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This project was my 4th one and was such a unique and different experience from the others. I signed up for childcare but mainly focused on teaching as that was where we were needed most and I loved it so much. Watching the children learn and seeing them start to understand more and more everyday was such a cool thing to see. The programme is so flexible, which is really nice as it allows to you try so many different things and go where you're most needed each day.
Being able to live within the community and see how the children lived is so eye opening as well, as you really get to know them more as time goes on, even though I was only there for a month. I've never had an experience like this one and it really showed me what I take for granted at home.
The whole time I was in Ghana I felt so safe and the local team, especially Elvis, really helped to make sure we were always well looked after. All our weekends were so well organised thanks to Elvis and without him, we definitely would of been very lost most of the time!
I can't wait to come back :)

It was my first time helping someone voluntarily. So if I was alone, I wouldn't have been able to do it. Also, I was the only Korean in the group, and even the only Asian. I was worried that this might be a disadvantage, but it was in vain.
IVHQ helped me a lot before I arrived in Ghana, and when I arrived in Ghana, the local staff were competent. I was able to carry out all the things I thought, wanted to do, and planned, and the staff supported them.
Additionally, what I liked the most was the innocence. Religious volunteer groups tend to spread religion or have a strong bias, and groups sent from the country have a sense of publicity. But at IVHQ, I really liked the pure help.

This was a life changing experience as I got to immerse myself in a very different culture and lifestyle. I was a part of the medical outreach group, and we traveled to different villages and schools to perform malaria testing/treatment and wound care for those who could not afford to go to a hospital. I felt very safe and supported by the staff throughout this experience and I learned so much from the hands on work and many people I met. I went to Ghana to volunteer with my older brother not knowing what to expect at all and ended up having the best experience, and I can’t wait to go back next year!

I was accepted to participate in the medical mission. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and felt like I made an impact. I was able to practice medicine and help the poorest of the poor. Resources were very limited, so I had to be creative. I am so glad I went!
Moreover, our program coordinator, Elvis, was awesome! He is an intelligent and thoughtful young man. Without his guidance, our overlapping groups would have been totally lost!
Thank you again Elvis! I hope to see you again one day.
Ghana, I miss you!

As a pre-med student, I went to Ghana as a part of the medical and healthcare outreach team. We did malaria testing in schools, wound care for the locals in their homes, and examination of patients in clinics. Seeing the differences in the healthcare system of Ghana versus America was such an eye-opening experience. I was able to treat people who were truly sick and did not have the resources in order to treat their current health situation. Unlike in America, the people in Ghana we were treating were so appreciative of our time and our care for them; they actually listened to our advice and plan of care because they wanted to get better.

In addition to learning so much to add to my medical knowledge, I learned a lot about myself as well. Being in Ghana, I gained insight about myself spiritually, I have more of a sense of my purpose in life, I have learned to appreciate the ordinary things in life, and my self-confidence has increased tremendously. I wish that I had stayed longer in order to enjoy the people and the country a bit more. I did not realize that I would meet other volunteers, locals, and staff members that were just like me: Selfless, passionate, tenacious, and so down-to-earth I was extremely sad to leave, but I left with my heart so full because everything I learned from this experience, I will remember and practice in every single thing I do in life from here on out.

Safety and security were paramount. We were well looked after. Ghana appeared to be safe, friendly and welcoming. The program delivered what it promised, an opportunity to work in a local school delivering education to young people who were simply a joy. They have nothing but give everything. Their gratitude for supporting them in their education was overwhelming. Heart breaking to leave. Yes, life is basic but these people live this life, as volunteers we just spend a few weeks without the things we think we need.

This is the best trip I have ever done for sure, the people I met we're all so nice including the other volunteers, the locals and the staff - including Elvis who was with us most days and made me feel so comfortable and helped with everything possible. It was so good I would love to return to Frankadua and see all the people I met again one day as I've only been back one day at the time I'm writing this and I miss it already. Such happy people throughout the volunteers and locals I will remember this trip forever.

Literally the best decision I made this year. I’m Nigerian and going to Ghana to help the people in the village made me feel closer to home and gave me a chance to impact people who don’t have the same healthcare system I grew up with. I was blessed to meet so many people and touch as many lives as I could. Luckily, with my group we were able to buy malaria tests, testing 744 people for malaria and raise over $5000 for school and medical supplies. If I had to choose, I’d do it all over again. ♥️