Program Details
| Program Length | Approx. Start Date | Approx. End | 2009 Price | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Service | Fall Departure Aug 17-21 |
Return Feb 26-28 |
$8,900 | 18 yr 0 mos - 30 yr 0 mos |
| Community Service | Spring Departure Jan 11-15 '09 |
Return Jun 25-29 '09 |
$8,900 | 18 yr 0 mos - 30 yr 0 mos |
All programs to Ghana depart from New York.
Note about travel dates: Travel date ranges are provided to help with general scheduling. Please do not reserve any domestic travel based on these dates. AFS will notify confirmed participants with specific travel details approximately 45 days prior to departure.
About Ghana
Ghana is one of the friendliest and most welcoming of West African nations. While English is the official language, there are more than 52 native tongues and hundreds of dialects. Most Ghanaians live in small villages where society is focused on the family and community. Shopping is concentrated in markets that offer everything from fruits to clothes to hair braiding. At night, you’ll hear music everywhere in outdoor restaurants and clubs. And there are numerous festivals throughout the year that provide more life and color to an already vibrant culture. AFS Ghana will provide a three- to four-day orientation to teach you about Ghanaian society, culture, family, school, religion, festivals, and safety. You’ll also be introduced to the native languages of Twi and Dagbani with six hours of lessons.
Gap Program, Semester Community Service
Get ready for an exciting semester learning about life in a developing nation while living and working alongside community members in a community-based service organization. This program will give you a strong understanding of Ghanaian and African culture and history. AFS orientations will teach you about local culture and Ghanaian languages such as Twi, but you will have no problem communicating as English is also an official language of the country. In addition, AFS Ghana allows participants to travel inside the country to explore and absorb the country’s cultural diversity. You’ll experience the economy, politics, and social life in contemporary Ghana firsthand. Accommodations will be either in housing provided by the community-based organization or with a host family.
View PDF Brochure for Ghana Community Service Program.
All programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.
