Environmental Conservation and Plastic Recycling Volunteer
- Ghana
About Program
The mission of Ahanta Eco Action is to develop sustainable solutions to stop plastics from reaching our beaches, polluting our environment as well as changing the perception about plastic waste, from waste to resource.
Plastic pollution has become a huge global challenge and the first step in our process is to collect plastics and turn them into something useful. Recycling has been one of the best methods to tackle plastic pollution. As an organisation, we have put in much effort to come up with initiatives to ensure that our goal is achieved. Volunteers on this project will plays roles such as beach cleanups, community sensitization, educating school pupils on climate change and recycling, helping with operations at the recycling facility and also coordinating buy-back programs.
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Program Highlights
- Trips to some forts and castles on the coast of Ghana and other interesting tourist sites. Visit to other organisations who are in synchrony with our objectives. Free surf lessons
Program Impact
Volunteering with us would enlighten you on recycling methods in Ghana, how the circular economy works out and understanding the role of informal waste collectors in the plastic recycling and environmental conservation value chain.
Your ability to relate with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds will be enhanced.
An opportunity to experience life in the rural Ghanaian society.
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Location
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.
