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| Visit to Tornu, a traditional village in the Volta |
In cooperation with foundation Midogo we offer you the opportunity to visit the traditional village Tornu.
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Visit to Tornu, a traditional village in the Volta
About the Volta Region and Tornu
Ghana has 10 regions which the Volta is one of them. The Volta Region is poor and has no industry. The main source of income is simple arable forming. The fields measure a maximum of 30 acres, mainly planting cassava and corn. Due the fact that Accra is nearby a lot of young people move to the city assuming to get a better future.
In cooperation with foundation Midogo we offer you the opportunity to visit the traditional village Tornu. The village is on the border with Togo. It is a big area with around 3000 inhabitants, who live in around 20 communities. The local language is Ewe. In Tornu there is no pipe water and no electricity. The inhabitants live is houses build from loam and they live wide spread. The inhabitants live from primary arable forming. A simple school is providing basic education and the first level of secondary school. The inhabitants have no money to improve their living circumstances. They are focused on the short term “how to get food for the evening”. Because of that it is not easy to change this structure.
About foundation Midogo
Foundation Midogo is working hard to improve the local living circumstances. Midogo is developing active on five terrains. The inhabitants get education, buildings renovation or build, they have workshops, water tanks are getting opened, water holes drilled, geographical maps designed, electricity poles build, computer installed and staff attracted. Midogo will focus on the imply of their own projects from the beginning. In other parts of the Volta- region new project will be developed.
Your stay
During your stay in Tornu you will accommodate in the house of the foundation. You have access to your own bedroom, shower and toilet. Please keep in mind that your local stay is very primary and that there is no electricity and to be spare with (drinking) water.
Every evening a delightful traditional Ghanaian dinner will be served and we finish with a local drink.
Travel schedule:
Day 1:
After breakfast you depart from your hotel in Accra. You drive in roughly 6 hours to Tornu in the Volta. After arrival in Tornu you will be introduced to the Chief. You need permission from the chief before you can enter the village. During a short ceremony you will be introduced to the Chief. As a small gift you give the Chief a traditional bottle of Dutch Jenever.
Day 2:
Today you will find enough time to explore the village and the environment. Besides you will meet the daily live of Turnu. You bring a visit to the small local school, childcare, cassava factory and living areas. You will be guided by a local inhabitant.
Day 3:
After breakfast you will depart to Accra. The end of a unforgettable experience.
Your visit to the village Tornu contributes to the development and the goals of the Midogo Foundation. From the amount you pay, $50,- per person is going direct to the Foundation. Besides the local economy gets stimulated on a small basis by use of the local guides, cooks and other services from staff.
Everyday departure and possible in combination with your roundtrip or beach package.
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