Ghanaians are very friendly, gracious, and appreciative. You’ll make lasting friendships and have great stories to share. Thank you for being an essential part of this ministry and helping to convey the message of Christ’s redeeming love as we minister to those who hurt in body and in soul.
MMI’s decades of work in Ghana began with Dr. Bob and Peggy Schoffstall. The work expanded in 2002 with our involvement in Sight for Africa, a life changing program founded by Dr. Kofi Ghartey. A full eye clinic was developed in Accra and now stands as an MMI Permanent Center.
MMI’s national director, Mr. Collins Antwi, first served on an MMI eye project as an interpreter and quickly filled his current leadership role in the ministry.
Project Sites
MMI Project Sites in Ghana include Accra, Kasao, Winneba, and Kadjebi.
Credentials and Deadlines
It is important to register early when you plan to join a Ghana team.
Requirements include:
- Tourist visa (learn more at www.traveldocs.com)
- An International Certificate for yellow fever
- Passport which will remain valid for 6 months beyond your intended stay
Housing
Accommodations are quite adequate and include dormitories, private homes, and occasionally hotels or guesthouses.
Dress Code
As guests of our West African friends, we comply with their wishes concerning our attire. If our team is met at the airport by an official delegation, we must not appear to be disrespectful.
Men: Please do not wear shorts or tank shirts.
Women: Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, or pants. Women are expected to cover their hair with a hat or scarf while attending church services. It is especially important for the women on the team to disembark the plane wearing a dress or skirt.
Medicine and Supplies
The team must bring all project supplies. The West African clinics have nothing to spare. Money donated for the purchase of medicines and supplies can be sent to the MMI office and clearly marked specifically for Ghana Projects. All donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes. For additional information about how you can support Ghana projects by donating for the purchase of supplies, please contact the MMI Office.
More About Ghana
Ghana is in western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Cote d’Ivoire and Togo, and is slightly smaller than Oregon. Since 1958, Ghana has been a democratic nation and enjoys a peaceful tranquility.
The weather is tropical; warm and comparatively dry along southeast coast; hot and humid in southwest; hot and dry in north. Dry season is generally from October to March. During the rainy season one enjoys both lots of rain and beautiful skies daily.
Two-thirds of the people are rural farmers who live in houses constructed with mud walls and thatched or tin roofs. Ghanaian food is generally hot and spicy, and most meals are served with a pepper sauce containing meat, fish or chicken.
People & Economy
Population: 19.5 million.
Ethnic groups: black African 99.8%, European and other 0.2%
Literacy: 64.5%
Religion: Indigenous beliefs 38%, Muslim 30%, Christian 24%, other 8%
Language: English (official), African languages
Currency: new cedi (C).
Industries: mining, lumbering, light manufacturing, aluminum smelting, and food processing.
Agriculture: cocoa, rice, coffee, cassava (tapioca), peanuts, corn, shea nuts, bananas; timber.
