Over the past four years Srishti Foundation has partnered with Internationally renowned charitable organizations in North America, India (Bharat), Ghana and Nepal to provide North American Youth an opportunity to connect with the people, land and soul of  these countries.

The Hindu Monastery of Africa was established in 1975 by the first native African Hindu monk, His Holiness Swami Ghananand Saraswati. The Hindu Monastery of Africa has a membership of about 2000 Ghanaian families worshiping at the various branches in Ghana and Togo. Since its establishment, the monastery inspired by the principle of service, undertakes monthly social service to the underprivileged and the poor. Charity support is given to persons with physical and mental disabilities, children orphanages, leprosarium as well as yearly donation to the biggest teaching hospital in Ghana - Korle bu Teaching Hospital

Serving Africa @ Hindu Monastery of Africa is an unpaid 4 week summer internship and offers opportunity in Ghana, Africa to youth and young adults to seek to serve and engage in a transformative experience that empowers them, as they strive to make an impact in their chosen field

Location : Accra, Ghana, Africa Map

Our Partner NGO: Hindu Monastery of Africa

Who can go : University Youth (Age 18 or above), Young Adults.

Accommodation & Food : Residences at the Hindu Monastery of Africa campus. Vegetarian Food will be served at the Ashram

Timing : May 2020

Duration : 4 weeks.

Language skills : English.

Areas of Work :  Work with, coach and run camps with Middle School, High School and University youth comprising the following activities -
- Yoga, Games & Martial Arts, Basket Ball, Hindu Philosophy & History.
- Public Speaking & Debating sessions in English.
- Home work help & coaching in Math & Science.
- Lessons on basic health care & nutrition.

These camps will run everyday in the afternoon on week days and during the morning on weekends. Depending on intern’s area of expertise and comfort they can choose the subjects they would like to teach or instruct. There is flexibility in the program, depending on expertise of the interns

In addition interns will have opportunities
- to experience life at an Ashram and great African hospitality.
- to participate in Seva activities in the Ashram & Aarti at the Ashram.
- experience life and culture at an Ashram
- visiting Ghanain homes in the community.
- 1 week tour to four other Ashrams in Ghana.
- Visit Cape Coast, tropical forests and other local attractions in Ghana

Cost : US$ 800 - to be paid to the Hindu Monastery of Africa during the Internship. This covers accommodation & food during the internship.

Interns pay for their own travel to Ghana & visitor visa. Airport pickup and drop off will be arranged in Accra.