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May 27 - June 9, 2026
Travel to Ghana in Summer 2026 with the Office of Outreach Global for an unforgettable 12-day service-learning experience!
This intensive, hands-on program offers you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of local Ghanaians while also enriching your academic and personal life. In addition to the volunteering sessions throughout the program, you will also have the chance to immerse yourself in Ghanaian history and culture through organized museum visits and cultural excursions.
This program is open to Auburn University students, non-AU students, faculty, staff, and community members. Students of all majors and disciplines are encouraged to apply—no prior experience is required!
Activities and Excursions
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Hands-on volunteering opportunities
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Health Service-Learning: Hands-on health clinic with community health affiliates
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Education Service-Learning: Teaching and education practice at local schools
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Agriculture and Social Work Service-Learning: Assisting local organizations with social work, fishery, and agriculture initiatives.
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Visits to cultural and historical sites such as the Cape Coast Castle and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
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Visits to educational institutions and museums
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Cultural immersion activities including learning how to dress in Ghanaian cultural attire, participating in a traditional Ghanaian naming ceremony, enjoying a Ghanaian dance lesson, visiting markets, and more!
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Enjoy an optional safari tour (additional costs apply).
View Our Previous Ghana Programs
Cost
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AU Students: $2,400
- Non-AU Students: $3,000*
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AU Staff/faculty: $3,300
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Non-AU Applicants: $3,500
*Includes the $60 transient student fee. Non-AU students will need to register as transient students.
Program cost does not include:
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Roundtrip airline tickets
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Visa
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Passport fees
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Required vaccinations
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International cell phone plan
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Personal expenses
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Optional safari tour
Applications are now open on the Auburn Abroad website!
Important deadlines:
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Application Deadline: March 3, 2026
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Commitment Deadline: March 24, 2026
TBD
If you have questions regarding the program or the registration process, please contact:
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Dr. Elizabeth I. Quansah
Director, Outreach Global
Phone: (334) 844-7616
Email: outrglb@auburn.edu
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Olivia Houlden
Administrator, Outreach Global
Phone: (334) 844-5709
Email: oph0007@auburn.edu
Ghana Healthcare Program 2025
"I hope this program can continue for many years and that Auburn’s connections in Ghana continue to grow stronger and expand into different industries, particularly engineering and business. Sometimes issues can be solved by sweeping policy, but often it is individuals showing up and trying their best who make the most impact, and I think this program is a good example of that."
"The Ghana Service-Learning Program through the Outreach Global office was an extremely valuable broadening experience for me. Prior to this trip, I had never travelled internationally and I wanted to see what life was like for people in other parts of the world... I felt a great sense of purpose in participating with the local government to staff and grow the reach of the new medical clinics we worked in."
"What I didn’t foresee was the inspiring teaching experience that I would have as a part of the Service component of the Service Learning trip... The field of education dominates so much of my life, and at times, I am completely burnt out on it and can get in a very negative mindset about the state of things. This trip helped inspire a perspective change, even though I was only able to work in my assigned school for a few days."
"Our team provided services at multiple healthcare and educational sites, including Mempeasem Polyclinic, University Staff Village Junior High School, Accra Technical University, and St. Pauline Hospital. These service days were filled with hands-on learning and collaboration with local professionals and educators, strengthening my clinical competencies and cultural awareness."
"Despite being completely foreign to this setting, I was quickly able to familiarize myself with the nuances of the work with the help of gracious local volunteers, AU staff, and pharmacy students. Through this effort, we were able to assist hundreds of local families, and I’d like to believe we, at least in part, reciprocated the love and support of our gracious hosts, the people of Ghana."
"The Outreach Global trip to Accra, Ghana was an incredible experience. Not only is the city of Accra breathtakingly beautiful, the people are so welcoming and really make you feel like you belong. Being able to provide these people with healthcare and donations of necessities is an experience I will never forget."
