Thrive Africa

This experience was not at all how I would have ever imagined it, as words could not describe it. This was so much more than a charity. It changed my life for the better and made me feel emotions that I thought I didn't even have.

The adventures that you go on and the work that you do is so rewarding. I just wish I could stay longer and give more to the children of ghana who are very deprived of basic living conditions.

I met alot of like minded motivated and fabulous volunteers from USA, Ireland, England, Wales and Canada. Building friendships with the team and volunteers was another reason the experience was so enjoyable.

Library building and farming was what I did for three weeks. Heat, sweat and laughter is what I experienced doing these activities. Working in a team and seeing the faces of the children after completing the libraries was awesome.

The downside was mosquitos as they loved me and kept biting me I just wish I had bought more creams for the after bites to stop scratching but apart from that everyone on my trip loved the experience and will treasure the memories that we had for 3 weeks.

Honestly such an eye opener, everything was amazing the fact that you work in locations all over the country is amazing. The excursion package is defiantly something you don't want to miss out on.

Working plus seeing some amazing sites and enjoying some history. There is nothing that I didn't like, I like how close you get with every person on the trip, including no the staff. It's like your little family for the length of your stay which makes goodbyes that much harder.

Before leaving I just wish I knew how much snack food I would be eating. There is a lot of snack food! But it is good cause that is binding time wth roommates

I had the time of my life and I never felt unsafe or homesick. Lifelong friends and lifelong memories for sure

I'm not sure where to start, I did a 3 week trip in June and I enjoyed every moment of it! Seeing how happy the people we built houses for were even though they have next to nothing it's amazing! People ask me if it was sad and it's the complete opposite, there wasn't a day where I wanted to go home or where I wasn't having a laugh I made some amazing friends on this trip! I will definitely go back to Ghana I would do the trip over and over again it was the best 3 weeks ever! Building a house for the orphans & buliding 3 libraries whilst there but also having the best time on our work days and the excursions the staff there are amazing and make you feel like family after a few days I settled in great and it was like I had known them forever! If your thinking of going don't think any longer GO! You won't regret it!

I liked coming to Ghana and probably would visit again but not with the organisation. There was times I felt like we werent actually helping as locals could have done a better job and we were sitting around a lot. the workers were nice but some things went missing in the house. There were lots of random people coming in and out of the house. The excursions were really good thoguh and I enjoyed the group of volunteers that were on my trip.

Spent 4 weeks in Ghana with Thrive Africa and can honestly say I had the time of my life. Everything was well organised, and spare time was filled with activities based on what the group wanted to do. All the excursions were brilliant too, and really allowed the group to experience different areas of the country. I stayed in one of the Kumasi houses, and although it was pretty basic, it was still much more than I expected. The food prepared and cooked on a daily basis by the Thrive staff was of a good quality too, another positive surprise on the trip. All the Thrive staff, both Ghanaian and English, were friendly, welcoming, helpful and reassuring - exactly what you need in a country that you haven't experienced before. Seriously encourage anyone who wants to do something similar to go out there and do it, and I think Thrive Africa offers the perfect opportunity. Would go back straight away if I could, made some seriously good friends and so many amazing memories, cannot thank the Thrive staff enough. As long as you go with an open mind and embrace the Ghanaian culture, I'm positive you'll love it just as much as I did.

Most amazing and life changing thing I've ever done would reconend it to everyone

The experience gained by being in Ghana is truly priceless! You genuinely don't understand until being in the situation and I would honestly recommend to anyone thinking about it! That being said, the organisation of the trip is sometimes questionable. A lot of this is related to the lifestyle in Ghana. If they tell you something is happening at 7am, that usually means 8am. This can be really difficult to get your head around as we come from a society matched with deadlines and you sometimes feel that your not doing enough to help. Just stick with it because it will pay off! Also if you are female, you can become offended by the way you are spoken to. There is a clear cultural difference which I found the most difficult to get my head around.

In relation to the thrive houses, I stayed in the house in Kumasi and bolga. Both were very clean and staff made sure you were looked after. Don't expect too much though, the houses aren't the ritz and you often lose running water and electricity.

Before going on the trip, if you want to keep in contact with people and use the internet, get your phone unlocked BEFORE travelling! It's such a pain to figure it out when your there! Internet bundles on the Ghanian sim are very cheap and worthwhile!

You will have an amazing time! I would do it all over again!

My trip with Thrive Africa was on of the best of my life to date. Thrive Africa boasts a great scheduel, accommodation, staff, support, meals and excursions.

For me it was enjoyable as it was so relaxed - although you work hard there there is a very laid back feel in the houses and on all the excursions, All the volunteers on my trip were super friendly and the staff make you feel very comfortable.

The library building and time spent in the schools and children's home is amazing but extremely moving and heart wrenching at times.

The excursions are laid back fun and all the locations are BEAUTIFUL and GHANA is just one of the most incredible places you will ever visit filled some of the best people, food, music, faith and places in the world.

So if anyone hasn't got it yet, I would strongly recommend visiting Ghana with Thrive Africa. :)

An amazing experience with amazing new people. Getting to build libraries throughout the day and seeing how thankful the children and teachers are leaves you glowing. Spending time with your team on excursion and when building felt like you were one big family. And unforgettable experience leaving you with many emotions. You'd be a fool to miss out.