2008
SUMMER CAMPS PROGRAMME
CAMP #04
LOCATION : Nkwadum
DISTRICT : Sefwi Wiawso
REGION : Western Region
TYPE OF CAMP : International
PROJECT : Construction of teacher’s quarters
PERIOD : 25th July – 15th August 2008
NO. OF VOLUNTEERS : 25
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
This is a forest zone with lots of rains, which are expected increase during this time of the year.
Among the tourist sites are the Ankasa Forest Reserve, Busua Beach and many other local attractions.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The project aims at providing accommodation for teachers posted into the community. This is because many teachers refuse postage to the villages because of lack of accommodation. Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct a school block. Work will involve mixing of concrete, molding of block, laying blocks, erection of walls etc.
Rainfall in the region is quite heavy so volunteers are advised to come with appropriate working kits. Skilled men are welcome. FACILITIES
Accommodation : Volunteers will sleep in homes
Lighting
: Lartern
Water
: Bore hole.
There will however be sachet water available for dinking
DIRECTION
All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person anywhere.
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