An unforgetable 3 weeks!

Thrive Africa
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Ghana2014's review of Thrive Africa

“An unforgetable 3 weeks!”

★★★★★

written by Ghana2014 on 17/07/2014

I have to say my trip to Ghana was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I have always wanted to go on a volunteering trip and after this trip I would love to go on another! It is so rewarding helping others and making a difference to their lives. The work that Thrive Africa do is extremely intimate with the communities and you feel welcomed and part of the family. During my time there my group helped to build a new home for a community that were taking in 5 new orphans; we helped to carry the water from the river, mixed the soil together with the water to make clay and then made mud bricks to construct the walls. To think right now that a family are living in a home that I helped to build is just amazing. One thing I must say is that it is hard work! Working 6 hours in the sweltering sun is not an easy task so be prepared.
The staff that are involved in Thrive Africa are the kindest, welcoming and friendly people that you will ever meet. They made sure we knew what was going to happen each day, they cared for us if we had a problem, they fed us well (I thought the food was delicious! but you better like chicken and rice ;P) and made you feel as part of their Ghanaian family. I felt that Thrive Africa had a good balance between work and play. You worked in the morning and then you had the afternoon to relax. In the evenings we played games, had a quiz night, bonfires in the back yard and had African drummers and dancers come to perform. The excursions that are included are great! I was lucky enough to be in throwing distance of a wild African Elephant!
I loved every single part of my Ghana adventure even down to the potholes in the roads (haha) because that's what life is all about, experiencing new things, different ways of life and cultures. Overall, I would highly recommend Thrive Africa to others. You will have a fantastic time making new friends for life and experience a world that makes you appreciate just how lucky you are! 10/10!

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