Children’s Home of West Mamprusi

Project Details

After a moving encounter with two young orphans in the streets of Mamprusi, the founder of this Children’s Home was inspired to begin his project.  Without many resources, he opened his own house to provide shelter for a few boys and girls off the streets. As the number of orphans grew, he built a separate accommodation area that now serves almost 40 children. The project is always searching for ways to be self-sustaining including developing a piggery to provide more food to the children, starting an educational center, and engaging in new micro-credit projects to support their financial needs.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers are needed to help children with day to day activities, bring them to school, help with tutoring, organize fun games and recreational activities, and most importantly, give loving care, attention, and support to each child.

Location

This orphanage is located in the West Mamprusi district of the Northern region. Volunteers will receive a thorough orientation for a few days in the capital city of Accra upon arrival in Ghana.   

Accommodations and Meals

Volunteers will stay with carefully screened host families for the duration of the program. All meals with your host family are included in your stay.

Requirements

Experience or education in counseling, teaching and/or childcare is helpful, but not required.

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