Save the Earth Network, founded in 1988, is a Ghana based NGO dedicated
\n to promoting sustainable development, agro-forestry, environmental conservation,
\n international solidarity and cultural immersion through voluntary work,
\n eco-tourism and cultural tourism in Ghana. Our aims are to help reduce
\n poverty, hunger, malnutrition, disease, illiteracy, drug abuse, unemployment,
\n and environmental degradation that are increasingly becoming the order
\n of the day in most parts of the developing world.<\/p>\n
We are a membership-based organization and also a networking tool for
\n environmental, social and economic development activists. We also offer
\n travellers from abroad the most socially responsible, exciting and affordable
\n eco-friendly alternative to mass tourism.<\/p>\n
Ghana is an English speaking country on Africa's west coast with We offer volunteer placements in areas that includes renovation and construction Volunteers can participate in most of the programs from a period of 4 We also have a holiday program where people can stay with host families We offer guided three day general tours each Friday, Saturday and Sunday We also organise unique eco-tourism programs in Ghana in conjunction Areas of eco-tourism which we cover includes small group hiking, river
\n a population of over 18 million and over 92,099 square miles. Along much
\n of the coast stretches a sandy, grass-and-shrub-covered plain. Behind
\n it rises a moderately high plateau broken by forested hills and steep
\n ridges. Ghana has a tropical climate with temperatures from 70 to 90 o<\/sup>F.
\n Except for small European and Asian minorities, Ghanaians are people of
\n many tribes. Most Ghanaians are Christians but there are many Moslems
\n and others who hold animist beliefs.<\/p>\n
\n of school buildings and libraries for poor rural communities, teaching
\n English language in foster homes and orphanages, HIV\/AIDS prevention education,
\n re-forestation and agro-forestry through tree planting and organic farming.
\n No special skills, qualifications or previous experience is required of
\n volunteers – all that is required is motivation, charisma, initiative,
\n drive and the compassion to assist the underprivileged overcome their
\n challenges and their struggle for dignity.<\/p>\n
\n weeks to 52 weeks or more. Volunteers work four days a week, from Monday
\n to Thursday and can decide upon the amount of hours worked each day. The
\n cost of participating in the voluntary work program is US$250 for 4 weeks.
\n This charge covers board and lodging and help towards the running of our
\n organisation. Volunteers stay with host families in homes with electricity
\n and water. We can offer a 25% discount on the cost of volunteers who would
\n like to participate for a period of more than 8 weeks.<\/p>\n
\n for a holiday, cultural exchange, relaxation and recreation or to learn
\n the local language. The charge for this, including board and lodging is
\n US $250 for three or four weeks. Special discounts are available for longer
\n stays.<\/p>\n
\n for volunteers and those who are interested in seeing some of the tourist
\n attractions in Ghana. The cost of this is US $100 for the tour guide for
\n the three days plus the costs of bus, food and hotels – all of which can
\n be advised upon.<\/p>\n
\n with tour operators in Ghana. Our eco-tourism focuses on local cultures,
\n wilderness adventures, personal growth and learning new ways to live in
\n our vulnerable planet. We focus on travelling to destinations where the
\n floral, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions.<\/p>\n
\n rafting and canoeing, villages and beaches, culture and photo tours, traditional
\n stories, historic sites, traditional drumming and dances, traditional
\n houses, trekking, animal sanctuaries, nature tourism, exotic natural habitats,
\n scenes of spectacular natural beauty etc. the cost of joining is US $200
\n a week including food (at restaurants) and accommodation (at hotels) and
\n transportation (bus) and professional tour guide's charge. Participants
\n experience rich cultural immersion and unique hospitality. It is fun,
\n worthwhile and rewarding.<\/p>\n