Summary
Access to healthcare information and services is important for community wellbeing. TANF Ghana supports health awareness activities that promote healthy living and preventive care within the community.

About the Programme
Volunteers support community health initiatives aimed at improving health awareness and promoting healthy lifestyles. Activities may include assisting with community health education, supporting outreach programs, and helping organize awareness campaigns on topics such as hygiene and general wellbeing.

Volunteers work alongside local health workers and community leaders to support programs that improve knowledge and encourage healthier practices within the community.

Summary
Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Ghana and plays a powerful role in bringing communities together. Through the Soccer for Change program, TANF Ghana uses sport as a tool to engage children and youth, promote teamwork, and encourage them to stay in school while developing their talents.

About the Programme
As a sports volunteer, you will work with the TANF team to support the training and development of children and youth aged 10–17 years. Training sessions usually take place after school and focus on teamwork, discipline, and building confidence.

Volunteers assist with organizing training sessions, mentoring young players, and helping create a positive environment for youth development.

Summary: Being involved in our renovation work at schools and health centres is a fulfilling way to volunteer – you will see immediate results and experience how the work can transform health and learning environments. In addition to being involved with this work during the week, you will also have a chance to travel on weekends and learn more about Ghana, and our culture and history.

About the programme:

Our partner institutions (schools and health centres) usually face challenges when it comes to maintenance e.g. many have broken chairs/tables and require work done to the structures, such as painting, plastering, extensions of classrooms, roofing sheet replacement. Many also require the building of additional facilities, such as putting up a kitchen block and proper hygienic toilet facilities. In many cases, it is a safety priority to renovate these essential facilities, but we also aim to create a nice learning environment.

One major challenge to the institutions is the cost of the renovation works. The budget ranges depending on the work that needs to be done, but often starts at 100 USD equivalent. In order to complete the renovation work, we rely on the assistants from volunteers to set up fundraising initiative to fund the cost of the work. You will be able to see first-hand how your funds are spent, seeing where every penny will be invested during your time as a volunteer and the difference it is making.

In order to ensure the renovation is done to high quality and meets safety standards, volunteers work together with the TANF team and local experts in masonry, carpentry and painting etc.

We often struggle to run our programs and to raise fund internationally, Which many of our team members are volunteers. For this reason, we urgently need management volunteer support to work in the field of funds-raising, proposal writing, administrative development, staff management, community development, reports, and case studies.

Our community-based programs are focused on empowering the local communities and individual people. As much as you experience the daily life in Ghana you will also be participating in our daily operational management of our Charity.

Volunteering with us means you joining hand with our team to give hope to the various communities we serve and same time great opportunity to meet people internationally to exchange many memorable experiences.

Your time volunteering with us will not only allow you to positively impact the world, but you will also have the opportunity to become part of the TANF team in a long term.

Summary
Children are at the heart of the work of TANF Ghana. This program focuses on supporting young children in the community by creating a safe and engaging environment where they can learn, play, and grow.

About the Programme
Volunteers support caregivers and community members in organizing activities that promote learning and creativity for children. Activities may include helping with basic educational activities, organizing games, storytelling, arts and crafts, and supporting children’s daily routines.

This program allows volunteers to interact closely with children while contributing to their development and wellbeing.

Summary
Empowering women and girls is an important part of community development. This project focuses on supporting initiatives that encourage women and girls to gain confidence, skills, and opportunities for personal and economic development.

About the Programme
Volunteers assist with programs that support women and girls through educational activities, skills development sessions, and community workshops. Volunteers may help organize activities, provide mentorship, and support initiatives that encourage girls to pursue education and personal development.

By working with local leaders and community members, volunteers contribute to initiatives that strengthen the role of women in community development.

Summary
Digital skills are increasingly important for education, employment, and communication in today’s world. Through this project, TANF Ghana supports young people and community members in developing basic computer and digital literacy skills.

About the Programme
As a digital literacy volunteer, you will assist in teaching basic computer skills and helping participants become more confident in using digital tools. Activities may include introducing basic computer operations, helping with typing skills, supporting internet research, and guiding participants on how technology can be used for learning and communication.

Volunteers work alongside the TANF team to make technology more accessible and help participants develop skills that can support their education and future opportunities.

Summary
Community outreach activities allow volunteers to engage directly with local residents while learning about Ghanaian culture and traditions. This program focuses on building relationships and supporting community initiatives.

About the Programme
Volunteers participate in community outreach activities that may include assisting with local programs, supporting community meetings, and helping organize activities that promote education, health awareness, and youth engagement.

In addition to community work, volunteers will have the opportunity to experience local culture through traditional activities, community events, and interactions with residents. This program offers a meaningful cultural exchange while contributing to community development.

TANF is continuously working on other projects where volunteers can take lead or contribute to alongside other volunteers or local TANF members.

Here are some projects:

• Child Sponsorship & Sponsor Experience enhancement
• TANF first School-building project
• TANF Rural Women & Girls Empowerment project
• TANF Microfinance project