Ghana

"All the CCS staff at the Home-Base in Ghana are so friendly. They work very hard for our benefit and made our stay very comfortable. The staff running the program work tirelessly to ensure that we are looked after and are happy with everything, just brilliant."

Vicky Powell, Volunteer in Ghana

In-Country Staff in Ghana

Local CCS staff in Ghana will welcome you to the community, make you feel at home and help you better understand the culture. They help facilitate your volunteer experience and are always available to handle any questions that may arise. CCS staff is always from the region where we operate, so they can provide a local perspective, help you with learning the local language, and guide you in what to do in your free time.

All of our in-country staff members are warm, loving people who want you to feel at home and will make sure you are well cared for. Each CCS program site has a Country Director or Program Director and a full staff to take care of all programming, administrative, and logistical needs, as well as housekeepers, drivers, house guards, and cooks. Because the staff office is typically located at the CCS Home-Base, a helping hand is never far. Learn more about our Ghana staff below.

Country Director - Besa Amenuvor Besa Amenuvor, Ghana Country Director
For more than thirty years, Besa Amenuvor has worked in international development. Born in Ghana, he moved to the U.S. to study at North Dakota State University, after which he served as the Associate Director for the Peace Corps in Ghana. One of Ghana's leaders in community development, Besa has also worked as a consultant for social service agencies and volunteer programs for Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO).

Program Director - Makafui Amenuvor Makafui Amenuvor, Ghana Program Director
Makafui was born and raised in the Volta Region of Ghana, and has been working with Cross-Cultural Solutions in Ghana since 1998. Before he became Program Director, he was the Office Manager for CCS Ghana program, supporting the Country Director in developing volunteer work placements and ensuring that the needs of partner organizations in the local community and volunteers' skills and interests are well-aligned. He has studied and lived in both Canada and the US, and has completed his Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems at the University of North Dakota.

Program Officer - Akos Ganyo
Akos is in charge of the volunteer placements and also acts as a liaison between volunteers and the partner programs.

Office/House Manager - Atsu Michael Adzigbli
Atsu is in charge of day to day administration and logistics in Ghana. He also leads volunteers on the weekly cultural and learning activities.

Cooks - John Ohene and Grace Doamekpor
John and Grace prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all volunteers. If you want your food spicy, just say "Ginger up!"

Housekeepers - Millicent Nyametse and Esther Agbeviade
Millicent and Esther are in charge of keeping the house clean and comfortable for the volunteers.

Drivers - Dela Koka "Wakye"
Dela coordinates airport pickups and drop-offs of volunteers. He also provides transportation to and from the volunteer placements as well as cultural and learning activities.

House Guards - Zakari Gariba and Godfred Nyarko "Joe"
Zakari and Joe are in charge of the safety of the house and the volunteers.

CCS offers the following program in Ghana:
Volunteer Abroad -- 2 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates
Intern Abroad -- 4 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates

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Read stories and testimonials of participants who have volunteered in Ghana or watch one of our videos on volunteering abroad.