INTERNATIONAL SERVICE TRIP
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January 2, 2009 - January 13, 2009
Are you looking for something more than a vacation this year? Do you want to work with a team to make a difference in the lives of children with autism living in Ghana?
If the answer is yes, then please join us to experience the culture and beauty of Ghana and work on an international service project with the Global Autism Project this year!
About Our Project
We are currently accepting applications for volunteers willing to join us in Ghana and work alongside the Staff at Autism Awareness, Care & Training (AACT) to completely refurbish the centre by building new furniture (including EOTO work Stations), as well as repainting and doing general repairs at the centre.
Click here for more information about EOTO.
About Ghana
Ghana lies on the Coast of West Africa, between the Ivory Coast and Togo. Its population of 19.4 million consists of over 50 different ethnic groups speaking various languages and dialects. Despite its great cultural diversity, Ghana has avoided any major ethnic conflicts throughout its 50-year history as an independent nation. Well endowed with natural resources, Ghana's per capita output is twice that of poorer western African nations. Even so, its economy remains heavily dependent on international financial assistance and continues to revolve around subsistence agriculture, which accounts for 50 percent of the gross domestic product and employs 60 percent of the work force.
Itinerary (Subject To Change)
Day 1 |
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Arrive in Ghana, Get situated in hostel, Meet Staff |
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Day 2 |
Cultural Immersion – Cooking, drumming, and other fun activites! |
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Day 3 |
In Accra |
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Day 4 |
Work at the Autism Awareness Care & Training Centre (AACT) |
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Day 5 |
AACT |
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Day 6 |
Cultural Arts Centre in the morning. AACT in the afternoon. |
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Day 7 |
AACT |
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Day 8 |
AACT- leave for Cape Coast |
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Day 9 |
Cape Coast |
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Day 10 |
Return to Accra |
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Day 11 |
Celebration with AACT Staff |
Accommodations
Teams traveling to Ghana will stay in hostels. Hostels will have beds, and showers. All meals will be provided or covered (i.e. money for food and travel will be distributed to each participant for the duration of their stay).
Cost
The trip will cost $1,650 plus round-trip airfare (which can run between $1400 and $2000) and required vaccinations. This price includes:
- Pre-departure support,
- Orientation Packet
- Lodging and Transportation in Ghana
- In-country volunteer support
- Project-related expenses
- Visa to Ghana
- Travel medical insurance (including emergency evacuation coverage)
Team Leadership
Molly Ola Pinney and our Country Director will be leading this trip. We will also be joined by local Ghanaian leaders. We hope to assemble an open-minded, diverse team to experience the rich cultural history of Ghana, and to share the experience of helping.
Contact Information
Please contact Molly with any questions or concerns, she can be reached at 917-686-7392 or molly@globalautismproject.org.
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