Discovery-Ghana

• 7 weeks: Approx. dates June 18 – August 4 2012

• Cost: non-Ghanaians $4490*

• Team of 8 Ghanaians and 8 non-Ghanaians

This team is for individuals who are interested in partnering with African colleagues in the work of Bible translation, adult literacy and scripture promotion activities.

The Ghana Institute of Linguistics Literacy and Bible Translation ( http://www.gillbt.org/ ) will host this team. After a pre-trip online orientation, the team will begin an experiential orientation in Ghana, you can then expect about four weeks in your specific ministry assignment with a teammate--followed by a time of field debrief with the whole team.

The opportunities are:

• Bible translation, linguistics and adult literacy. Your main activities will include learning from and getting to know the local people, experiencing their culture, and learning some of their greetings as you involve yourself in an African community. You may have opportunities to observe and serve as you are able in some of the following; tutoring in Hebrew, Greek or biblical history, checking translated scripture portions, basic computer help, ESL, keyboarding data, etc.

Videographer/ Film School Students
Communication/ Web design
Writer/Researcher
Journalism/ Photographers
Public Relations
Sociology/Anthropology
Management/Finance
Other possibilities exist depending on your skills/interests

Prerequisites:

• Significant previous successful cross-cultural experience

*Costs are subject to change and include international airfare. A portion of your trip funds will assist a nationals’ involvement in Discovery.

Free Application until January: Discovery US Wycliffe Internship Application 2012.doc