📰 AFS Ghana Newsletter | October 2025 Edition
This month, we’re celebrating new partnerships, inspiring connections, and the global spirit of AFS! From our official induction into AmCham Ghana 🇬🇭🇺🇸, to reconnecting with our earliest alumni and welcoming new international volunteers, October reminds us of the power of exchange to build understanding and opportunity across borders. 💫
🇬🇭🇺🇸 AFS IEP Ghana Inducted into AmCham Ghana! 🎉
We’re proud to share that AFS Intercultural Exchange Programs (IEP) Ghana has been officially inducted as a new member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana (AmCham Ghana)!
In its announcement, AmCham Ghana noted:
“We are pleased to welcome AFS Intercultural Exchange Programs Ghana as our newest member company. We are excited to build a collaborative and impactful partnership, and we look forward to working together to advance shared goals and strengthen cross-cultural connections.”
AmCham Ghana is a leading business and professional association that fosters trade, investment, and cultural ties between Ghana and the United States. It brings together organisations committed to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development — values that deeply align with AFS IEP Ghana’s mission.
As part of the official onboarding process, we had the pleasure of welcoming Mrs. Jane Okyere-Aduache, Acting Executive Secretary of AmCham Ghana, to our office in Westlands.
Through this new partnership, AFS IEP Ghana strengthens its connection to the U.S. and reaffirms its dedication to promoting educational exchange, youth leadership, and global citizenship. 🌍💫
We look forward to an inspiring collaboration with AmCham Ghana in building bridges of opportunity, learning, and intercultural understanding.
✨Reconnecting with AFS ALUMNI from 1967!🌟
Last month, we were so excited to reconnect with one of our alumni from the very first cohort of AFS Ghana exchange alumni to the United States of America; Prof. Augustin K. Fosu, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana 🎓🇬🇭.
Prof. Fosu recounted fond memories of his relationship with his host families and how this opportunity of studying and living abroad shaped his career in Economics 🌍📚. Prof. Fosu was part of a group of six students selected from various regions in Ghana in 1967 to travel to the U.S. for a year-long intercultural exchange 🇺🇸.
He was hosted in California, where he experienced a new way of life and gained exposure to different perspectives and ideas that broadened his understanding of the world 🌎✨. The exchange, he shared, not only influenced his academic path but also inspired his commitment to promoting learning and global cooperation 🤝.
Today, he continues to contribute to education and research, serving as an inspiration to many young Ghanaians who aspire to make a global impact 💡🌏❤️.
As we celebrate stories like Prof. Fosu’s, we’re also inviting all AFS Ghana alumni to reconnect and be part of our growing community! 💫 If you haven’t yet, kindly register clicking the link
👉🏽Connect with AFS today!
Your participation will help us strengthen our alumni community and celebrate the rich history of AFS Ghana from the 1960s to today.
We look forward to reconnecting with you!
🎉New date for AFS School Club Camp – 22 – 24 October 2025🎉
The Wait is Over – AFS School Club Camp Is not cancelled, we have a new date! 🎉
Get ready, because the most exciting student event of the year is here! The AFS School Club Camp returns from 📅 22 – 24 October 2025 at the 📍 University of Ghana — bringing together passionate student leaders and high school leavers from across the country for three unforgettable days of fun, friendship, and future-ready learning.
✨ What to Expect
This isn’t just another camp—it’s an experience that transforms. Participants will:
- 🌱 Build Leadership & Life Skills
Through interactive workshops, team challenges, and creative sessions, students will strengthen their confidence, resilience, and problem-solving abilities and skills that prepare them to thrive in school, work, and life. - 🌍 Experience Intercultural Learning
Engage in eye-opening activities that promote empathy, diversity, and global awareness. The camp fosters meaningful connections across cultures, helping participants see the world through new perspectives. - 🏕️ Enjoy Outdoor Adventures & Team Spirit
From energizing games to creativity challenges, the camp offers the perfect mix of adventure and collaboration in a safe, supportive environment that builds lasting friendships. - 🚀 Prepare for the Future
Dynamic sessions on career development, communication, and active citizenship will inspire students to lead change in their communities and take bold steps toward their dreams.
💡 Why You Should Join
The AFS School Club Camp is more than a getaway, it’s a journey of self-discovery and leadership growth. Each year, participants describe it as a life-changing experience that strengthens friendships, builds confidence, and nurtures a passion for global citizenship.
🎟️ Tickets Are Going Fast!
Our AFS School Club members can’t wait—and neither should you! Don’t miss this chance to be part of Ghana’s most inspiring youth event of the year. Call 0531008444 for enquiries and registration.
📣 Want to Start or Join an AFS School Club at Your School?
Now’s the perfect time! Join a movement that empowers young people across Ghana to learn, serve, and lead with purpose.
✨ Three days. One camp. Endless memories.
See you at the AFS School Club Camp! 🌟
🇫🇷🤝🇬🇭 A French Welcome with France Volontaires! 🌍
On 24th September 2025, our exchange participants from France and Ghanaian students to France joined representatives from France Volontaires Ghana for an inspiring afternoon of intercultural learning and connection. 💬✨
The interactive session explored how French and Ghanaian cultures adapt to and learn from each other from the French cheek kiss greeting to the warm hospitality and community spirit that define everyday life in Ghana.
During the discussion, participants reflected on their personal experiences and initial expectations before arriving in Ghana. Many shared that while they had heard mixed opinions from friends, their own research and first-hand experiences revealed a different truth; that Ghana is a beautiful, welcoming, and vibrant country. 🌺
The conversation also delved into sensitive yet enriching cultural topics, encouraging participants to listen with empathy, respect differences, and appreciate shared values that unite people across borders. 🌐💛
The visit ended with smiles, laughter, and a renewed understanding that curiosity and respect are powerful bridges between cultures.
We’re grateful to France Volontaires Ghana for their continued collaboration in nurturing cultural exchange and global citizenship. 🌟
💡 Interested in exploring France through an AFS exchange program?
Experience the language, culture, and global friendships that last a lifetime. 🌍✨
👉 Visit our website to learn more and apply today
🇩🇪🌍 Obaake to Our 2025/2026 Weltwärts Volunteers!
A big Ghanaian welcome—Obaake!—to our newest group of Weltwärts volunteers from Germany who have just arrived in Ghana for their year of service and intercultural exchange.
Over the next 10 months, these passionate young volunteers will be partnering with local community organisations, schools, and social initiatives across the country, contributing their time, skills, and creativity to meaningful development projects. From supporting education and environmental initiatives to advancing gender equality and youth empowerment, their work will touch lives and strengthen communities.
But beyond service, the Weltwärts experience is about mutual learning and cultural connection. Each volunteer will live with a Ghanaian host family, experience daily life in our communities, and build lifelong friendships that cross borders and cultures.
The program is an initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) designed to promote global citizenship and sustainable development through volunteer exchange. It gives young people the chance to understand the world from a new perspective, while fostering solidarity between Germany and partner countries like Ghana.
As these volunteers begin their journey, we are excited for the stories they will live, the communities they will impact, and the bridges they will build between Ghana and Germany.
💬 To our new volunteers: Welcome home to Ghana!
May your year be filled with learning, laughter, and purpose.
🙏🏾 A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated host families, mentors, and partner organisations who make this life-changing experience possible.
👉🏾 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!
🌍 Your 2026 AFS Global Adventure Still Awaits! ✈️✨
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!
🌟 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 isn’t just about visiting—it’s about belonging.
🌍 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.
🌱 Build Skills for the Future
With AFS, you’ll gain much more than travel memories—you’ll develop:
- Intercultural understanding – appreciating diverse perspectives.
- Resilience & adaptability – thriving in new environments.
- Global leadership skills – teamwork, communication, problem-solving.
- Language proficiency – an edge for school, career, and life.
💼 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.
🏫 For Schools: Are you looking to organize a summer cultural exploration package for your students? Don’t miss this chance—contact us today!
🚀 Whether you’re curious about the world, passionate about service, or eager to grow personally and academically, there’s an AFS program tailored for you.
👉 Check out our programs and apply today—the world is waiting!
🌍 AFS IEP Ghana joins 2025 Model Commonwealth Summit Panel on Mentorship and Diplomacy Dialogue
Last month, AFS IEP Ghana proudly participated in the 2025 Model Commonwealth Summit, joining an inspiring panel discussion on “Multilateral Development and Diplomacy.” The session explored how collaboration, innovation, and youth engagement can drive solutions to today’s global challenges.
Representing AFS IEP Ghana, Mrs. Diana Sey, Partners Director, shared how AFS’s work in intercultural learning and youth exchanges supports the principles of multilateral diplomacy—building trust, empathy, and understanding across borders.
“At AFS Ghana, we see young people not just as future leaders, but as present actors in diplomacy, innovation, and community transformation.”
She highlighted that diplomacy begins with people—when young individuals live, learn, and serve across cultures, they form lifelong connections that foster peace and cooperation.
AFS IEP Ghana remains committed to preparing youth with the skills of effective diplomacy—intercultural competence, adaptability, empathy, and global awareness—to ensure Ghanaian youth are not only present in international spaces but are influential and respected voices at the table.
🌿 Volunteer Picnic at Rufus Park – Celebrating Connection, Growth & Community 🌞
Last month, our volunteers, students, and their families came together at Rufus Park for a vibrant day of games, laughter, and shared memories. Each group proudly wore its own colour — reds, blues, yellows, and more — turning the park into a lively rainbow of energy and unity. 🌈
The afternoon was filled with friendly competition and teamwork through classic games like sack races, tug of war, football, and bottle flip challenges. Between cheers and laughter, families and students bonded, newcomers introduced themselves, and our international guests got a taste of local Ghanaian hospitality and cuisine. 🍛🥤
Beyond the fun, the picnic was a powerful reminder of why volunteer get-togethers are such an important part of the AFS journey. They create spaces for reflection, learning, and connection — helping volunteers recharge, share experiences, and build the friendships that sustain their service. These moments of community strengthen our shared mission and deepen the impact of every volunteer’s contribution. 💪🏾💛
As we celebrated our dedicated volunteers, the event also reaffirmed that being part of AFS Ghana means belonging to a family that learns, serves, and grows together — no matter where you are.
🌟 Join Us!
If you’re passionate about intercultural learning, youth development, or giving back to your community, there’s a place for you in our volunteer network. Join or start an AFS Volunteer Chapter in your region and be part of a nationwide movement creating positive change, one experience at a time. 💫
👉🏾 Get involved today — your AFS journey starts here!
💬 Let’s Stay Connected
🌐 Website: www.afs.org.gh
📷 Instagram: @afsiepghana
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/afsiepghana
📧 Email: [email protected]
Let’s build bridges of understanding and action across communities—one story, one student, one step at a time.
— The AFS Ghana Team