AFS Intercultural Exchange Programs, Ghana
Contact Information
- Postal Address *: AFS Intercultural Exchange Programs 7 K. Asante Avenue, Westlands Private Mail Bag, Accra
- Office Location: 7 K. Asante Avenue, Westlands
- Region *: Greater Accra
- Country *: Ghana
- City *: Accra
- Telephone *: 0540126460
- Fax :
- Email *: infoghana@afs.org
- Website *: www.afs.org.gh
Activities
- Vision *: A world of globally minded citizens who value cultural diversity, share a deep sense of common humanity, and actively collaborate to address global challenges
- Mission *: Our mission is to help individuals, especially youth become more aware of our shared humanity and more committed to addressing global challenges. By providing educational exchanges, work and training opportunities for students, teachers, and young professionals, we contribute to the advancement of education both in Ghana and abroad.
- Thematic Areas *: Education / Education,Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) / Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD),Cultural Promotion / Promotion Culturelle ,Youth Leadership and Empowerment
- Target Group: International / Internationale ,National / Nationale,Regional / Régionale,Community / Communauté
- Key Objectives *: AFS Intercultural Exchange Programs (IEP) Ghana exists to promote the advancement of intercultural learning and global understanding. We design and deliver programs that bring together young people, families, and communities from diverse cultural backgrounds to engage in shared learning experiences. Through these interactions, participants gain deeper appreciation for each other’s cultures and develop a strong sense of global citizenship.
- Core Competencies *: Knowledge Management / Gestion des Connaissances,Capacities Development / Renforcement des Capacités
- Government Engagement:
More Information
- Major or Current Achievements *: Exchange Impact Over the decades, the organization has sent more than 900 Ghanaian students abroad on high-school and volunteer exchange experiences and hosted at least 1,294 international participants in Ghana through study, volunteer, and community service programs. Student Engagement Through School Clubs IEP Ghana has supported a vibrant network of AFS School Clubs in senior high schools across Ghana. These clubs, started by returnees from exchange programs, now include dozens of active clubs with thousands of student members, helping youth develop leadership, intercultural understanding, and community engagement skills.
- Functional Board *:
- Number of Board Members *: 9
- List Expertise of Board Members *: Education, Legal, Financial
- Organisational Strategic Plan *:
- Head of Organisation *: Diana Sey
- Name of Contact Person *: Diana Sey
- Position of Contact Person *: Partner Director
- Number of Staff *: 7
- Number of Males *: 2
- Number of Females *: 5