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Expat Women Living in Ghana
If you are (or plan to be) an expat living in Ghana, please find below a list of expat clubs, schools, general links for women living in Ghana, country information and more...
International Youth and Education Program (IYEP) http://www.iyep.org
The International Youth and Education Program (IYEP) is a leader in programs with cross-cultural orientation in Ghana. It is the office representing the reputable worldwide movement of Federation of Experiment in International Living.
North American Women's Association (NAWA) http://www.nawaghana.com
The North American Women's Association (NAWA) of Ghana is a charitable organization dedicated to promoting friendship and cultural activities among women of all nationalities residing in Ghana, and to support human-needs projects in our host country, particularly those benefiting women and children.
General Links for Ghana
AccraExpat http://www.accraexpat.com Dedicated to all members and groups of Ghana's expatriate community as well as those relocating there, accraexpat.com is a comprehensive social and information website that offers a variety of relevant content and features.
Find In Ghana http://www.findinghana.com Here you can find and meet both people and the things you need to make life in Ghana more comfortable. (Launched 2008)
These tips were kindly provided by volunteer Expat Women Mentors in 2007. ExpatWomen.com shares these tips in an effort to help but takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.
Provided by Leanne C, American, Accra, Ghana
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Be open to African culture.
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Be friendly and learn to say thank you in Twi (Me–dah–see).
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Bring specific items you truly prefer (certain brand of lotion, peanut butter, etc.).
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Lightweight clothing that covers your thighs (capri pants or sundresses– don't worry about modesty in shirts, just thighs).
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If you can avoid it, never ride in a tro–tro. Some ex–pats (mostly students) ride in them– but they are poorly maintained and overloaded and rollover accidents happen weekly. I've personally witnessed no less than three, all with fatalities.
