Human Rights & Education Center

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks

Description: The organization started as young people's human rights program to help address human rights abuses against young and marginalized people.

The center seeks to confront human rights issues that leave the voice of these communities silent; to help them reclaim their voice to be heard in the society where we live. They believe sexual rights are as fundamental as human rights.

The organization uses the Popular Education methodology to reach out to the targeted individuals and communities. Popular Education means, education by the people, with the people, and for the people.

Some of the methods used by the center to reach targeted communities and schools are the use of peer educators, interactive theater, role-plays, rap songs, dance, sculpture, story-telling and poetry, etc.

The organization's areas of operation include:
* Human Rights
* Gender Sensitization
* HIV/AIDS awareness
* Democracy & Good Governance

Current Placement Opportunities:
*Human Rights Educator
They are looking for someone to help run workshops, review and develop current activities and programs and seek new potential partners. Some working or educational experience will be an advantage.

*Gender Project Advocate are needed to assess, monitor, and evaluate ongoing gender health projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in project coordination or health care.

*Sexual Rights Officer
They are looking for someone to help run workshops for marginalized groups in Accra such as lesbian women and gay men, to review and develop current activities and programs and seek new potential partners. Some working or educational experience will be an advantage.

*Communications Officer
They are looking for a communications officer to develop tools to help in behavior change communication programs among young people and the marginalized. The volunteers should have a relevant degree and/or some work experience.

*Human Rights Lawyer
They are looking for someone to help develop tools for advocating for young people's human rights and the rights of the marginalized such as women, children, gay, lesbian and bisexuals. A Human Rights lawyer will best suit this position. Some working or educational experience will be an advantage.

*Medical Assistant
A professional medical assistant to be involved in STI management with the most marginalized in society. The volunteers should have a relevant degree and preferably some work experience.

*Peer Educator
Peer educators are required to become involved in community outreaches to educate young people, gay, lesbians and bisexuals on the danger of having unprotected sex. The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of STIs & HIV/AIDS education.

*HIV/AIDS Counselor
The center is looking for a volunteer to provide HIV/AIDS counseling for young people and the marginalized (Lesbian, Gay, bisexual and trans gender) target groups and will also provide pre and post-HIV test counseling and testing.

*Performing Arts Volunteer
The are looking for a volunteer to help in the training and facilitation of theater performances in schools and the community. Experience in theater arts will be an added advantage.

*Youth Rights Project Officer
They are looking for a person to facilitate and implement human rights programs for young people. The volunteers should have a relevant degree and preferably some work experience.

Qualifications: They are looking for flexible volunteers & interns who are team players. The role requires volunteers to be in the office on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Volunteers may be required to occassionally work weekends.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 and above

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Ikando's Mission Statement: Ikando looks to support local community organisations through the placement of international volunteers. We seek to offer volunteers affordable, quality and skill specific placements with organisations that require their help. We believe our volunteers can be catalysts for change within these organisations. Ikando aims to communicate through its volunteers the positive story coming out of Africa.

Year Founded: 2004