Healthcare Outreach and Education in Ghana - Accra Region

This experience showed me the true reason I want to be a doctor. Healthcare outreach has always been important to me, but going to Ghana shed a whole new light on this. I realized how important it is go out into under-served communities to offer healthcare to those in need. I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full health potential, and even the smallest acts can make a difference in someone's life.

Ghana left a lasting impact on me. I learned so much and left with so many life lessons. This trip, despite only being a week long, truly changed my life! To anyone who is hesitant about doing a service trip, I would tell them that they will regret it if they don't go. I was hesitant, too, but after doing one, I am already looking at where I can go serve next. It is one of the best experiences you will ever have.

If you are hesitant to do a volunteer experience abroad, I highly recommend it. It has changed my perspective of the world. Thank you IVHQ.

I have always wanted to do volunteering, travel with a purpose, and help others where I can. However, I had a difficult time finding an organisation that met my values and the right programme. IVHQ had so much flexibility with the time period you can stay for and it was very well organised from start to finish. I felt very supported by everyone I met whilst I was volunteering, I had so much fun! I was a little nervous because I was travelling on my own and it’s my first time volunteering and I didn’t know what to expect. If you’re currently reading this - DO IT!!! You will make friends for life, have an amazing time, and get ready to make a positive impact!

The IVHQ information is so clear and easy to follow to prepare you for your trip. The local team is so kind and accommodating to any needs or questions I had. Elvis in particular is a special person and was an incredible guide during my stay in Ghana. The local food was excellent and always prepared beautifully. Seeing the children’s smiling faces and cheering every time we came onto campus. They clearly love it when we come to spend the day with them! Seeing how little these beautiful people have and still are so full of joy and generosity. For those people hesitant about volunteering, I recommend that you take the plunge. The unknown is half the fun!

I was informed about the volunteering process by IVHQ which gave me advanced preparation. The local team was amazing, they communicated very well and were organized from the beginning to the very end. For the accommodation, I didn’t expect anything different because I was prepared from the beginning from IVHQ. I have no complaints and was already prepared before arriving. My favourite moment from the experience was seeing the impact of services we delivered to the community, I felt the warmth within the community. The staff was amazing; they were so kind and always willing to assist if needed. If you are hesitant about volunteering abroad, change your mind set and give from your heart, also be thankful for making life better for someone else.

IVHQ did a beautiful job with guidance and preparation, start to finish. I noted the local team to be welcoming and helpful; never found myself needing anything, due to their level of on the ground planning and preparation. IVHQ provided me with the opportunity to learn from those who do it every day how to meet needs and provide care with very limited resources. I thank IVHQ for this opportunity to learn, grow, and ever increase my desire to serve others. IVHQ provided me with the opportunity to learn from those who do it every day how to meet needs and provide care with very limited resources. I thank IVHQ for this opportunity to learn, grow, and ever increase my desire to serve others. Choose IVHQ for your first experience!