"The foundation of every state is the education of its youth"
Akwaaba! Welcome to the program that is
changing the future of Africa one child at
a time!
What we do:
The Future Leaders of Ghana student exchange program chooses
underprivileged youth from Ghana to study in the United States for one year. Apart from experiencing a life-changing adventure, these students will learn English - a step of immeasurable importance to financial success in their country.
Ghana desperately needs positive leaders to help solve the many problems its community faces such as HIV/AIDS, child labor, pollution, poverty, and the lack of quality education. The Future Leaders of Ghana is helping to educate these "future leaders"! We believe there is no one that can better solve the problems Ghana faces than members of its own community.
In an attempt to reach even more children the Future Leaders of Ghana program is now sending qualified teachers to spend part of their summer vacation teaching in Ghana’s underperforming schools. These teachers provide support and professional development opportunities for the teachers in Ghana. They also bring with them much needed school supplies from the US so the Ghanaian teachers can continue to provide high-quality education long after our volunteers leave.
What is Provided for the Exchange Students:
- passport photo/passport/all related fees
- round trip airfare/transportation
- a loving host family
- health insurance while in the U.S.
- free public education for up to 10 months
- a trust fund to be used for further educational endeavors
What is Provided for the U.S. Host Families:
- a brief history of the child you will be hosting
- assistance in enrolling your host-child in your local public school
- a packet providing cultural differences you will need to be aware of
- $200 to help pay for school clothes, shoes and school supplies for your host
child - information on claiming tax deductions while hosting a student
- yearly updates after your child returns home
- a contact person available 24 hours a day
- a life-changing year with a wonderful child!
What is provided for our volunteers:
- help in attaining their visa and shots needed to enter Ghana
- placement in a needy school in Ghana
- a safe local host family within walking distance to the school
- pick up from the airport in Accra
- at least 2 healthy meals a day
- a highly rewarding experience making a difference in children’s lives
