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Despite sizeable literate population, good government and private run programs, and free press, the rate of HIV/AIDS infection continues unabated in Ghana. Because of the disease, families have been plunged into poverty as they lose their bread winner, and many children have been orphaned. There have been campaigns to stop the rate of infection but many have been unsuccessful as they’ve failed to use a holistic approach of change in lifestyle, with awareness programs and using the support of the celebrities to pound the airwaves. Our volunteers will be part of the team and campaign effectively to stop the march of the disease.
What difference does this project make?
The project has twin aims of reducing the rate of infection as caring for those infected with the disease. Using awareness campaigns and many other messages targeted at the most vulnerable age group, volunteers will successfully campaign. As part of the project, volunteers will also take of people infected with HIV and try to lower the stigma attached to those who are HIV/AIDS positive.
Highlights of the program
By teaching English and other subjects if the volunteers want, you’ll be helping the children build their careers. Many students have benefits from volunteer teachers and many of them have gone on to get good grades and study in good universities. The contribution from volunteers is for all to see.
Highlights of the program
Learn about the country by taking language classes and orientation and live with a host family to learn about the local culture and traditions. You can support the HIV/Aids project through counseling or awareness promotion. In your free time, you can museums and national parks.
Project location
The project is based in Accra, Ghana. Accra is the capital and the largest city in Ghana. Accra experiences tropical savanna climate with wet and dry seasons. You can find lots of banks, restaurants, and cafes in the city, and during your free time explore National Museum, National Theatre, Independence Square, Jamestown and Makola Market.
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