- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Builders, Designers and Architects at Arts Village in Ghana
ORGANIZATION: NKA FOUNDATION
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Nka Foundation welcomes volunteers to a life changing experience by cultural immersion and service learning outside of Western culture.
Full-immersion experiential learning program in rural Africa in our Arts Village Community in Ghana.
If you are a student, you can participate for internships, thesis or research on a special topic for college credits. We also welcome faculty-led curricular projects at our rural community. We issue a Certificate of Participation at the end of the program.
DESIGN-BUILD EARTH ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS:
Come join us as we use traditional Earth construction methods to build an artist-in-residence community center for weaving.
Experience a new culture and be part of a collaborative environment. You will be involved in all aspects of construction such as building foundation, wall construction, roofing and landscaping of the completed unit.
At the end of your stay, you must have mastered a construction method such as rammed earth, mud brick or cob construction through participation in building workshops.
FREE TIME ACTIVITIES:
Volunteers can take part in some of the social events in the everyday life of the community, such as traditional festivals, community labor, worship, and meetings to gain new skills. There will be opportunities for lush forest hikes, day-trips to experience any of the regional attractions, or guided tours to explore the nearby villages and townships.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Anyone with a big heart, enthusiasm and older than 18 is welcome!
- Minimum stay of 2 weeks in the chosen program
COSTS:
- 100 EUR/USD per week for accommodation and food provided by Nka Foundation in the Arts Village
- 400 EUR/USD participation fee to support the local project and the initiatives that make Nka Foundation possible. You can organize local events in your college/city to get donations.
- Flights, visa and personal expenses not included
MORE INFORMATION:
- Facebook Page: Nka Foundation Projects
- WhatsApp: +34 670 900 148
- Email: nka.studentsabroad@mail.com
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact us describing your motivations, skills and preferred dates and we will find the way for you to contribute to the community and have a great experience.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Students Abroad in Rural Africa
NKA Foundation
nka.studentsabroad@mail.com
www.nkafoundation.org
More opportunities with NKA FOUNDATION
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NKA FOUNDATION
Location:
2633 SW 92ND ST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73159, US
Mission Statement
Nka Foundation exists to serve underserved communities in Africa and similar places with a focus on the arts and design.
Description
Nka Foundation began in 2005 and exists to serve underserved communities in Africa through projects in the arts and architecture. We do this by creating a network of arts villages where the global community comes to engage in projects to inspire the needy communities to sustainable development. Nka Foundation’s arts village projects draw on asset-based approach to community development through the tapping of existing, but often unrecognized abundant local resources to help the rural community drive their development process. This involves creative research and use of local materials and vernacular methods used in the region to create arts and design products.
Throughout the year, the Foundation organizes international workshops that invite volunteer-sending organizations, university students, arts and design professionals and international development experts to immerse in the local lifestyle and collaborate with the local people on projects for exchange of knowledge and skills.
Nka is looking to partner with like-minded organisations, companies and community-spitited individuals from around the globe. Contact: info@nkafoundation.org / www.nkafoundation.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Abetenim Arts VillageAbetenim, Ejisu-Juaben MunicipalKumasi, Ashanti Ghana
DATE POSTED
September 20, 2017
SKILLS
- Interior Design
- Urban Planning
- Architecture
- Construction
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 2 weeks