Description and Impact

Recently Ghana’s literacy rate has been on the decline; although it still hovers at around 50%.  This international youth-oriented NGO takes a proactive approach in their attempts to eradicate illiteracy.  Many studies show that by empowering students through educational promotion and the preservation and development of culture; poverty levels and community sustainability is drastically reduced.  Education is the first step, but the creation of employment opportunities and the aspiration to succeed are just as vital.  By equipping the youth with an education, vocational skills and simple encouragement; they are exponentially closer to a life of independence and empowerment.  

What is the overall goal of the project? This NGO’s mission is to eradicate ill-literacy and empower the communities of Cape Coast through the education of their youth.  Unfortunately, with no government funding, nominal tuition fees and only a few private donations they are struggling to actualize their long-term plan.  Buying property and building a permanent school complete with a secondary school would greatly contribute to their mission.  For now, they are working with an overcrowded school that lacks electricity or running water.  In spite of these conditions this school offers some of the only hope these children have at leading a life outside the restrictions of poverty.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Homestay with a carefully-screened Ghana family 
• Daily meals 3 x a day
• Project funding and support
• Onsite transportation, airport pickup and a stipend for return travel
• Health and travel insurance
• Cultural and adventure excursions
• 24-hour support from ProWorld Ghana staff
• Access to Casa ProWorld Ghana – unlimited filtered water, wireless internet, telephone access

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• Airfare, Visa, luggage fees and Airport Tax (if applicable).  
• Visa information:  A tourist visa needs to be pre-arranged with the Ghana embassy, good for three months. The Ghana onsite team can help facilitate visa extensions up to six months.  (Ghana embassy: http://www.ghanaembassy.org/index.php?page=visas)