CIEE Gap Year Abroad in Legon, Ghana – Service & Leadership
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Help underprivileged children while exploring the rich culture of Ghana's capital.
You’ll thrive in an atmosphere of personal growth and development by volunteering at the Future Leaders School to teach children (ages 5 to 16) who have never been to school. While teaching them basic math, English, and reading skills, you’ll also mentor them to help develop their sense of self-worth. Many of the children you’ll teach come from families who struggle to afford basic care and may also be homeless. You’ll make a huge difference in the children’s lives as you give them the support they need to thrive in school!
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- Practice crafts with local artisans
- Visit the Shai Hills Resource Reserve to see baboons and other wildlife
- Walk over a canopy bridge in Kakum National Park
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Ghana is considered one of the most peaceful places in Africa, due to there longstanding stability in their economy and politics. This country is rich in history, which you can see in their UNESCO world heritage site that displays the effects of the slave trade and gold reserves. If you are looking to relax here, there is 335 miles of coastline that is ready to be explored.
