Supporting handicrafts cooperatives in Ghana: Women Empowerment
NGO MONDO
Mondo NGO and Kongo Community Development Association (KOCDA)
Kongo Village, Гана
Description
In the Nabdam district, Upper East Ghana, we are supporting women collectives who make shea butter and the popular bolgatanga baskets. The volunteer who will work with them will be responsible for supporting the women in making their business more visible, helping them to create a process for accepting orders online, helping them to develop quality control measures and bringing a fresh perspective to their products. You will join a team of 3 volunteers working on different topics in the Nabdam District and contribute to Mondo's overall goal of reducing inequalities around the world. The deployment is for 2-4 months
Сместување, храна и транспорт
The volunteer will be hosted at the guest house, with titled lockable rooms, toilet, shower, and ceiling fans. There is running water and electricity and a kitchen with a refrigerator. The guest house is 5 minutes’ walk from the village centre and the ICT centre of KoCDA 7 minutes away. Mobile phone and internet service is reliable. Regular local buses travel to the region's capital, Bolgatanga (30-min drive). There is a market square at Kongo and small kiosks also open daily. The volunteer will receive a monthly allowance of 390 euros to cover basic needs and local transport.
Training during the activity
Support the development of local women cooperatives in Nabdam district. Training and mentoring the management boards of cooperatives in administrative, financial and leadership skills. Developing new marketing and sales channels both locally and internationally and training the cooperatives in efficient client communication and handling of orders. Setting up efficient management systems and production chains to optimise production and implement sustainable and safe production methods and practices (e.g. more energy efficient stoves). Researching new business opportunities.
Participant profile
Our ideal candidate is of a good personality, communicates well in english, enjoys new cultures and likes to keep things organised.
Activity dates
A total of 16 week(s) during the period 01/07/2024 to 30/11/2024
Activity location
Kongo Village, Гана
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Австрија, Белгија, Бугарија, Кипар, Република Чешка, Германија, Данска, Естонија, Грција, Шпанија, Финска, Франција, Хрватска, Унгарија, Ирска, Исланд, Италија, Лихтенштајн, Литванија, Луксембург, Летонија, North Macedonia, Малта, Холандија, Полска, Португалија, Романија, Шведска, Словенија, Словачка, Турција
Activity topics
Social challenges
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
Краен рок на аплицирање: 15/06/2024 23:59