CARE USA: GHANA BOARD AND GUEST TRIP
March 12 – 16, 2023
Join CARE USA for an extraordinary board and guest trip to Ghana! Throughout the trip, gain inspiration and insight from CARE’s staff, partners, and leadership. Below is a look into some of the work you’ll visit during the trip.
ITINERARY:
Sunday, March 12 – International Arrivals
Welcome! Arrive at Kotoka International Airport today and be met at the airport by a private driver who will transfer you to the hotel. Spend the afternoon at your leisure, relaxing and settling in at the hotel. There will be an informal dinner served at the hotel for you to greet one another.
Overnight: Labadi Beach Hotel (Accra)
Monday, March 13 – Welcome Meetings
Start your morning with a briefing from CARE staff at breakfast. Afterwards, travel to the CARE offices in Accra. Discuss with CARE’s staff and partners about issues such as community impact, philanthropy and security. In the evening, partake in a welcome reception with CARE’s senior leadership team and the CARE Ghana Strategic Advisory Council.
Overnight: Labadi Beach Hotel (Accra)
Tuesday, March 14 – Visit Program Sites
Today will be an early morning. As a group, travel to Kumasi and then onward to Sunyani. Your room at Labadi Beach Hotel will be booked throughout the night so you only need to pack the essentials for a one night stay. You will return to the same room on Wednesday, March 15th.
Depart for your flight to Kumasi. Upon arrival to the airport, you will split into two groups.
Group 1: You will visit Biokrom and learn about their work in child protection. Afterwards, depart for Tano South Municipal Assembly Office for lunch.
Group 2: You will visit Antiwkrom and learn about their Village Savings and Loans (VSLA) program. Afterwards, depart for lunch at the hotel.
Eat dinner as a full group tonight and share your experiences from the day.
Overnight: Eusbett Hotel (Sunyani)
Wednesday, March 15 – Conclude Program Visits + Travel to Accra
After breakfast at the hotel, travel back to Kumasi for some sightseeing before your flight back to Accra.
In the evening, enjoy small group discussions over dinner.
Overnight: Labadi Beach Hotel (Accra)
Thursday, March 16 – Closing Brunch and Board Meeting
Conclude the retreat with a closing brunch with all guests. Board members will be asked to continue their work in the board room and guests of board members will be able to enjoy sightseeing around Accra. This evening, guests are permitted to stay in Accra and have dinner on their own or begin their departures back home. For those leaving tonight, individual airport transfers will be arranged. We have arranged for you to have your hotel room this evening if you are departing late night.
Overnight: Labadi Beach Hotel (Accra)
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Friday, March 17 – Travel to Takoradi + Elmina Castle Visit
After breakfast, depart for a quick flight to Takoradi. Here you will get the chance to visit Elmina, a picturesque fishing town, and Elmina Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site. The Queen Mother and other traditional dignitaries will be invited to lunch at the resort.
Elmina Castle was built in 1482 by Portuguese traders and was the first European slave-trading post in all of sub-saharan Africa. It was originally built to protect the gold trade but in 1637 it was captured by the Dutch and came to serve the Dutch slave trade with Brazil and the Caribbean. In the 1800s the castle came under British ownership. Today, Elimna’s economy is sustained by tourism and fishing. Elmina Castle is preserved as a Ghanaian national museum and monument and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Monument.
Overnight: Ridge Royal Hotel (Cape Coast)
Saturday, March 18 – Kakum National Park + Return to Accra for International Departures
Today, you will get the chance to visit Kakum National Park before you depart back to Accra for your international flights home.
Kakum National Park is 145 sq miles of tropical forest that was established in 1931 as a reserve and became a national park in 1992. It is home to the Diana monkey, giant bongo antelope, yellow-backed duiker, and the African elephant. Kakum National Park is one of only three locations in Africa that has a canopy walk that connects seven trees. A truly fascinating way to experience the forest!
