Celebrate Heritage. Empower Artisans.

Culture & Craft Tour in Ghana

Featured Program

Program Overview

This short-term project (1–2 weeks) is designed for travelers who want a meaningful cultural immersion experience while supporting local creative economies. Volunteers participate in artisan workshops, document oral histories, and engage in community-based cultural tourism. It’s more than sightseeing, it’s co-creating, learning, and empowering through culture.

About This Program

Celebrate Heritage. Empower Artisans. Experience Authentic Africa.

Ghana’s culture is a living story told through color, rhythm, craft, and community.
The VolunTour Africa Culture & Craft Tour Project invites you to step into this story. This unique experience connects volunteers, students, and explorers with local artisans, storytellers, and cultural custodians in the Sogakope area of the Volta Region.

Through hands-on collaboration and immersive learning, you’ll help preserve traditional arts, promote cultural tourism, and empower artisans to sustain their craft for future generations.

🌺 Join the Journey

Be more than a tourist — be a storyteller, a learner, and a custodian of culture. Join VolunTour Africa’s Culture & Craft Tour to Serve. Learn. Explore. Create.

Key Activities

✓Collaborate with Local Artisans: Learn and assist in traditional Kente weaving, pottery, bead-making, and batik/tie-dye production.
✓Cultural Documentation: Work with elders and storytellers to record oral histories, folktales, and community traditions for archiving.
✓Community-Based Tourism Support: Assist local youth and cultural centers to develop visitor experiences that generate income for artisans.
✓Cultural Immersion: Participate in traditional festivals, drumming, and dance workshops, learning about the symbolism, spirituality, and artistry behind each performance.
✓Exhibition & Exchange: Help organize small displays or storytelling nights that celebrate cultural identity and promote intergenerational learning.

Skills Needed

Passion for creative arts, heritage preservation, or cultural studiesOpenness to learning traditional skills and working in community settingsGood interpersonal and listening skills (especially for oral history recording)Respect for local customs and sensitivity to cultural valuesExperience in photography, documentation, or design (advantage)

Skills You'll Gain

Hands-on skills in traditional crafts like weaving, batik, and potteryKnowledge of Ghanaian history, symbolism, and indigenous art formsCross-cultural communication and participatory learning skillsExperience in storytelling, interviewing, and cultural documentationDeeper understanding of community-based tourism and sustainable livelihoodsPersonal growth through cultural immersion and creative collaborationParticipants receive a Certificate of Cultural Engagement and reflective mentorship from VolunTour Africa staff and local partners.

Impact & Goals

Your participation directly contributes to Cultural Preservation and Arts Empowerment in Ghana.

✨ Helps preserve traditional craftsmanship and oral history ✨ Builds artisans’ capacity to access wider markets through visibility and promotion ✨ Inspires local youth to value their heritage and creative potential ✨ Strengthens community-based tourism for sustainable economic growth ✨ Promotes cross-cultural understanding and global appreciation for African art ✨ Advances SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth, SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities, and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

Through your service, art becomes a bridge connecting generations, cultures, and the world.

Location

Sogakope, Volta Region, Ghana — a peaceful town known for its scenic riverside, Ewe cultural heritage, and artisan villages. Participants will also have opportunities for guided visits to nearby cultural and ecological attractions such as: