No registration fees
No Extra or Hidden Charges
Pay a $100 Deposit Fee
Please note: this fee will be applied towards the total cost of your program.
Yes! From the day you think of impacting abroad with IKA, you are choosing flexibility and affordability. You can pay the entire program fee upfront, but you are not required to pay it all at once. You can spread out the cost of the fees into three (3) installments. There are no additional fees to pay in installments if this is the option you choose. The total program fee must be paid at least two (2) months before arrival.
Airport pick-up and drop off
Accommodation
Food: Three (3) meals provided each day
Induction and Orientation
Training and workshops
Transportation to and from project placement
Staff stipend, 24-hours staff support on site
Project Fee (Project equipment and materials, Transportations)
Community activities
Access to our local office with an internet connection.
Social Events such as (Excursions/ tourist sites visit, drumming and dance)
Pre-departure preparation
Certification upon completion
IKA T-Shirt
As part of the program fee, IKA shall seek the proper housing facilities for participants. The living accommodation shall depend on the type of program and shall include the following options.
Home Stay
With this option, participants will live with and be hosted by locals community (Home Stay Families). IKA will partner with hosts and participants with a fee that will cover their food and other utility bills.
Group Stay
This mostly applies to larger groups of students or volunteers who are affiliated with Universities or are travelling for a shorter period. The group will be hosted by the Organisation’s hosting premises which will also be within the place where the organization’s office maybe, or closer to the office premises of the organization.
Other housing facilities
This may include University hostels, Guesthouse, or hotels
Our accommodation placement are fully vetted and carefully selected while putting into consideration senitization, security, accessibility to basic utilities like water, electricity, and bathrooms. Individual volunteers will be placed with a host family in the local communities. Larger groups who are visiting for a shorter period of time will be hosted in bunkhouses, hostels, or guesthouses. Our accommodation options are culturally immersive and inclusive.
The host families are friendly and welcoming and are very supportive to add to your best experiences in Ghana. You will never be alone. Your homestay family will provide you with a three (3) squared meal (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) which includes fruits. Although you will eat what your host family eats, they are willing to care for your dietary restrictions and accommodate you, whether you are a vegetarian, lactose intolerant, or have other restrictions or requirements. If you have any dietary restrictions, it is well communicated to your host family and they pay attention to your dietary restriction whiles they prepare you delicious local meals.
The average housing system in Ghana does not include internet, air conditioning, heaters. But, your room will have either a standing fan or a ceiling fan. You will be provided with all the necessities including beddings. The rooms will be modest but comfortable. A portion of your fees goes into your accommodation and feeding and for this reason, you will not be paid any extra money to your host family. A group living in a bunkhouse, hostel, or guesthouse will be provided internet access.
A thank you gift is not expected from your homestay/host family, but it is always appreciated. We suggest you bring something from your country as a thank you gift to your host families, but we highly recommend something that can easily be packed in your suitcase.
Before you arrive, we will communicate with you to know what to add to your packing list. We provide you with a detailed packing list that includes any specialized clothing, tools, and gear you will need to bring depending on your project.
Insurance
Our fee does not include insurance, but your safety is very paramount to us and we, therefore, required you to obtain appropriate travel and medical insurance to cover you for your entire project and stay in Ghana. The insurance policy must include personal accident, repatriation, personal liability, and loss of baggage.
Visa
We provide you with relevant information concerning your visa application (if you require it). We also provide you with advice and supporting documents if needed.
Flight
Our fees do not include flight tickets. And we do not make flight arrangements, however, we will available to provide you with assistance with various flights when required. We advise that as soon as your flight is booked, you provide us with the details to enable us to make proper arrangements to pick you up from the Kotoka International Airport upon arrival.
Vaccination
We require that you consult your Health Centre or Doctor about vaccinations needed for your safe stay in Ghana.