PROGRAM 1: MAY 21 - JULY 1, 2013
PROGRAM 2: JULY 10 – AUGUST 20, 2013
Backpack with a purpose next summer with Operation Groundswell!
Get an intimate look at global health by volunteering with various Ghanaian and international health-related NGOs, as well as the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.Volunteers will have the opportunity to visit the Kaleo Area Women Development Association to learn about their work in empowering women and improving the health of their community. We will have a once in a life time opportunity to visit rural villages and really get an inside look at the concerns they face with healthcare, nutrition, stigma, and on. Volunteers will also work with OG alumni-initiated project, Ghana Medical Help, in their efforts to assess and distribute much-needed medical equipment to the district hospitals.There will be several opportunities to branch out into many particular niches in the health field. Throughout this time, we have had many participants find their true passion in global health. The opportunity is what you make of it.
To learn more about our upcoming trip and project, click here.
As we always work on community-requested projects, our work is subject to change depending on the community's needs at the time we are there.
OG combines meaningful volunteer experiences with cultural exchange and off-the-beaten path adventure, which means you'll also get to explore the West African cuisine, culture, history, and geography. Get a glimpse of a sample itinerary of what you can expect from this OG trip to West Africa by clicking here.
PROGRAM FEE: 2750
- Program fee includes accomodations, housing, local transportation, all guided tours and entrance fees, organized discussions and activities, and two caring and passionate trip leaders with you 24 hours a day.
- International flights, travel insurance, and personal expenses (such as gifts, souvenirs) are not included in this fee
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Live with host families and immerse yourself in the local culture and family life.
- Learn about health and healthcare in Ghana from NGOs and institutions first-hand.
- Compare rural and urban healthcare as you work in both settings.
- Work with Ghana Medical Help, an OG alumni-initiated project, to assess and deliver medical equipment to the regional hospitals in the Upper East Region.
