Welcome to the month of September! Back to school shopping and a new academic year to students around the world. Here at AFS Ghana, we are excited to welcome all our new exchange students and volunteers, launch our recruitment campaign for the 2026 programs and get ready for our AFS School Club camp!
đ Your 2026 AFS Global Adventure Awaits! âď¸â¨
Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, discover new cultures, and gain skills that will last a lifetime? Applications are now open for the 2026 AFS Global Exchange Programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas!
đ Why Choose AFS?
AFS offers life-changing opportunities designed to help you grow, learn, and connect globally.⨠Experience a New Culture Firsthand. Live with a carefully selected host family, attend a local school or community program, and truly immerse yourself in another way of life. An AFS exchange isnât just about visitingâitâs about belonging.
đ Choose Your Pathway
- Spend a high school year in Japan and experience the harmony of tradition and innovation.
- Take a semester in France to explore its rich language, culture, and education.
- Join a short-term service project in South Africa and contribute to meaningful community change.
- Enroll in a university program in Mexico, where academics and culture go hand-in-hand.
đą Build Skills for the Future
With AFS, youâll gain much more than travel memoriesâyouâll develop:
- Intercultural understanding â appreciating diverse perspectives.
- Resilience & adaptability â thriving in new environments.
- Global leadership skills â teamwork, communication, problem-solving.
- Language proficiency â an edge for school, career, and life.
đź Financial Aid & Special Discounts
Thanks to our collaboration with select AFS partners worldwide, AFS Ghana is thrilled to announce special discounts on all 2026 summer, short-term, and selected year-long programs. With as little as $5,000 (or less!), you can begin your global journey.
đŤ For Schools: Are you looking to organize a summer cultural exploration package for your students? Donât miss this chanceâcontact us today!
đ Whether youâre curious about the world, passionate about service, or eager to grow personally and academically, thereâs an AFS program tailored for you.
đ AFS School Club Camp â 9 to 11 October 2025
The wait is finally over! The AFS School Club Camp, our biggest and most exciting student event of the year, is happening from 9th â 11th October 2025 at the University of Ghana (Central Cafeteria). This annual flagship camp brings together high school leavers and student leaders from across Ghana for an unforgettable three-day experience that combines fun, friendship, and future-ready learning.
⨠What to Expect
The AFS School Club Camp is more than just an eventâitâs a life-changing opportunity. Participants will:
- Build Leadership & Life Skills: Through engaging workshops, team challenges, and interactive sessions, students will gain the confidence, resilience, and problem-solving abilities needed to thrive in school and beyond.
- Experience Intercultural Learning: Campers will take part in activities that promote cultural understanding, empathy, and global awarenessâhelping them see the world from new perspectives and connect across differences.
- Enjoy Outdoor Adventures & Team Spirit: From games and group exercises to creativity challenges, the camp provides a safe and supportive environment for students to bond, have fun, and create lasting memories.
- Prepare for the Future: Special sessions on career skills, communication, and active citizenship will inspire participants to take bold steps toward their goals while becoming positive changemakers in their communities.
đ Why Join? The camp is designed to help students discover their potential, grow in confidence, and strengthen friendships while being part of a vibrant national youth network. Year after year, participants describe it as a transformative experience that shapes their outlook on leadership, service, and global citizenship.
đď¸ Tickets are selling fast! Our school club members are already buzzing with excitementâdonât miss your chance to be part of this yearâs most inspiring youth event.
đŁ Interested in starting or joining an AFS School Club at your school?
Now is the perfect timeâfind out more and be part of a growing movement that empowers young people across Ghana.
⨠Three days. One camp. Endless memories. See you there!
Donât miss Ghanaâs most exciting event for high school leavers this year!
đŁ Want to start or join a club at your school?
đŤ School Clubs Reborn: A Season of Relaunches!
AFS Ghana has officially re-launched its high school clubsâand the excitement has been unstoppable! We kicked things off in June with reactivations at Accra Girlsâ SHS and Achimota SHS, where student leaders began shaping inclusive spaces for dialogue, service, and global learning.
We kicked things off in June with reactivations at Accra Girlsâ SHS and Achimota SHS, where student leaders began shaping inclusive spaces for dialogue, service, and global learning. The momentum grew with a spectacular event on Saturday, June 28, at St. Augustineâs College, Cape Coast. More than 600 students from seven top schoolsâincluding Adisadel College, Holy Child, Wesley Girlsâ SHS, Mfantsiman Girlsâ, Ghana National College, and Aggrey Memorialâcame together for a day of culture, celebration, and citizenship. From vibrant performances to passionate speeches and a thrilling intercultural quiz (won by Wesley Girlsâ SHS), the event captured the transformative power of youth leadership.The wave of reactivations then swept across Accra with relaunches at Labone SHS, Accra Academy, Accra High School, and a brand-new launch at OâReilly SHS. đ
Finally, the movement reached the Eastern Region, lighting up schools like Aburi Girlsâ SHS, Oti Boateng SHS, Ghana SHS (Koforidua), St. Roses SHS, and breaking new ground with a fresh launch at Abomosu STEM SHS. đ
đĄ AFS school clubs are more than extracurricular activitiesâthey are incubators of empathy, civic action, and global vision. With every relaunch, we empower young Ghanaians to lead with courage, serve with compassion, and connect across cultures. đâ¤ď¸
đŁ Want to start or join an AFS School Club at your school?
Find out more about AFS School Clubs
đ Farewell to the 2024/2025 Weltwärts Volunteers
After 10 months of meaningful service and cultural exchange, our incredible Weltwärts volunteers from Germany came together for their final orientationâa special moment to pause, reflect on their journey, celebrate their growth, and begin the transition back home.
đŹ The gathering was filled with heartfelt stories, laughter, and gratitude. Volunteers spoke warmly about the sense of safety, belonging, and vibrant community spirit they experienced in Ghana. From living with welcoming host families to working alongside colleagues and friends in local projects, their time here has been filled with unforgettable memories and life-changing lessons.
đ About the Weltwärts Program
The Weltwärts program, initiated by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is designed to give young people from Germany the opportunity to volunteer abroad in projects that promote education, health, environment, human rights, and sustainable development. More than just service, Weltwärts is a two-way exchange: while volunteers bring new perspectives, energy, and skills to their host communities, they also gain intercultural understanding, resilience, and a deeper awareness of global challenges.
⨠A Global Ripple Effect
The impact of programs like Weltwärts is truly global. Around the world, volunteers:
- Strengthen the capacity of local organizations by contributing time, creativity, and skills.
- Create long-term connections that foster understanding across cultures and continents.
- Inspire communities back home with their stories and commitment to social change.
Here in Ghana, the 2024/2025 cohort supported diverse community projectsâranging from education and youth development to human rights, gender advocacy, and social innovation. Their work has left a mark not only on the organizations they served, but also on the individuals they encountered daily. đđž Special thanks to our dedicated community project partnersâ@mckingtorchafrica, @thespicegirlsclub, @hracghana, @fafaliorg, @victorybannerschool, and @basicsinternationalâfor opening your doors to our volunteers and giving them the space to contribute, learn, and grow. We are deeply proud of what our volunteers accomplished and inspired by the global citizens they have become. Their openness, hard work, and spirit of exchange will continue to ripple far beyond their time in Ghana.
đđž Does your organization want to host international volunteers and join a global movement for change? Learn how to become a CPO partner and be part of building a more connected, compassionate world.
Learn how to become a CPO Partner
đ⨠AFS Ghana Welcomes 2025 Exchange Students and Volunteers! â¨
Weâre beyond excited to welcome our 2025 cohort of Weltwärts volunteers from Germany and our exchange students from Italy, Sweden, France, and Switzerland! đTheir journey began with a vibrant arrival orientation, where they:
đ Explored Accra and discovered some of the cityâs key sights.
đ˛ Enjoyed their first taste of Ghanaian cuisine (yes, jollof rice was on the menu! đ).
đż Learned about Ghanaian cultural norms, traditions, and everyday life.
đŁď¸ Engaged in sessions on intercultural communication, coping strategies, and suspending judgment.
đ Received guidance on life at their host schools and community projects.
đ And most importantlyâmet their incredible host families, the heart of every AFS exchange.
 We are so grateful to our host families, volunteers, and partners for creating a warm, safe, and inspiring environment for our participants. đ
⨠For our high school exchange students, their adventure continues in some of Ghanaâs most vibrant and reputable schools:
đŤ Achimota School â Historic, prestigious, and home to an influential alumni network.
đŠâđ Aburi Girlsâ SHS â Renowned for discipline, leadership training, and academic excellence.
đŹ Accra STEM Academy â A forward-thinking school focused on science, technology, engineering, and math.
đ Nungua SHS â A lively community-based school with a balanced learning environment.
đ St. Maryâs SHS â A respected Catholic girlsâ school fostering values, leadership, and success.
 We canât wait to see how our students thrive academically, socially, and culturally, while also sharing their own unique perspectives with their Ghanaian peers. đąđŤ
 đ Through the AFS High School Exchange Program, students:
âď¸ Live with a host family abroad.
âď¸ Discover new perspectives on culture, religion, and world issues.
âď¸ Build bridges across borders and create lifelong friendships.
 đĄ Are you a Ghanaian student eager to explore the world, grow in confidence, and gain new perspectives?Â
Browse programs and apply today
đ 2024 Annual General Meeting of Intercultural Exchange Programs (IEP) Ghana
đ Held on 30th August 2025
In line with Ghanaâs Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992), AFS IEP Ghana successfully convened its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 30th August 2025. This yearâs AGM was not just a statutory obligationâit was a true celebration of our community. It brought together a vibrant mix of stakeholders who form the backbone of our organization: volunteers, host families, school club patrons, school club members, alumni, regional representatives, and our Board of Directors.
⨠Why this gathering matters
The AGM provided a unique opportunity for all who have contributed to our mission to reconnect, share experiences, and look ahead together. For many, it was also a reunionâa place to meet long-lost friends, rekindle old bonds, and build new ones within our association.
- Volunteers had the chance to reflect on their role in shaping intercultural learning across Ghana.
- Host families shared their invaluable experiences of welcoming exchange students and creating lifelong connections.
- School club patrons and members celebrated the growing network of young leaders who are carrying the AFS spirit forward in their schools and communities.
- Alumni reconnected with the organization that once shaped their own journeys, and shared how intercultural exchange continues to influence their personal and professional lives.
Bringing all these voices together under one roof highlighted the strength of our network and the importance of collaboration in advancing our vision.
đ Key highlights of the AGM included:
- Presentation and review of the performance report for the year ended 2024, offering transparency and insight into our achievements and areas of growth.
- Election of new Board Members to strengthen our governance and leadership.
- Interactive stakeholder discussions on the future direction of AFS IEP Ghana, ensuring that our next steps are shaped by the collective wisdom of our community.
⨠We are delighted to introduce our newly elected Board Members:
- Mr. Sydney Antonio â Legal Practitioner
- Mr. Hakeem Ibrahim â Entrepreneur
- Hon. Joe Badoe-Ansah â Consultant
- Mr. Ahmed Adu Nasir â Entrepreneur
Their diverse expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to grow, innovate, and deepen our impact in intercultural learning and exchange.đĄ The 2024 AGM reaffirmed one powerful truth: AFS IEP Ghana is more than an organisationâit is a family of people united by a shared passion for creating bridges across cultures and empowering the next generation of leaders.
Letâs Stay Connected
Website: www.afs.org.gh
Instagram: @afsiepghana
Facebook: facebook.com/afsiepghana
Email: [email protected]
Letâs build bridges of understanding and action across communitiesâone story, one student, one step at a time.
â The AFS Ghana Team