Home for Infants and Young Children

Project Details

Over 50 years ago, one woman was given the task of taking care of a sickly baby after the mother lost her life in childbirth.  There is a high mortality rate for babies separated from their mothers given mal-nutrition and disease. After this experience, she was moved to open a home and school to serve other orphaned babies and young children. Currently, the home serves around 70 children ages one day through 8 years.  Through community funding and their chicken farm, the home is able to feed residents and generate a small amount of income to sustain itself. They are hoping to start more micro-credit projects to become even more self-sufficient.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers are expected to help take care of babies by feeding, bathing, and clothing them each day, making sure those that are of age attend pre-school, help sick children receive medical attention at the hospital, and to attend to other general care of infants.

Location

The home is located in Mampong near Kumasi. 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 in childcare is helpful, but not required.

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