HIV/AIDS Projects in Ghana

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: All year round

Description: AIDS is the leading killer in Africa - with over 2.4 million deaths in 2002 alone. Despite major investments in AIDS prevention, the rate of HIV infection in many African countries is still rising. The HIV/AIDS epidemic has exacerbated poverty and malnutrition. Families hit by AIDS see their food production cut in half. UNAIDS and WHO estimate that 7 out of 10 people newly infected with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa. Nine out of ten children under 15 have the virus. Of all AIDS-related deaths since the epidemic started, 83% have come from Africa. Ghana, like it's neighboring countries, has not been able to escape the AIDS pandemic. Furthermore, the impact of AIDS is deepening and getting worse; the need for action now to prevent its further spread is urgent.

HIV/AIDS projects in Ghana aim to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS and to provide support to those affected by the disease. Therefore, volunteers in the HIV/AIDS Ghana project mostly take care of HIV/AIDS infected kids and people, but they also engage in educational and training activities meant to increase awareness and stop the epidemic of HIV/AIDS in Ghana. Organizations who work on the HIV/AIDS problem have established different community outreach programs such as hospice care, recreational and educational programs, voluntary HIV counseling and testing, and educational seminars and conferences on the virus within the local community. Volunteer help could be used in all of these activities.

Qualifications: No qualifications are needed

Cost in US$: please inquire for more information

Salary / Pay: Volunteer Job

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 or above

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

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Year Founded: 2002