ICJA - FREIWILLIGENAUSTAUSCH WELTWEIT EV
ICYE GHANA
ACCRA NORTH, Ghana
โญ๏ธ Activity Title
Education, Healthcare, Capacity Building and Community Development in Central Ghana - Asikuma Community
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๐ท Activity Details
Description
Join our Humanitarian Aid programme in Asikuma, Ghana, where you'll immerse in a vibrant community known for its cultural richness. Volunteers will address critical needs in education, healthcare, and community development. Tasks include assisting healthcare professionals, teaching, supporting infrastructure projects, providing language aid, facilitating youth programs, and conducting research. Your contribution will foster sustainable development and enhance community resilience. Make a lasting impact while experiencing a life-changing journey of learning and cultural exchange.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will enjoy private rooms and proximity to the project. Meals will be provided at home by the project in collaboration with ICYE Ghana. Living alongside local and foreign volunteers allows for quick integration into the community.
Training during the activity
Volunteers receive extensive online pre-departure training covering the ESC Humanitarian Aid Framework, healthcare, roles and responsibilities, security, communication, critical thinking and self-care. On arrival, further training is provided by the host organisation. A qualified mentor supports integration into community activities. A mid-term evaluation takes place after about three months, followed by a final follow-up meeting 2โ3 months after return. Continuous support is ensured throughout the entire period.
Participant profile
Seeking passionate, motivated individuals dedicated to youth development, education, healthcare, and inclusivity. Applicants should advocate for equal education access, skills empowerment, gender equality, safe spaces, mentorship, and role models. We encourage diverse backgrounds and genuine interest in impacting Ghanaian youth, girls, and local communities positively. Eligibility: Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months. To find out more you can find an extensive project description through this link https://www.icja.de/content/freiwilligendienste/programme/humanitarian-aid-volunteering !
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๐ Key Information
Activity dates
A total of 26 week(s) during the period 01/02/2027 to 31/08/2027
Activity location
BERERLY HILLS MILLENIUM CITY ESTATE HSE MC 2STD/0168, ACCRA NORTH, Ghana
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Tรผrkiye
Activity topics
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Health and wellbeing
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Creativity and culture
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101251374
๐ Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52697_en
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โ ๏ธ Important Notice
1๏ธโฃ Source of Information
This announcement has been prepared based on the information provided by the source.
2๏ธโฃ No Affiliation
YouthWorks Hub is not the organiser, partner, or representative of the projects listed. All applications must be submitted directly to the project coordinator or hosting organisation through the original link, email, etc.
3๏ธโฃ Content May Change
The project coordinator is solely responsible for the accuracy and details of the opportunity. Deadlines, eligible countries, activity dates, and other details may change, or the announcement may be withdrawn entirely, at any time after publication. Always check the original link before applying.
4๏ธโฃ Funding
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5๏ธโฃ External Links
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๐ก Final Note: All listings are shared for informational purposes only. Please always verify details directly through the official project coordinator or programme website before applying.
