Every pregnancy deserves a healthy
beginning. Yet in the Adaklu District of Ghana, thousands of expectant mothers
have little or no access to ultrasound services that can detect
life-threatening pregnancy complications before they become emergencies.
The Give Right Foundation invites
healthcare professionals, students, educators, and community volunteers to join
a life-changing medical service experience that will improve maternal and child
healthcare while fostering meaningful cultural exchange.
The
Challenge
The Adaklu District is served by 18
healthcare facilities, yet only one currently offers ultrasound services.
Limited access to prenatal imaging makes it difficult to identify high-risk
pregnancies, increasing the likelihood of preventable maternal and newborn
complications.
Portable ultrasound technology is
changing that reality by bringing essential diagnostic services directly to
rural communities.
Our
Impact
In 2024, the Give Right Foundation,
in partnership with Friends of Adaklu, successfully:
- Trained 7 midwives and 5 nurses in point-of-care
obstetric ultrasound.
- Donated a Butterfly handheld ultrasound device to the
EP Mimi Health Center.
- Expanded access to prenatal diagnostic services for
women in rural communities.
Our
2027 Goal
Building on this success, we aim to:
- Expand ultrasound training to healthcare providers in
the Adaklu and Kpetoe Districts.
- Donate additional Butterfly handheld ultrasound devices
to rural health facilities.
- Strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare through
education, mentorship, and improved diagnostic capacity.
- Support community health initiatives that improve
overall well-being.
How
You Can Make a Difference
Volunteers will work alongside local
healthcare professionals and community leaders in a spirit of partnership and
learning. Depending on your background and experience, you may:
- Assist with portable ultrasound training workshops for
nurses and midwives.
- Support healthcare providers during clinical education
sessions.
- Collect health data for community-based research
projects.
- Assist with community health outreach and education.
- Participate in public health improvement projects,
including sanitation initiatives such as the construction of latrines and
handwashing stations.
- Help organize medical equipment and supplies.
- Mentor students and healthcare workers where
appropriate.
Please note: Volunteers do not
deliver babies or independently provide medical care. Clinical activities are
conducted under the supervision of local healthcare professionals. Participants
observe and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and midwives in local clinics
and hospitals while contributing within the scope of their qualifications.
A
Meaningful Cultural Experience
This 9-day volunteer program offers
far more than community service. It provides an opportunity to immerse yourself
in Ghanaian culture while making a lasting difference.
Your journey begins in Accra,
Ghana's vibrant capital, before traveling approximately 165 kilometers (about a
2½-hour drive) to Ho, the capital of the Volta Region, where your volunteer
activities will take place.
The program also includes a two-day
cultural excursion to Cape Coast, where you will:
- Visit the historic Elmina Castle.
- Learn about Ghana's rich history and cultural heritage.
- Experience traditional Ghanaian cuisine, music, and
hospitality.
- Build meaningful relationships with local communities.
Program
Highlights
- Participate in maternal and child health initiatives
that improve healthcare in rural communities.
- Support ultrasound education and capacity-building for
healthcare providers.
- Assist with community health and public health
improvement projects.
- Collaborate with local healthcare professionals and
community leaders.
- Explore Ghana's rich culture, history, and traditions.
- Experience authentic Ghanaian food, music, and
hospitality.
- Build friendships while making a lasting impact.
Program
Fee
US$ xxxxxxxx per person
The program fee includes:
- Comfortable accommodation throughout the program.
- Pre-departure orientation and volunteer materials.
- In-country volunteer coordination and support.
- Group transportation throughout the program.
- All scheduled program activities and entrance fees.
- Three meals daily.
- Unlimited purified drinking water.
- All costs associated with the community service
experience.
Airfare, visa fees, travel
insurance, and personal expenses are not included. Our team will gladly assist
participants with travel planning and flight coordination.
Join
Us
Whether you are a physician, nurse,
sonographer, midwife, medical student, allied health professional, public
health practitioner, educator, or community volunteer, your knowledge,
compassion, and commitment can help transform lives.
Together, we can expand access to
life-saving ultrasound services, strengthen rural healthcare systems, and
improve the health of mothers and babies in Ghana.
Apply
Today
To learn more or submit your
application, visit:
https://giverightfoundation.org/volunteers/