Location
  • Ghana
    • Accra
Length
2 to 24 weeks
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Program Details

Timeframe
Year Round

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What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals Transportation
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
Nov 03, 2023
Apr 04, 2024
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About Program

Get ready for an impactful adventure in Kokrobite! GVI's community development internships offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of change and personal growth. Whether you're exploring potential career paths, passionate about making a difference, or simply eager for a transformative experience, this is your chance to expand your horizons, acquire new skills and see your impact firsthand.

In our education internships, work alongside local teachers to shape young minds through lesson planning and one-on-one tutoring. If you're passionate about justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, our internship offers you the chance to make a real contribution to positive change in schools and communities. For those fueled by the mission of international development and gender equality, join our gender equality internship and lead empowering programs in collaboration with local partners.

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Program Highlights

  • Make a meaningful impact by actively participating in sustainable community development initiatives in West Africa.
  • Gain practical experience in community education, gender studies and international development, enhancing your resume and skills.
  • Immerse yourself in a global community, meeting participants from around the world and developing cross-cultural skills.
  • Explore the rich culture of Ghana, experiencing its natural beauty, dramatic sunrises and the vibrant community in Kokrobite.
  • Directly contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Quality Education, Gender Equality and Reduced Inequality, while working on innovative programs and projects.

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Rebecca
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Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing time at GVI Ghana

GVI Ghana has been absolutely incredible. The staff are so amazing at what they do and have an amazing balance between professional and friendly. It really feels like you are part of a family and the atmosphere on base makes you really feel at home. The work itself has been so rewarding. The students at the partner schools are all so bright and such a joy to teach. As an intern you have the freedom to create lesson plans alongside other inters, with the help of volunteers. This means you can really cater what you teach, to what the students need most at the time. It has been clear from the day I arrived that the team at GVI Ghana are having a long lasting positive impact on the community. Seeing how much respect locals have for GVI and hearing how much they appreciate having them around has been amazing. It really feels like you are doing something which will contribute to good in the long run. It is clear that GVI Ghana's aim is to not be needed in the future. They care so much about the sustainable long term change and you can see how much this is the root of their work. The base itself and the staff there are amazing. I felt so safe and at home for the duration of my stay and the staff really work to make such a welcoming environment. You also get so many opportunities to get involved in fun activities and see so much of the country, its culture and the amazing Ghanian people. All in all, I couldn't recommend GVI Ghana more!

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Response from GVI

Hi Rebecca,

Thank you for leaving a review on this platform. It has been wonderful to hear about your amazing experience in Ghana!

We are so pleased that you had such a valuable and rewarding experience and how you could see the positive impact of your hard work and efforts within this community and base.

We hope you will be back to Ghana and to the base, or perhaps you will visit another GVI base?

All the best,
Katherine (GVI Outreach Team)

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