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Centre for Human Rights & Education
The organisation started as a young people’s human rights program to help address human rights abuses against young and marginalized people. The centre seeks to confront human rights issues that leave the voice of these communities silent; to help them reclaim their voice to be heard in the society where we live. They believe sexual rights are as fundamental as human rights.
The organisation uses the Popular Education methodology to reach out to the targeted individuals and communities. Popular Education means, education by the people, with the people, and for the people. Some of the methods used by the centre to reach targeted communities and schools are the use of peer educators, interactive theatre, role-plays, rap songs, dance, sculpture, story-telling and poetry, etc.
The organisation's areas of operation include:
- Human Rights
- Gender Sensitisation
- HIV/AIDS awareness
- Democracy & Good Governance
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Available Positions
Human Rights Educator Code: CEP01 |
Gender Project Advocator Gender Project Advocator are needed to assess, monitor, and evaluate ongoing gender health projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in project coordination or healthcare. Code: CEP02 |
Sexual Rights Officer The volunteer will run workshops for marginalized groups in Accra such as lesbian women and gay men, to review and develop current activities and programs and seek new potential partners. Code: CEP03 |
Human Rights Lawyer They are looking for someone to help develop tools for advocating for young people's human rights and the rights of the marginalized such as women, children, gay, lesbian and bisexuals.
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HIV/AIDS Counselor The centre is looking for a volunteer to provide HIV/AIDS counseling for young people & the marginalized (Lesbian, Gay, bisexual and transgender) target groups and will also provide HIV testing. |
Peer Educators Peer educators are required to become involved in community outreaches to educate young people, gay, lesbians and bisexuals on the danger of having unprotected sex. Code: CEP06 |
To maintain the high performance and sustainability of projects all Volunteers and Interns are required to submit a handover document for future volunteers. Click here to see the relevant placement reviews for the Human Rights & Education Centre.
Requirements:
- You must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
- You must have a background of relevance to the individual position and have a strong interest in Human Rights.
- In order to maintain the sustainability and high performance of this project all interns are required to complete a detailed hand-over document for successive interns .
- You will need to be flexible and tolerant, show initiative and enthusiasm to face the many hurdles and challenges that you will encounter.
- The volunteer must be able to work in basic working conditions and with very little equipment.
Documentation Requirements:
- A completed application form - required for application.
- A personal or professional reference given by an employer, teacher, lawyer or doctor, not a family member. This reference must include detail of the context in which the referee knows you, and stating that he/she knows of no reason why you should not volunteer. The referee should also provide their contact details in order that Ikando can contact them prior to your departure to confirm the reference given. This reference should be emailed by the referee to info [at] ikando.org.
- A copy by email to info [at] ikando.org of your travel (including medical) insurance certificates.
- Information on your travel arrangements (flight number, airline, arrival and departure time and dates). We always recommend volunteers who book online to email us their booking.
- A copy of the photo page of your passport to be emailed to info [at] ikando.org.
All Documentation must be sent to us at least two weeks before arrival.
Academic credit is available for this placement. Email us for more information.
Important Details
| Project Duration | Minimum Duration 4 weeks - Maximum Duration 52 weeks (can be extended in-country) |
| Dates | You can volunteer at any time throughout the year. |
| Pricing | £ 715 for 4 weeks, £92 per week thereafter. For prices in your local currency click here. |
| Deposit | £ 150 (included in total price) |
| Location | Accra |
| Airport to fly into | Accra Airport (ACC) - (also known as Kotoka International Airport) |
| In-country Budget | From $50 on a tight budget to $150 p/week if you wish to explore Ghana. Read more... |
Click here for more information on our pricing.
What’s included in the project fees?
• Accommodation
• Welcome pack
• In-country introduction to life in Ghana.
• Airport pick-up & drop-off
• 24/7 Emergency support.
What’s not included?
• Flights & Visa
• Vaccinations (please speak to your local GP)
• Insurance (required)
Health and Safety
Ghana is one of the safest countries in Africa. In the Global Peace Index it is ranked above both the United Kingdom and the US. It is the perfect introduction for first time volunteers to Africa. It has a democratic electoral process and a stable economy. Our ten-strong team in Ghana is there to ensure your health and safety at all times and you'll have emergency support 24/7.
Accommodation
The volunteer will be housed in our accommodation in the centre of town, with it possible to walk from the accommodation to nearby shops, communication centres, bars and restaurants. The spacious accommodation with a fully furnished kitchen is well maintained and has live-in staff to ensure you are well looked after. The surrounding garden and balconies overlooking Accra are perfect for chill out sessions with fellow volunteer housemates.
Food
Food is not included in our placements as in our experience volunteers prefer to cater for themselves. We have a fully furnished kitchen and our staff will show you where you can do your shopping. Western-style supermarkets and the bustling markets can be found nearby. A weekly vegetable & fruit shop can cost as little at $10, however shopping at the western-style supermarkets can be quite dear as most goods are imported.
"Quarshi (Ikando Staff) will introduce you to a woman named Felicia who sells mangos and bananas. Her mangos may very well be the sweetest in town. And, you will love shopping in the market." Elise Wray.
Airport Pick up
An Ikando member of staff will be at the airport arrivals to meet you and take you to the Accra accommodation. Please be aware that arrivals is located outside the airport, just keep an eye out for a sign with your name on it. Please ensure you send us your flight details two weeks before arrival.
Flights
Volunteers must arrange their own flights to Accra Airport (ACC). Please be aware that you should aim to arrive on the day your placement is due to start. If you are unable to do so please just check first with your volunteer coordinator whether the new dates also work for us. The following airlines fly into Accra:
- Alitalia (Lagos, Rome-Fiumicino)
- British Airways (London-Heathrow)
- Delta Air Lines (New York-JFK)
- EgyptAir (Cairo)
- Emirates (Abidjan, Dubai)
- Ethiopian Airlines (Abidjan, Addis Ababa, Lagos, Lome)
- Ghana International Airlines (London-Gatwick, Dusseldorf)
- Kenya Airways (Nairobi, Freetown, Monrovia)
- KLM (Amsterdam)
- Lufthansa (Frankfurt, Lagos)
- South African Airways (Johannesburg)
