique as vacinas necessárias para Gana. VERIFICADOR DE VACINAS

    Detalhes à chegada

    2024

    • 09 Nov 2024
    • 23 Nov 2024
    • 07 Dec 2024
    • 21 Dec 2024
    2025
    • 04 Jan 2025
    • 18 Jan 2025
    • 01 Feb 2025
    • 15 Feb 2025
    • 01 Mar 2025
    • 15 Mar 2025
    • 29 Mar 2025
    • 12 Apr 2025
    • 26 Apr 2025
    • 10 May 2025
    • 24 May 2025
    • 07 Jun 2025
    • 21 Jun 2025
    • 05 Jul 2025
    • 19 Jul 2025
    • 02 Aug 2025
    • 16 Aug 2025
    • 30 Aug 2025
    • 13 Sep 2025
    • 27 Sep 2025
    • 11 Oct 2025
    • 25 Oct 2025
    • 08 Nov 2025
    • 22 Nov 2025
    • 06 Dec 2025
    • 20 Dec 2025

    Disponibilidade
    Jan Feb Março Abril Maio Jun Jul Ago Set Out Nov Dez

    Preços do programa

    1 semana (estadia min.) 1.945€
    2 semanas 2.245€
    4 semanas 2.795€
    6 semanas 3.495€
    8 semanas 4.145€
    10 semanas 4.795€
    12 semanas (estadia máx.) 5.395€
    Preços médios 1.197€/semana

    Preços do programa

    1.197€ por semana 1 - 12 semanas Idade 18 - 50+

    Métodos de Pagamento

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    Duração

    1 - 12 semanas

    Depósito

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    Pagamento final

    O teu pagamento final será acordado com GVI durante o processo de candidatura. As soluções comuns são ou através de transferência bancária ou pagamento em dinheiro no local do projecto.

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    GVI

    Excelente 4.8 rating (221 revisões)

    Agência - fundada em 1998

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    Bianca

    Línguas faladas: Inglês

    Sobre o projecto

    GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.

    Conheça seu anfitrião

    Founded in 1998, GVI runs programs in 21 locations, in 13 countries around the world, each manned by our own staff and aligned to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs as well as the objectives of local partners. We welcome participants from all around the world and help facilitate their development into global citizens. This is how we achieve our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.


    We are truly a global family brought together by our dedication to long-term positive impact. At the root of our success is our commitment to investing in authentic, meaningful connections with one another, which is why mutual respect and trust are central to our operations. Although we respond with empathy to difficult situations, we believe that most circumstances can benefit from taking a light-hearted approach. By sharing stories of local achievement with our teams worldwide we build the momentum to catapult us toward our vision for the future.

    221 revisões · rating4.8

    Nanna Madsen rating5

    2024 at Empowerment of Women

    My journey started out pretty chaotic as my flight to Ghana got cancelled. I got on a new flight and when I arrived in Ghana a day later than expected, the airline had lost my luggage. I called GVI Ghana and the staff helped me to sort the situation quickly. Overall I am really pleased about my ...
    Esme Thomas rating5

    2023 at Empowerment of Women

    I spent 14 weeks in Ghana with GVI from January to April, on the women’s empowerment project, whilst on my gap year before university. It is quite difficult to put into words how impacted I was by my time in Ghana, and what exactly I gained from my experience. I have felt incredibly fulfilled by ...
    Katie rating5

    2023 at Empowerment of Women

    Anyone that gets to experience GVI Ghana is one fortunate person. If you’re prepared to work hard and fully embrace the experience, then this will be life changing. I couldn’t speak more highly of the staff at GVI Ghana, the impactful projects and the level of security in place to protect ...
    Julia Lakas rating4.6

    2022 at Empowerment of Women

    If you want to have your heart stolen, you love children, and you want to be totally immersed in an Africa Community, then volunteering with GVI in Kokrobite, Ghana is the way to go. The children, both young and old, welcome you with open arms as soon as you walk into a school, the little ones ...
    GVI was one of the best experiences of my life, i was a participant on the U18 costa rica trip! This program allowed me to interact with new people and make lifelong friendships, but also i was able to experience a new culture and be up close to a wide range of wildlife. If you are reading this and ...
    Pam Parkes rating5

    2024 at Women's Empowerment Internship

    I really enjoyed my recent trip to Siem Reap. The accommodation was very good, I upgraded to a single room with aircon and en-suite and had a fabulous room overlooking the pool. Food was excellent with plenty of choice, both in the guest house and local restaurants where we ate in the evenings ...

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