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Join us at GHEI

The application period for 2026 summer volunteering has closed. Please stay tuned for 2027 plans!
 

Grow Personally and Professionally

Whether you’re pursuing global health, education, or just a new perspective, SSL builds important skills and will accelerate your growth.

Make a Measurable Impact

Contribute to real projects where there are real needs. Your work supports long-term change in individuals in our community and in our programming.

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Experience Ghana Authentically

Live in a small village in a rainforest hours from cities and tourist areas.  Partner with local staff members and children to create meaningful relationships and insight.

"I participated in GHEI as an undergraduate at Johns Hopkins. What I saw in Humjibre inspired me to pursue a major in public health and ultimately go on to medical school.  I want to thank you for the impact that GHEI had on me and professional growth. I will always remember how my brief experience in Humjibre shaped me."

Sharlene Su, MD

UCLA pediatric resident teaching neonatal resuscitation

Faculty, student groups or students wishing to organize a group may contact Dr. Diana Rickard at rickard@ghei.org to discuss.  We have had several partnerships over the last 20 years and currently partner with UCLA's pediatric residency program.  Pediatric residents visit annually to do neonatal resuscitation training with providers throughout our district. 

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The highest priority in a partnership is identifying GHEI needs or community needs that can be met in a short stay while students can authentically contribute to our community.  

Academic Partnerships

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Winter or Spring, 2027?

If you have a group of at least 5 students interested in working with us during winter or spring break, get in touch!  We welcome outreach from students or faculty interested in organizing a group.

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Ghana Health and Education Initiative is a registered 501c(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 26-2358536

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P.O. Box 53

Sefwi Bekwai, Western North Region Ghana

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