Project details

Country

Category

Education

Education

Starting period

Flexible

Minimum length of stay

1 month

Number of people

1-5

Study fields

Education, Psychology, Pedagogy, Child Development, Social work, Speech therapy


Country

Category

Education

Education

Starting period

Flexible

Minimum length of stay

1 month

Number of people

1-5

Study fields

Education, Psychology, Pedagogy, Child Development, Social work, Speech therapy

Minor, Internship, Volunteerwork

Learning Disabilities Ghana

The founder, who was a teacher, realized in 2005 that a great number of children in the public schools exhibit learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity and teachers have very little knowledge and pedagogical skills to teach to meet their special needs. Consequently, many of such children drop out of school, work and sell at streets or sleep on the streets. The founder graduated in 2012 at University of Education in Special Education and started a Campaign for learning disabilities. The project seeks to improve learning outcome for children with learning disabilities and to reduce school dropout among such children through teacher training, public awareness, parents empowerment, remedial teaching and in-class support for local teachers in teaching children with learning disabilities.

Project description
The vacancy
The facilities
The costs

Vacancy requirements

  • Fully Self-funded, however we do encourage fundraising or crowdfunding
  • Passionate and capable in your field
  • Able to work in less resourced schools
  • Able to work with different cultures and accept different norms
  • Confident and able to create positive professional relationships
  • Ability to use initiative and be flexible
  • Can work independently and is creative
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills

Stories

98 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 / 5.

Tanzania
2024

I think Tanzania is a fantastic country. The people are very sweet and welcoming and the nature is beautiful. I already felt at home there after just two days. I did two projects and two outreaches. I really enjoyed working at the Hospital. I have seen syndromes and case studies there that I am very happy to have seen. I did feel like I had a lot of responsibility. I performed many actions independently. There was however, the language barrier. Patients and family speak KiSwahili while we spoke only English, but in the end everything worked out fine. My time at Medical Center was very different. The staff seemed senior trained, the care was better, but also much slower. I really enjoyed the Outreaches. There, I really felt like I could help and contribute. I have vaccinated babies there and carried out preventive screenings. I had thought in advance that the accommodation would really be in the middle of the city, but when I opened the doors the first morning and saw nothing but jungle, I thought it was incredible. The house moms were so sweet. Every day, they put their heart and soul into taking care of us. They will forever have a special place in my heart. The rooms were nice. I found it very valuable to see this experience as a kind of pre-work internship. That I was able to get up close to all these departments is something that I cherish immensely. I think that the preparation with Let's Go Africa is very nice if you are going abroad for the first time. You will have a lot to deal with and thanks to the checklist you can be sure that you will not forget anything!

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frequently asked questions

How can I best prepare for departure?

  • We advise you to read our brochure which also contains useful information about the country, the project and the preparation for your adventure.
  • Use our checklist to prepare step by step and keep the overview

What can I do to reduce the chance of a culture shock?

  • This is very difficult and cannot always be prevented since it is part of living in another world. Reading beforehand about the local living situation can help with this.
  • We offer a Follow Your African Sun workshop that focuses specifically on cultural differences, managing your expectations and personal reflection to make your Africa experience as positive as possible.

Do you also offer Workshops on Africa and cultural differences?

Yes, the Follow your African Sun workshop is specifically focused on cultural differences, managing your expectations and personal reflection to make your Africa experience as positive as possible.

Do I need vaccinations and / or medication?

  • For almost all destinations you need vaccinations and sometimes also anti-Malaria medication. We always advise you to make an appointment at the GGD or local health clinic.
  • Information can also be found in our brochures on this topic.

What materials can I bring for the project and / or host family?

  • Start by checking the baggage that you can take with you on your flight. With many airlines you can take a second piece of checked baggage, but not always!
  • What materials you can take with you, depends on the project and the host family. Some can use school supplies, other clothing and other project related items. We therefore encourage you to consult with us and the partner what is most needed.
MSc. Noor van Hout
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MSc. Noor van Hout
Program Manager Let’s Go Ghana

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