POTENTIAL AREAS OF SERVICE
Get to know the projects and organizations dedicated to human rights, equal opportunity, and social issues.
Gain insight into the daily work of a local organization and help support them with research, documentation, events, or organizational tasks.
Get to know the structures and processes of the Ghanaian legal system and gain insights into practical legal work – depending on your specific project.
Help research social and legal topics and support projects that promote information, education, and awareness.
What awaits you
Understand the law, discover human rights, and experience community work first-hand.
Our Law & Human Rights programme offers you diverse insights into the Ghanaian legal and social system. Depending on your placement and availability, you could work with the Social Welfare Department, the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), Legal Aid, a law firm, or an NGO. Prior legal knowledge is not required. For participants with a background or degree in law, tasks and insights can be tailored accordingly. SOCIAL WELFARE: At the Social Welfare Department, you can experience how social conflicts are managed, awareness campaigns are organised, and cases are supported. HUMAN RIGHTS & DOVVSU: Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you will gain insights into cases and case files. Naturally, volunteers do not take on police or sovereign duties. LAW FIRM & LEGAL AID: Depending on your placement, you can also shadow lawyers and legal professionals, assist with research, study case files, and – whenever possible – observe court hearings.
Your typical day
Depending on your placement, this programme mixes both office and field work. Most projects run from around 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, but these times can vary depending on appointments, court hearings, or field trips. Best of all, your weekends are completely free.
At a glance
Age: 16 and older · no upper age limit
Duration: from 2 weeks or more
Start: Flexible
Location: Cape Coast & surrounding area
Possible placements: Social Welfare, DOVVSU, Legal Aid, law firms, or NGOs
Prior experience: not required
Language: good knowledge of English is helpful
Suitable for: Students, high school graduates, and anyone passionate about law, human rights, and social justice.
Accommodation: Host family
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Support: Personal on-site contact
Weekend: Free time
Pricing & Inclusions
2 weeks · €2,190
Each additional week · +€390
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Airport pick-up & drop-off Accra ↔ Cape Coast
Host family accommodation
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner – including weekends
In-country introduction & orientation
Organisation and coordination of your placement
Local transport to and from your regular project as required
Personal, on-site support
Personal trip preparation & pre-departure support
NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Visa
Travel and international health insurance
Vaccinations and personal healthcare
Private excursions and weekend trips
Personal expenses
We will personally guide you and, together with our local partners, find a placement that perfectly matches your interests and prior experience.
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