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Program Fees, What's Included, and Requirements

Program Fees

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Duration
Program Fee
1 week
GH₵ 1,691.00
2 weeks
GH₵ 3,382.00
3 weeks
GH₵ 5,073.00
4 weeks
GH₵ 6,764.00
2 months
GH₵ 13,528.00

Additional one-time fees 

Fee
Amount
Purpose
Registration fee
GH₵ 100.00*
For administrative purposes.
Project Contribution
GH₵ 300.00*
To support the project of your choice.
Activity Fee
Extra fees
Accra City Tour, Twi Language Course, Cultural Dancing and Drumming Class

*Registration Fee and Project Contribution are one-time payments and are due in addition to the Program Fee, regardless of the length of your stay.

*The Activity Fee is also a one-time payment and applies regardless of the length of your stay.

To convert to your country's currency

​Program Fees​

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Duration                       Program Fee (GH₵) ​

1 week                                     GH₵ 1,691.00                    

2 week                                     GH₵ 3,382.00

3 week                                     GH₵ 5,073.00 

4 week                                     GH₵ 6,764.00 

2 months                                 GH₵ 13,528.00 

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+ Registration fee               GH₵ 100.00* - For administrative purposes. 

+ Project Contribution       GH₵ 300.00* - To support the project of your choice.

+ Activity Fee                       Extra Fees required for these activities- This fee covers the following activities: Accra City Tour, Twi Language Course,                                                                 Cultural Dancing and Drumming Class

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*The one time payment of a Registration Fee and the Project Contribution to the project of your choice are due in addition, irrespective of the length of your stay. The one time payment of an Activity Fee is due irrespective of the length of your stay.

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*To convert to your country's currency click here.

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What is included in the Weekly Program Fee: ​

  • Accommodation equipped with AC (incl. water and electricity & night security officer)

  • Lunches on weekdays

  • Airport pick-up and Drop Off

  • Volunteer Intern Orientation Material

  • WIFi (during working hours)

  • Transport to Project Sites

  • 24/7 support in Ghana by AFAWI staff members including emergency support

  • Internal Trainings 

  • Travel assistance (organized Travel Tours are not included)

  • One year membership after completing your stay with us, this includes an invitation to our Annual International Womens Day Conference every March including the provision of free accommodation and food for one week

  • Project Contribution (one time payment of GH₵ 300.00 in addition irrespective of length of stay)

  • Registration Fee (one time payment of GH₵ 100.00 in addition irrespective of length of stay

 


What is not included: 

  • Visa

  • Flights

  • Travel insurance (mandatory)

  • Vaccinations (Yellow Fever mandatory upon entry to Ghana)

  • Criminal Background Check

  • Food and Drinking Water (The Team of AFAWI will assists you in showing you nearby markets, restaurants and stores.)

  • WiFi (after working hours)

  • Further spending of money up on your preferences. (Volunteers generally find EUR 70 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses)

  • Local Sim Card

 

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Requirements

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  • You must be 17+ or over

  • Criminal Background Check -

  • Proof of medical insurance

  • Fluent in English, high-level reading and writing in English

  • Strong commitment to the values and principles of volunteering and sustainable development

  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

  • Ability to adjust to basic living conditions and live independently

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Initiative and enthusiasm

  • Self-starter, being able to work independently and in groups

  • Respectful

  • Adaptable a quickly changing environment 

 

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OPENING HOURS

Monday - Friday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Thursdays: Out of Office for Field Work

HEADQUARTERS ADDRESS

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6 Adjetey Street
Adenta
Accra, Ghana

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