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Africa Intern is an Ikando Project, Ikando is registered in Ghana as an NGO.
Africa Intern was set up by Ikando to recruit high-skilled interns for high profile projects in Ghana. Ikando was founded by two volunteers from the UK and Holland who had become exasperated at the difficulty and expense of volunteering despite the range of opportunities available. Our objective is to help more people gain the life changing, life affirming experiences that volunteering can give. We are committed to enabling skill transfer, enabling organisations in the developing world to access different skill sets and to helping volunteers realize the value they can add using the skills they hold. We have a base in London, UK, Amsterdam, the Netherlands and in Accra.
Ikando’s ethics and goals are exemplary. It shows that there are some organizations out there that are ethical and run by wonderful, caring, switched on people." Ralph Stone - November 2006
Our Staff
Laura Daly
Managing Director & Founder
Laura went to the University of Sussex where she did a Ba in International Relations and an Ma in Global Political Economy. After university she worked for a Dutch telecom company and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers in London. Laura is billingual in Dutch and English.
She has built up extensive knowledge of Ghana over the past years. As a previous volunteer, she knows exactly what the needs and requirements are for volunteers. Though based in the UK she spends much of her time in Ghana.
Alexandra Daly
Volunteer Application Administrator
Alex will help you initially find the right placement for you and get your placement secured for you. She will help you with your visa application, travel arrangements and any other questions you may have.
Our Ghana Staff
Rose Atitsogbui
In-country Coordinator
Rose oversees the running of the Ikando Office in Ghana. She has a Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Cape Coast (BMS) and an MA in Social Work from the University of Ghana. Rose has previously worked for the Ghana Community Radio Network and the International Organisation for Migration. She has considerable experience with HIV/AIDS issues, Child Counselling, Research, and Project Management.
Mercy Ananeh-Frempong
Volunteer & Organisation Coordinator
Mercy has a Ba in English and Philosophy from the University of Ghana and has worked as sub-editor for the national newspaper The Statesman. She has travelled extensively to the US.
Mercy will help confirmed volunteers prepare for their trip and will be your volunteer coordinator in-country. Mercy oversees all Ikando partner organisations.
Gabriel Abradu
Office Administrator
Gabriel is our office support, helping us with administration, book keeping and any other jobs in and around the office.
Martin Asare
Refugee Camp Coordinator
Martin is based at the refugee settlement and will show you around when you first arrive. He is well known and well respected on the camp, so you are in safe hands.
Gladys Ankrah
Cleaner - Accra
Gladys has lots of experience looking after volunteers. She will do the cleaning and show you around the markets. She will be very happy to cook you one of her great local dishes (ask her to go easy on the spices!).
Quarshi Blankson
Odd-job man - Accra
Quarshi has over 10 years experience working with international students. He looks after the main Accra accommodation, helping us with the gardening and general maintenance of all our Ghana accommodation facilities. He will probably be the one to pick you up from the airport and show you what's what in town.
Internships