Volunteer program
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, Illinois, USA
Togo, Ghana
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Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, Illinois, USA In June -July 2022, The Give Right Foundation, Inc hosted Oakton Community College professors of African Studies in Togo for 11 days to immerse themselves in the history, culture, and arts of West Africa. Fifteen Fulbright scholars participated...
Objectives
Cultural Immersion: To provide professors with a deep, firsthand experience in the history, culture, and arts of West Africa.
Academic Enrichment: To support Fulbright scholars (specifically those in African Studies) in expanding their knowledge base through on-site exploration.
International Collaboration: To facilitate a cross-cultural exchange between American academic professionals and the nation of Togo.
Professional Development: To allow educators to gather insights and materials that can be brought back to enhance their curriculum at Oakton Community College.