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A Youth Initiative

Opening Eyes | Expanding Minds

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Empower Youth Through Travel

Amazing Africa is a non-profit organization committed to providing transformative travel experiences that will provide deserving youth with the unique opportunity to broaden their perspectives, immerse themselves in a new culture, and gain valuable insights into global issues.


We are committed to providing transformative travel experiences that will provide deserving youth with the unique opportunity to broaden their perspectives, immerse themselves in a new culture, and gain valuable insights into global issues.

What We Do

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Educate

Teens learn about Ghana’s rich history, cultures, and traditions, fostering a deeper understanding of global diversity. Focus is placed on STEAM activities with various top tier companies and organizations.

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Reconnect

Immersive experiences in Ghana will result in Teens reconnecting with their roots, peers, and local community while building meaningful relationships.

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Empower

Expanding the minds of teens through culturally led travel and empowering them with newfound knowledge and perspectives.

What is Amazing Africa?

Amazing Africa is a program focused on educating youth through STEAM, travel and connection with peers on the continent. Through establishing connection we can further enrich economies in the US and in African countries through entrepreneurship, creative exchange, scientific endeavors, engineering collaborations as well as philosophy, culture, and history.


Each teen participant will get the opportunity to have once in a lifetime experiences from working with the scientists at water purification centers to the creation of textile from start to finish and its economic effect. Participants will have the opportunity of engaging with peers on another continent and problem solving together. In addition, there are the cultural and historic opportunities. This rich experience is just what our youth need to make them global leaders.

Tours & Excursions

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Education

  • Voltic GH Ltd (water purification)
  • University of Ghana
Independence Square, Accra, Ghana

Tours

  • Slave Fortresses
  • Independence Square
  • Manhyia Palace Kumasi
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Business

  • Ghana Textile
  • Industrial Crafting
  • Small Business Administration
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Nature

  • Aburi Botanical Gardens
  • Nzulezu
  • Mole Natural Forest
  • Kakum Rain Forest
Ghana, Accra, Kwame Nkrumah Park

Hannah Ghartey

Therapist | Traveler | Entreprenuer

Hannah Ghartey is an American born Ghanaian who has been taking groups of Americans to Ghana since 2018. Hannah is also a mental health practitioner who works with adults and youth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Does This Cost?

The program cost $3995 per participant. Through fund raising efforts, the goal is to raise the cost of each participant's trip.

Is it safe to travel to Ghana?

Ghana has been recognized as one of the safest countries in Africa

What is included?

Flight, accommodation, ground transportation, food and excursion fees.

How long is the trip?

The trip lasts for 26 days and the proposed dates are June 19-July 15 2024.

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Bid on Luxury Vacations

Even if you can‘t make it to the fundraising event, you can still bid on the the luxury trips available.


The silent auction is live NOW.

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Transformative Travel Experiences

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