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Apply to the Ghana Alternative Break trip by November 29th, 2024. To apply, visit our program page.
For questions please contact altbreak@american.edu
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Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mary Graydon Center, Room 325 on a map
Center for Leadership and Community Engagement 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 United StatesGender Equity in Higher Education in Postcolonial Ghana Ghana
In Ghana, students will explore women’s empowerment in higher education by partnering with universities like Ashesi University and the University of Ghana. Building on past Alternative Breaks trips, the program will delve into colonial legacies that affect gender equity and identify ways to break down these barriers. Service projects with the Girls Education Initiative of Ghana (GEIG) will focus on fostering supportive academic environments for women, aiming to create a more inclusive system. This program will incorporate dialogues, workshops, and mentorship to strengthen ongoing advocacy efforts.
Dates of Engagement: March 8 - March 15, 2025
Estimated Cost: $2,900 - $3,200*
*Number provided is an estimated cost, final cost will be provided at a later date
Joseph Atchulo is a second-year graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration with a focus on Non-Profit Management. As Program Coordinator for the Community Service Learning Program at AU, he’s driven by a passion for social justice. Joseph is the founder of two nonprofits in Ghana that empower rural women and promote environmental sustainability. His commitment to ESG-related risks and empowerment inspires his role as an Alternative Break leader.
Madeline Brown (She/Her) is a second-year Public Anthropology master’s student from Philadelphia, PA, specializing in social movements and educational equity. As the Programming Graduate Assistant for DC Reads, she is dedicated to combating educational inequities. With experience as a Penn State DC Social Justice Fellow, Maddi is passionate about supporting grassroots organizations and community building. She enjoys concerts, trying new restaurants, outdoor activities, and curating Spotify playlists.
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