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Make a difference in the lives of young artists

Come Explore & Be Part of the Art

You're invited to discover the joy of arts & crafts with kids—volunteer on site, or join our faculty-directed study abroad program in Ghana.

Volunteer With Us

Create, connect, and support young artists through hands-on volunteer roles at Nunya Village.

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Study Abroad Program

Join our Global Community Engaged Learning experience in Ghana—2–3 weeks of immersion and service-learning.

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Faculty-Directed Program

Study Abroad in Ghana

Global Community Engaged Learning (GCEL) — an immersive 2–3 week experience in collaboration, cultural exchange, and service-learning with communities in Ghana.

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This faculty-directed program is designed to maximize the long-term benefits of study abroad for students and host communities. Grounded in mutual respect, reciprocity, and meaningful partnership, it integrates service-learning, cultural immersion, reflection, and collaboration.

Duration

2–3 weeks on-site

Focus

Service-learning & culture

Estimated Cost

$3,000 – $4,000

Session 1 — Introduction & Orientation (1-hour workshop, campus/online)

  • Overview of Community Engaged Learning objectives
  • Travel visa, immunization, and insurance guidance
  • Team introductions and GCEL program overview

Session 2 — Preparing for Ghana (1–2 hour workshop)

  • Community profile and partner organizations (including Friends of Adaklu)
  • Itinerary, health, and safety information
  • Daily journaling, reflective debriefing, and self-assessment

  • On-Site Kickoff — introductions to Friends of Adaklu and program leaders in Ho, Ghana
  • Fieldwork & Reflective Learning — daily service-learning and volunteer projects over 7–10 days
  • Guest Lectures — community engagement from a Ghanaian perspective
  • Next Steps Workshop — impact reflection, journal-based writing, and final assessment

  • Debrief & Reflection — program evaluations, re-entry discussion, and shared storytelling
  • Career Development — highlighting your experience on résumés and in interviews

The estimated program cost ranges from $3,000 to $4,000 per student (subject to group size and duration).

Includes:

  • Airport pick-up & drop-off
  • Orientation
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Cultural immersion
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Bottled water
  • In-country transportation
  • Sightseeing, GCEL course & 24/7 support
Apply for Study Abroad robert@friendsofadaklu.org

Volunteer Experiences

See what our volunteers accomplished during their time at Nunya Village

Shireen Whitmore and Bill Houston - Volunteer from Canada
Ghana

Shireen Whitmore and Bill Houston's Experience

Duration: 3 weeks

Role: Volunteer

I went to Ghana to volunteer with FOA during the summer of 2025. Having had very little experience of any African country, I didn't know what to expect. I only knew it would be different than any ot...

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Key Activities:
  • Art Work
Art Education