The YouthAid Foundation describes its main program goal as being:
“A long-term youth exchange, which is founded on principles of global education and intercultural learning. Through volunteer, intern, and other non-formal education opportunities, the program aims to address social
and educational needs of today’s youth by enhancing young people’s sensitivity towards social and cultural
differences
.”
In the past, the Foundation has focused on using football (soccer) to reach out to the Ghanaian youth, in
addition to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B awareness campaigns, and various education enhancement programs. Bediako YouthAid Foundation internship program is organized in a partnership with various schools, hospitals and institutions of the Republic of Ghana. The Bediako YouthAid Foundation has been working in the fields of education and AIDS awareness for well over a decade and was incorporated in the Republic of Ghana under Company Code 1963 on August 31st, 2006. Interns/volunteers will be based in the Jasikan District of Ghana, in towns of Okadjakrom, Jasikan, and Atonko. More information about this area can be found at:
1) http://jasikan.ghanadistricts.gov.gh/
2) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasikan_District
Jasikan has a lot to offer visitors including a monkey sanctuary, waterfalls, and other tourism opportunities. The Bediako YouthAid Foundation has a partner tour company and would be happy to organize excursions for you, especially to the Central, Ashanti, and Northern regions of the country. And once in Ghana, interns/volunteers are hosted by individuals of the Bediako YouthAid Foundation. Our on-the-ground internships are designed to give motivated individuals the chance to actively participate in education and healthcare advancement projects in Ghana, and are designed for students or young professionals who are ready to embrace the challenge of working in a developing country. Interns/volunteers who work successfully with Bediako YouthAid Foundation are encouraged to consider advancing within Bediako YouthAid Foundation organization, and we hope that you consider moving forward in your career with us.
