"The foundation of every state is the education of its youth"
Akwaaba! Welcome to the program that is
changing the future of Africa one child at
a time!
What we do:
The Future Leaders of Ghana student exchange program chooses
underprivileged youth from Ghana to study in the United States for one year.
Apart from experiencing a life-changing adventure, these students will learn
English - a step of immeasurable importance to financial success in their country.
Ghana desperately needs positive leaders to help solve the many problems its
community faces such as HIV/AIDS, child labor, pollution, poverty, and the lack
of quality education. The Future Leaders of Ghana is helping to educate these "future leaders"! We believe there is no one that can better solve the problems
Ghana faces than members of its own community.
What is Provided for the Students:
- passport photo/passport/all related fees
- round trip airfare/transportation
- a loving host family
- health insurance while in the U.S.
- free public education for up to 10 months
- a trust fund to be used for further educational endeavors
What is Provided for the Host Families:
- a brief history of the child you will be hosting
- assistance in enrolling your host-child in your local public school
- a packet providing cultural differences you will need to be aware of
- $200 to help pay for school clothes, shoes and school supplies for your host
child
- information on claiming tax deductions while hosting a student
- yearly updates after your child returns home
- a contact person available 24 hours a day
- a life-changing year with a wonderful child!
