Purple Programme Ghana

I spent two weeks in Frankadua, volunteering on the childcare programme although I also helped with the teaching and medical programmes. I had the most amazing experience and wish I could have stayed for longer!

When we arrived we were greeted by IVHQ staff at the airport who took us to a house in Accra. We had our orientation to help us to settle into our volunteer placement before we set off to Frankadua.

Both Evans and Jo were very helpful and tried their best to ensure that we were all happy. We had meetings with staff every few days to make sure that we were all getting the most out of our programmes, and where we could raise any queries if necessary. For me, Evans was particularly helpful and really contributed to making my stay at Frankadua fun; he always made sure we were all okay, asked our opinions on things that affected us such as the food and the locals, gave us advice when we needed and went the extra mile for us even if he wasn't supposed to be working. (If you ever get hungry at midnight Evans is your guy! ) I thought it was really good that Evans stayed with us around the house, it put everyone at ease knowing there was someone there who we knew we could rely on and who genuinely cared and had our best interests at heart.

I thought that the location of the volunteer house was perfect, we were immersed into the culture as our house was surrounded by local houses. It is also only a short walk away from the main road where you can get a tro to there locations, the market, and lots of local schools. Everyone I met in Frankadua was so welcoming, friendly and keen to involve us in their lives.