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	Stay with a Host Family and Celebrate 50th Anniversary Celebration of Ghana.

On March 6, 1957, Ghana became the first country in Africa south of the Sahara to gain independence from colonial rule. This year, March 2007, marks 50 years of independence.

The theme for the anniversary is: Championing African Excellence. Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, envisioned this country as the guiding light of African independence and solidarity -- the BLACK STAR, the lodestar of Africa. Ghana’s attainment of independence and the subsequent ideological support it extended to other colonized countries on the continent, culminated in the emancipation of many of these countries from colonial rule.

There are three main objectives for the jubilee celebrations. They are:
To celebrate and commemorate Ghana’s landmark achievement as the first country in Black Africa to attain independence from colonial rule;
To reflect on the evolution, development, achievements and drawbacks of our country over the past fifty (50) years; and to look forward to the future, to our vision of excellence in all fields of endeavour in the next fifty (50) years toward, and to our centenary birthday as a nation state.

Year-long activities marking the Golden Jubilee have been scheduled, beginning in January 2007 and ending in December 2007.

WHY STAY IN A HOTEL AND PAY $70-$250 per night while you can stay with a host family and learn more about the rich African culture and independence celebration through the eyes of the African family.

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Our Host Family package includes the following:

Golden Jubilee Host Family Package includes:

Suitable Accommodation with with a Ghanaian Family. Accommodation will be within 2 – 15 km radius of Kotoka International Airport

Guaranteed placement prior to departure

Accommodations (Host Family)

Meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day)

Airport Transfer (Pick-up and Drop-off)

Country Orientation

Visa documentation

Full-time CATO local representative in Ghana

24/7 personal support

Host Family will serve as tour guide during the celebrations

Golden Jubilee participants may choose to volunteer some time at some orphanages in Ghana or may choose to teach any one or more of these: English, Math, Social Studies, Life Skills, Religious and Moral Studies, Technical Skills, Basic Computer Skills, Fine Art, Environmental studies, Agricultural Science, General Science and many more at a local school that will be arranged by CATO.

Golden Jubilee participants will have plenty of time to travel and explore the rich African culture during and/or after work. Ghana also boast of the luxurious and beautiful beach Resorts, National Parks, Slave Forts and Castles, game reserves and many eco-tourism and historical sites.

ORIENTATION

Each arrival begins with an orientation. Talks will be on African topics, CATO staff or host family explains culture; currency and local students describe the social scene. Language training begins. Orientation includes talks about African values.

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THE CELEBRATION

The Golden Jubilee celebration will comprise of the following projects and events: Lectures/discussions, re-enactments, exhibitions of photo and cultural artifacts, musical concerts, carnivals, parades, fashion shows, children’s quiz shows; TV documentaries/films, interviews, newspaper/magazine publications; parades, fireworks, sporting events, etc. Rehabilitation, restoration and development of core infrastructure, especially principal venues, historic monuments, major tourist sites; Sanitising and sprucing up the country; Protocol and hospitality facilities Legacy projects e.g. the Golden Jubilee Recreational Parks, Golden Jubilee Kindergartens, Obelisks in all Regional Capitals, Golden Jubilee Recreational Parks, Nkrumah Chair of African Studies, the Jubilee Greening Initiative (planting of trees), etc.; Housing projects, etc. Click here to Learn about the Events and Calender Host Family will be available to take Golden Jubilee participant to the events above. The cost of transport will be on the participants.

Prerequisites: Minimum age of 16 Years Dates: February - March 2007 Accommodation: Host family and food 3 times daily Minimum Duration: 1 Week Fees: 4 Weeks = US$650 US$600   6 Weeks = US$700   2 Months = US$800   3 Months = US$1050   4 Months = US$1,300   5 Months = US$1,600   6 Months = US$1,850 Duration: 1 Week to 1 Year Arrival airport: Kotoka International airport, Accra   Programme Details:   Programme Fees, Food and Accommodation, Application Process Click here to learn more >>   Click here to go to the official 50th Anniversary Website.