Volunteer Trip To Ghana, Africa: Life Changing 30 Days
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- I spent 30 Days in Ghana volunteering with schools and orphanages and want to share my journey with you in this travel vlog. If you have ever thought about a volunteer trip abroad I highly recommend it; just make sure to do your research and find a socially responsible and positive impact program.
The people I met, the places I saw and the opportunity to live in a place so different than my own, was inspiring, humbling and life changing in the truest sense of the word. I hope you enjoy! Feel free to ask any questions here, on my blog or social media channels.
Positive Vibes!
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its not everyday you see a beautiful girl with a even more beautiful soul , god bless
you should be a writer
Interesting and creative
I love Africa, wish one day I can go there
So beautiful!! With all the money in the world, you can't buys those unique smiles on their faces.
God bless her,shes an angel .I hope i get the chance and be able to go there too someday.This seems to be a ĺifechanging experience.In a world full of mean people,be this girl.
So what exactly did you do to empower the communities? What did you do what the locals couldn't do themselves (and earn money, skills or experience?) Sorry but it looks like a tourist trip to me. I hope I am just missing some hard work behind the screen.
she's virtue signalling that she came near children in africa once in her lifetime. that's her version of hard work
I hate these volunteer nonsense
I obviously don't know her personal experience, but from the projects I've researched recently (I haven't done much research yet, but intend to do more), these types of projects usually involve improving the children's English and confidence around speaking it, which opens up opportunities throughout their future. Sometimes the building projects they are helping with are because the places have limited money or time, so volunteers help them to finish those projects. Often during these types of things, volunteers will help teachers (as classroom assistants or an equivalent) which means the children's education is improved due to a higher ratio of teachers/adults to children.
Lastly, it opens the volunteers eyes to what different people live like, especially in developing countries, and may encourage them to go on to do more volunteer work, perhaps medical care, teaching ect.
I agree, however, this particular video didn't give much information on the subject, but I believe it was designed more like an advert, to encourage peoples curiousity on the subject. You can always do your own research, there are lots of different companies and opportunities.
Hope this helps :)
ok Karen calm down it's not that big of a deal 😂
Instead of attacking a beautiful human that took time to go there n spend with these poor kids . Be inspired. Thank you for making this video ! ❤. All those judging what have you done for these poor kids?? Bet nothing...just pass judgement. You don't know what she did while she was there
I didn’t want the video end it’s full of smiles and laughs 🥺
You are a credit to humanity. I appreciate your service.
International Volunteering is only to make your profile look better. There is nothing humanitarian about it. Africans know how to build homes and paint them. they dont need these college kids for that. This is a very selfish trip. Stop glorifying it
May Allah bless her for all the amazing work she is doing.Ameen.
Wait okay now I watched the whole thing and I'm in happy tears I miss everything about this all so much it just brought up SO many memories and emotions. And then the end between Benji being a goof and then your favorite baby and therein YOU FALLING down that waterfall which was the funniest thing every now I'm laughing so hard. Love you miss you thank you for being YOU.
May God bless you abundantly and it’s not for everyone, only for the chosen ones, many people never experienced the feeling you get when you see all those beautiful smiles on their faces 😍
😍😘
Omg I love this video so much!! honestly it's my goal to do the same thing but don't know if it'll be possible to do this year because of the pandemic. I'm thinking of doing medical volunteering as a pre med student at either Ghana or Costa Rica. Hopefully I'll get to experience this very soon!!
Hi, do you know what organisations allow pre med students to volunteer with them? I’m 18 but I haven’t been to uni yet
Do you need to have a degree in something to volunteer??
thank you for doing this❤
Kj_mast_er what do you think?
This is exactly that kind of a volunteer work that I'm looking for! Please, give me a link or at least the organization name to find how to work there.
Me too want to volunteer but l gat no idea how to work it out
@TheCrazyKid1381 sure beats sitting on your ass doing nothing...
PMGY 😊
As in, try PMGY (plan my gap year)
Volunteer in your own local community.
Reminds me of a similar visit to Ghana, although I never got as far as Mole which I intend to on my next visit. Beautiful country beautiful people
Mark Roberts I would love to visit but how do you even go about it ? Like do you sign up somewhere ?
_essie_505 i cant remember the sight but there's a volunteer sight that you could select the country that you volunteer at and the palace you volunteer for example an animal sanctuary in south africa
+_Esmeralda_ you can visit this project too in Tanzania visit www.Tamiha.org send me Email thediva29@gmail.com
Plan my gap year is a really good volunteering programme
Well done for giving back! This looks amazing and has inspired us! Africa is definitely on our list! Feeling blessed right now
And it should be! Our continent is full of culture and amazing people, despite all the difficulties we face. You ever considered on doing volunteering in Africa?
YEAHHH! for sure it is on the list! it's so big I won't know where to start! But definitely want to make a difference to people there
You did such an awesome job with this video!! I'm actually going to Ghana in a couple weeks. Could you tell me the names of the different places you visited and where they were? (like the elephants and the waterfall ect.) This video make me so excited for my trip!
I went to Ghana in december for 6 weeks. The elephant that you saw was in mole national park and the waterfalls where the Kintampo waterfalls. You also saw kakum national park thats close to the coast. Its all very nice to visit! Have a great time! :)
You could also come to Mozambique and have a volunteering expercience and get to know more about our culture and tradition. My name is Ivandra and I am a member of AIESEC in Mozambique, the world´s biggest youth organization,
I would definitely recommend Kakum national park , I went a few years ago and it is gorgeous xx
Every single baby that has died of hunger and there families will resurrect
Right on 😊 i cant wait to head out as soon as i heard about being a volunteer im stoked to go but still got some years to go 😥 i found out after i enlisted but i get a chance to bring a little bit of the world to africa when i do go 👌 thx for ur volunteer work keep charging those kids are winners and everyone that supports them #itpaystobeawinner:)
My dream is to be volounteer and bring joy and life to others , I will be thankful if you shared with me the tips thanks in advance
God bless u all
I am also travelling as a volunteer in July x
God bless you
Hello! I just have a few questuons; What Organization did you go through to help in Ghana? Did you go with anyone? Did you ever feel like you may be in danger? What was the most fulfilling part of the trip? How much did it cost to go?
She went with Thrive Africa. It's a tourist organization disguised as a charity.
This is so nice🖒 with which organization did u travel?
thriveafrica, it's written on her shirt
I guess you helped whole Africa with your mission.
FASCINATING
You didn't show what was your role in this trip,
i'm in love with this vídeo ♡
You are so wonderful. The love is most assured in this place I would love to learn more as well as the cost to help out there.
i have goosbumps. so inspiring. thank you so much for capturing this
what program did you do this through
Wooow i love it ❤️ what an adventurous trip you had.
I wish to do this too !
its my dream 😃
I know one day it wll came true !
Welcome to my country Kenya
Id love to do this. what volunteer program did you go through?
Respect ❤
If you want to go to these countries for trip, that's one thing... But this doesn't help.. Why not just help people in your own country, I'm sure there are plenty of people that need it. Smh
Beautiful video, and a very beautiful thing to do!
Sounds great, go for it, may God bless you ✌️ 🙏
No, we don't want you in Africa. We don't need your help and advice. We are already well working on our own. Why not helping other poor countries closer to wherever you live? Until you get rid of your complex, stay in your cave. Thank you
may i know what service you did that took you on this trip
Merci!!!!👍
Beautiful! This is inspiring, Courtney.
I was your 1000th like
Made great selfies with people? ‘Helped them’? We call this: white savior complex
God bless you❤️❤️
Apreciate for the help you give out to others. ❤💪💫 with what organization you traveled with.
La WonderWoman her blog post said Thrive Africa
Melissa Johnson. Thank you..
A beautiful girl with angel soul
You should care about your own children not african. Africa population much bigger than european. And it is beginning only
did you watch the " i was a humanitarian and regret it video"?
I have done this too but when I was ten but myself African.
With which organization did you travel?
Can i know the program or the organization u volunteer with?
Merci pour le partage👍
Sorry but this help is like a holiday in Africa... And the people there Are not able paint their school theirself? Becouse of this must come a band of white women or what? And bring this girls band any teacher there and the motivaton too? Help this? Really?
Thank you for existing
only white women are this naive
This annoys me so much. They left skid row and come to Africa for what
i love you!
Awesome trip! I loved watching it! I’m about to travel too and want to make a video. I love the music you used. Where do you get it?
Did you go with an organisation?
Poverty tourism for clout. 😳
What??
Hello, how did you apply for this opportunity?
what organization is this? I really want to go this summer
Michelle CT her blog post said Thrive Africa
You can do a volunteer exchange to Mozambique (Africa) through AIESEC. Let me know something if you are interested.
How did it go?
Ivandra Jofane
Hi Ivandra i’m interested how can i get to you to talk more?
Ivandra Jofane
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How can I get a mission trip started for myself. To Africa
i do like to volunteer physiotherapy and anther thinks that i can do . but i didnt have so many info about all the proccess to be ready to travel and starting the volunteer program . i hope somebody help . thanks
So beautiful! You never planned on doing volunteering in Mozambique?
What program did you go through?
Hi Courtney I really want to join programme like yours. Where can I find them?
HOW DO I DO THAT WHERE DO I START
Did you ever thought about having a volunteer experience in Mozambique (Africa) and get to know more about our culture? AIESEC in Mozambique can make that happen! Let me know something in case you feel interested
She has to carry the camera even going down a water slide. 🤦🏻♂️
how can i be a member in unicef to be a medical volunteer
What volunteering company did you go with?
Actually i applied vietnam visa for volunteering work like teaching general english to students...I stay there for 90 days..so my question is if immigration ask me what is your purpose of your visit...what should I say and will they ask me anything..and it's my first journey please tell me to clear immigration question
Life changing for which party exactly? That’s the question.
wow ,this was good
Lovely video! Could you please tell me what music you used at the beginning of the video? Thanks!
How can i volutee to be part of people who can go to ghana
I want to volunteer in Africa. What should I do? I’m in Canada
Edgarockboy apply for volunteering sites
move to somalia
Can you come to Sudan and kick me out with you guys !?
How to joining in your team
Nice!
All this is happening and their is one man seated comfortably in his chair
JEFF BEZOS
I love it! Could you tell me the name of the organization you have traveld with?
Hey there! My name is Ivandra Jofane and I´m a member of AIESEC in Mozambique. We also have wonderful opportunities here for volunteering. Let me know something in case you feel interested.
Which organisation is this?
Is that aiesec?
They dancing! instead of working!
Like .👏👏👏
How can I join like your volunteer programs?
Email me mugacey@gmail.com
Cools
Pregunto tienen que ser personas con estudios completos ? Para hacer cosas que amas hacer ? Perdón solo pregunto tengo 45 años y crie mis tres hijos y realmente tengo ganas de seguir criando hijos o de al menos sentir que sigo siendo mamá a pesar de vivir y pasar por violencia de género ... Mis hijos hoy don grandes y yo tengo mí tiempo para hacer lo que amo !! Los animales ..,.
Los animales que tanto amo !!!y los niños
ist das wahr? du wirst uns helfen, essen zu finden?
How many parasites did you catch?
Please help me
I can't LOVE this enough! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
How can I volunteere
Hello, my name is Ivandra and I am a member of AIESEC in Mozambique (Africa). We have volunteering opportunities related to education and health. In case you feel interested in having more information regarding our organization, please let me know something! :)
Ivandra Jofane hi Ivandra...
I saw your post, can you please provide me with extra information at ma7sho@hotmail.com
Thanks
i'm interest in volunteering in 2019/2020 as part of my gap year that i will take before going to university
Ivandra Jofane hi Ivandra, can you email info about your volunteering programs at bta1497@gmail.com
Thank you ❤️
Ivandra Jofane im interested!
Got dp and love it 😁
Courtney i really like you
The babies that have passed away resurrect them now!
This is volunteer tourism and exploitative. Look at the dark side truth of it.
President Donald J Trump
God bless you
may i know what service you did that took you on this trip
What program did you signup for?
What organization did you do this with ?
Power N her blog post said Thrive Africa