Volunteer in Accra, Ghana

Summary
Experience modern urban life in Africa in Ghana’s capitol city Accra.

Programs

   • Teaching
   • Orphanages
   • Healthcare
   • HIV/AIDS
   • Veterinary
   • Football Coaching
   • Basketball League Organizer
   • Journalism

Location
Accra is the capitol and largest city of Ghana, a country in West Africa. It is the administrative, communications, and economic center. Located on the southern coast, this is a pleasant city filled with diverse cutlure, music, casinos and beaches. Most foreign visitors, including our participants, arrive in Ghana at Kotoka Airport in Accra.

Sightseeing&Activities
Accra offers a wide range of entertainment and a large selection of African and international restaurants, bars, clubs and casinos. A few minutes drive from Accra is Labadi beach which usually has a variety of activity with dancers and performers.

Accra also has many many forts, museums, colorful markets and colonial era shops. The fishing port of Jamestown, complete with a fort and whitewashed lighthouse is a nice day trip. Close by are the Aburi Botanical gardens which offer a fantastic range of indigenous and exotic trees, as well as many birds and butterflies.

Another option is a visit to Cape Coast and Kumasi. The latter is home to the largest open-air market in West Africa.