WORK / PROJECT: Volunteers will be concentrating their energies and time on planting of trees in some designated areas of the Longo community. Meticulously, attention will be paid to the principal streets of the town in the process of the project. Trees will be planted along major streets and public parks to increase and conserve the greenery nature of the community. The trees to be planted are by and large to serve as wind breaks in attempt of finding lasting solution to the frequent incidence of disasters as consequences of wind-storms which constantly resulted in ripping-off of school buildings and homes rendering the inhabitants homeless.

Arrangements have been concluded with the administrative authorities for the provision of tree seedlings, tools and relevant equipment for successful implementation of the project. The indigenes and the local authorities pledge their maximum supports and co-operations to the volunteers to coherently and tirelessly work hand- in-hand with the volunteers to ensure achievement of the project objective. 

LOCATION: Longo is a small community of about 3,000 inhabitants living together in peace and tranquillity for many years. The people are very friendly and hospitable to all manner of people they found within the territories of Longo. Predominantly, the people are farmers in livestock and animal husbandry. The people are likewise endowed in art and craft works; most arty-craft (handicrafts) products on Ghanaian markets are products from Longo and its neighbourhood. Local garment preferred by many Ghanaians, the smock is one of the many traditional textiles the people of Longo could boast off.

Longo is located in upper segment of Ghana in the Bongo District of the Upper-East region and sharing borders with Burkina Faso.  The regional capital of the Upper East is Bolgatanga which is at 15kms away from Longo.  As a result of unavailability of certain frequently used facilities by volunteers such as Post Office, internet, Banks and health Post, volunteers will at all times travel to Bolgatanga should they need accessibility of these services.  Good and safe drinking water from public sources and electricity from the national grips will be at the disposals of campers.

ACCOMMODATION: A very spacious Social Centre had already been arranged to accommodate campers.  As an alternative measure, lodging place at a craft centre has also been put at the disposal of the campers.  Volunteers will be sleeping on mattresses place on cement-furnished floors and some few bunks beds. Campers are kindly requested to accept to as regular, share rooms with other volunteers from different cultural backgrounds; sleeping bags are recommended but not a necessity. Volunteers may bring along mosquito nets to avoid the disturbances of African mosquitoes. Every volunteer will be recommended to share in the preparation and cooking of meals for the camp and other chores in of the camp as may be ordered by camp officials.

LANGUAGE: English will be the official language of the camp; high proficiency is not recommended.

EXTRAS: The traditional area of the project setting is highly noted for its endowment in production of handicrafts. Volunteers, who may develop the interest and desire to acquire some skills in the handicrafts as the project progresses, could arrange with local craftsmen through interactions and development of acquaintances with the local people. Volunteers could buy any kind of artefacts or locally made garments (Smocks) on the local markets at Longo, Bongo, Bolgatanga and beyond at moderate prices. Pleasure trips, amongst other entertainment activities will be organized in consultation with the camp leadership.