Volunteers will be housed at the orphanage in comfortable shared accommodation with power, water and western style toilet facilities. They will assist local qualified teachers, with basic English, maths etc. They will also assist with music, art and outdoor activities and just generally interact in a positive environment with the children. Interacting with volunteers broadens the children’s “world” and adds to their self esteem.
The work is suitable for all ages, male and female, and the help of volunteers is a vital part of our organisation.
Volunteers are charged a small fee of 150GH/week to cover accommodation, food, utilities and incidentals.
Pick up from the airport and transfer to the orphanage can be arranged for a fee of 120GH
The orphanage is in a picturesque location on the outskirts of Hohoe. Volunteers have their weekends free to visit the many tourist attractions in the area see www.hohoetourism.com
Hohoe Christian Orphans’ Home cares for approximately 90 children, 40 of whom are housed in the recently completed orphanage/school, the rest are cared for in a day care situation. HCOH is an independent, non profit, NGO founded in 2003 to offer physical, social, educational and moral care for the many needy, deprived and destitute children in the Volta Region and Hohoe in particular.
The aim of HCOH is to offer these children care, education and love, to allow them to grow to their full potential and take a meaningful place in society. In the past 12 months the first stage of a three stage complex has been completed. With generous donations from overseas and local people volunteering their labour we have built an orphanage/school that accommodates 40 children and staff and schools 80 in clean, bright surroundings with power and running water.
As part of the vision of HCOH a comprehensive 5 year Development Plan has been drawn up to assist needy children, orphans and teenage mothers in the Hohoe District. The HCOH works in close association with Hohoe District Assembly and the Social Welfare Dept who although mandated to provide services to the poor and marginalised in the district are unable to do so because of a lack of Government funding. This is because of the general poverty of the country and the Hohoe district in particular.
Under the 5 year plan permanent accommodation will be constructed (stage 1 completed 2008), rehabilitation and development centre also, and a nursery for 5 month to 3 year olds. The project aims to provide free food, clean drinking water, clothing, education, medical and recreational facilities. Also under the plan it is envisaged that a concerted effort will be made to help teenage mothers. Many have had to drop out of school because of their pregnancy and are unable to gain employment so turn to prostitution to survive, thus exposing themselves and their child to health and safety risks including HIV/Aids. We will endeavour to support these girls and their babies, until they gain the necessary skills to be employed.
For more information and photos go to www.hohoeorphanage.com
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