Travel to Ghana to backpack, study, intern, volunteer, work or live as a digital nomad, expat or emigrant?

Image
Intro: life and experiences in Ghana

Backpacking or traveling in Ghana?

  • Ghana is one of the best travelable and developed countries in Africa (especially for example for Dutch people). It is relatively safe, the people are incredibly friendly and there is a huge amount to do within a short distance of each other. 
  • Activity spotting: explore the rainforest of Kakum National Park, experience lively Accra, take a food tour of Ghanaian food, visit a cocoa farm, have a beautiful garment made, walk through slave fort Cape Coast Castle, enjoy the tropical coastline, take surfing lessons and spot elephants in Mole National Park.

Studying in Ghana?

  • Ghana is developing rapidly and so is education. There are several good universities, specialized colleges and polytechnic institutes with a huge choice of courses. Popular courses include engineering, agriculture and forestry, business administration, natural sciences and humanities. 
  • Ghana's official language is English, which makes a difference!
  • Study cities: Accra, Kumasi. 

Internship in Ghana?

  • There are several contacts between organizations in the Netherlands and Ghana. Possibly you can find an internship through a Dutch organization. Internships are available in medicine/nursing, education, orphan care, among others. 
  • Competencies: cultural sensitivity, adaptability/working under unpredictable circumstances, resilience, problem solving thinking, understanding of development issues. 

Volunteer in Ghana?

  • There are multiple options for volunteering in Ghana. For example, consider volunteering your forces for sea turtle protection, education, as a medical assistant, for reforestation and construction work. 

Working in Ghana?

  • The fact that English is spoken makes finding a job easier, but it can still be quite difficult. It is especially important that you already have connections and a good, valuable skillset/background. There are few options, but sectors where you might find something are international business administration, construction (as an executive with experience), teacher or at international companies.
  • Most opportunity are in Accra. 

Working as a digital nomad in Ghana?

  • As a culturally rich, friendly and well-developed country, Ghana is a growing destination for digital nomads. There are many options for accommodations and an increasing number of co-working places. Already in Accra, you have access to modern amenities, while you can enjoy beautiful beaches and beautiful parks in your downtime. Costs can be higher than you might expect in a country in Africa, though.
  • Favorite locations: Accra, including the Osu district, and Kumasi. 

Living in Ghana?

  • In Ghana, you definitely experience a good quality of life. The people are incredibly friendly, it is politically stable and it is one of the most developed countries in Africa. However, it is also one of the most expensive. 
  • Education is good, so it is also a good country for families to move to. 
  • Just be aware of diseases that are going around, such as Malaria, and security risks such as robberies. 

Supporting content

WorldSupporter: theme pages for activities abroad
Backpacking and travel your way around the world - Theme
Emigration and moving abroad - Theme
Internships Abroad - Theme
Learning languages and language courses abroad - Theme
Remote working abroad for digital and global nomads - Theme
Study your way around the world - Theme
TEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language and learning English - Thems
Travel insurances and insurances for long term abroad - Theme
Volunteer abroad - Theme
Working Abroad & Working Holidays - WorldSupporter Theme

Latest

Check or search within topic: Ghana
Displaying 29 - 30 of 30

No results found.

Pages

Check or search within: all content
Check or search within: topics, countries and studies only

Search only via club, country, goal, study, topic or sector

Stories, tips and experiences from Ghana

Spotlight

Spotlight stories and suggestions related to Ghana
Image

Toeristenvisum Wanneer je Ghana wil bezoeken als tourist dan heb je een entry visum nodig. Deze moet je van tevoren in Nederland aanvragen via de website van de Ghanese ambassade in Den Haag. Voor deze online aanvraag moet je een account registreren en de stappen volgen met bijbehorend vliegticketnu...

Favorite stories, blogs and texts related to Ghana
Ghana 2014

Ik ben Fleur en ben voor 2,5 maand naar Ghana geweest voor vrijwillergs werk.Het was een droom om een keer in het buitenland wat te kunnen betekenen voor mensen.Hier in Nederland doe ik al genoeg vrijwilliergs werk.   Ik heb heel veel geleerd over mezelf en dingen overwonnen.In Ghana heb i...

Image

De kinderen maken leuke poppetjes en stoeltjes van hout en spijkers!!

Image

In Ghana was het normaal dat er geen electriciteit was. In Ghana gingen alle werkzaamheden gewoon door of er nou wel of geen licht was. Dat is in Nederland wel anders heb ik gemerkt. Vandaag viel op mijn werk de stroom uit. Heel het bedrijf lag stil en wij konden helemaal niets meer doen. Wij zaten ...

Ghana Reunie

het was erg leuk om nederlanders die ik in Ghana heb ontmoet weer te zien! Veel van de groep zetten zich echt nog in voor het land Ghana en dat is erg inspirerend om te horen. Het was een erg gezellige reunie want met de vrienden die ik daar heb gemaakt kun je goed praten over ontwikkelingslanden en...

Favorite tips and suggestions related to Ghana
Image

Voor de projecten in Afrika zijn altijd vrijwilligers nodig om een helpende hand toe te steken. Hiervoor werkt Kidz Active nauw samen met Vrijwillig Wereldwijd die er voor zorgt dat je voor een korte of langere periode in Afrika voor Kidz Active kunt werken.  Kijk op de website voor de projecte...

Koffiezaak te koop in West-Ghana

World Supporter Marjolein runt een koffiezaak in West-Ghana; deze wordt wegens familieomstandigheden ter overname aangeboden: We are a young Dutch couple looking for buyers for our successful coffee shop in Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. We are relocating due to family circumstances. The ...

Stage bij reisburo in Ghana

Hallo, Ik en mijn vrouw runnen een reisorgansiatie in en vanuit de hoofdstad van Ghana, Accra, en dragen al een dikke 10 jaar bij aan de lokale economie en werkgelegenheid. We zijn op zoek naar een redelijk zelfstandige vrijwilliger of stagiair. Het is de bedoeling dat hij/zij een tijdje mee wil dra...

Selected Worldsupporter pages in relation with the topic