Meredith MorelleVolunteering through Humanity World International includes much more than being provided room and board or being placed according to your area of interest.  Most importantly, it represents an opportunity to experience daily life in Ghana and to develop lasting relationships with truly wonderful people.

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King's Academy students in Ghana

In coordination with Humanity World International, the Round Square and Community Service Program sent off 34 eager King's Academy students to Ghana during spring break to volunteer for a week at the New Life Orphanage in Accra, the country's capital.  

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Patty WhiteOn Januarary 1, 2010, I flew out of Brisbane, Australia to begin a new adventure in Ghana. I had long felt I needed to be doing something more in my life so I chance upon HWI's orphanage volunteer program and immediately applied. As I am semi-retired with children and grandchildren already doing volunteer and community work in Brisbane, I have a fair idea of the importance of volunteering.

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Emma SewellArriving in Africa is something of a culture shock. Yet together with my friend Felicity Moorman, we quickly settled in once meeting other friendly HWI volunteers and learning the way of African life.

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Jasmine TorresBefore I arrived in Accra, I didn’t know what to expect. I had traveled to other developing countries previously, but never to any in Africa. Even though my flight arrived ridiculously early in the morning, Paul Badasu, the director of Humanity World International was patiently waiting for me at the airport. The drive to the house in Teshie-Nungua was relatively fast and traffic-free

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Sebastian SmithFor the next nine weeks, Sebastian Smith will be working at the Vivibon School in Accra, Ghana as a volunteer teacher. He sums up his impressions, excitement and expectations below:

Since arriving in Ghana, I have met very friendly people who actively seek friendship and are always willing to help me.

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Sital Lefebvre During my stay in Ghana, I chose to work at the New Life Orphanage. The orphanage holds forty-two children who love to break out in song and are naturally gifted at dancing. The age range varies from infants to late teens. The younger children look up to the older children who are given more responsibility, such as cooking, cleaning, and having the final say in arguments.

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I was introduced to Humanity World International through a friend who found the website on the internet. There is a range of different opportunities such as law and human rights, volunteering at orphanages, teaching, and medical internships at the hospital. 

There is a lot of preparation that is required before you leave for Ghana.

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Carolyn MurphyMy experience at Humanity World International has been amazing.  Paul Badasu, the Director, was extremely helpful and accommodating.  He was happy to drive the volunteers places and carefully looked after the volunteers.

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Carrie B eattie (left), Lewis Cox (right)Before coming to Ghana, I had bought the Bradt guide, which I believe is the only guide which focuses purely on Ghana – the others cover all of West Africa, and thus cannot be as in depth. I recommend you buy this guide too, as it contains some great

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