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| Project title: | WORK CAMP CONTRUCTION PROJECT |
| Organisation: | ROBBOOKER VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION (RVO GHANA SERVICES) |
| Main theme for the project: | Development Cooperation |
| Project type: | Youth Exchange |
| Type of exchange: |
bilateral (2 Programme countries) |
| The applicant organisation/group: |
will host a/several group(s) |
| Country: | Ghana |
| Place: | Lake Bosomtwe |
| The project starts: | 2013-9-1 |
| The project ends: | 2014-9-1 |
| Deadline for applications: | 2013-12-20 |
| Duration: | 366 |
| Group age (average): | 18 years |
| Summary of the project: |
CONSTRUCTION OF YOUTH IN KENTE WEAVING CENTRE:
RVO Ghana in collaboration with the chief and people of the Lake Bosomtwe and its surrounding communities are organizing a micro-construction centre where the youth of about 25 communities would be taught how to weave the famous marketable and colorful kente clothe which is originated from Bonwire. When finished, this centre will serve as a training/learning centre of the kente clothe for hundreds of youths in those poorer communities where the only source of trade is fishing and farming.
ABOUT KENTE" is a brilliantly colorful fabric (cotton, rayon, sheen, etc.), entirely or solely hand-woven on a horizontal treadle loom by the Asantes in Ghana, Africa. The Asante Kente is woven in the outskirts of Kumasi, in the area of Bonwire, Sakora Wonoo, Ahodwo and Ntonso. It is also woven by the Ewes in the Volta, Ghana.
The Ewe and Asante Kente have similarities but different significance with respect to the weaving process. These colors and designs associated with Kente have solely made the fabric the best known of all Ghanaian and even all African textiles.
Each design or cloth has a story with a proverbial meaning with its own distinction.
Uses Of Kente
Kente is an important part of Ghanaian culture, some of the patterns are as old as civilization. Renaming or removing Kente tradition from Ghana would be like taking Thanksgiving away from America.
Kente is a connection to African culture . The word Kente means "basket" (kenten).
The Master Weaver observes how a spider weaves its web. Through the process, the Master Weaver immitates the spider by using raffia fibers to create a strip of fabric (kente).
In the olden days, Kente were worn by the kings, queens, rich and highly respected people but now everyone can wear it. Kente cloth is usually worn for festivals, graduations, ceremonies, religious and other sacred occassions. It can also be given as a gift for weddings, banners, naming ceremonies and other special events.
The men wear the cloth in the same way the Toga was worn by the ancient Greeks. The measurement is between 87 to 92 inches wide and 132 to 142 inches long depending on how it is set up.
The women also usually wear the cloth in 3 pieces. Each piece is about two yards long. The measurement is between 41.5 to 46 inches wide and 57.5 to 72 inches long depending on how it is set up. One piece is wrapped around the waist to form a floor length skirt worn over a blouse specially sewn together in plain material. The other cloth is either used as a stole, or shawl or hung loosely over the arm.The Master Weaver uses high quality imported yarns (rayon, cotton, metallic nylon, etc.) for brilliant colors, traditional and modern kente designs. The measurement of a stole is between 66 inches to 72 inches long and 4.1 inches to 5.00 inches wide, depending on how it is set up.
Currently ,Kente Clothe is well marketed locally and internationally.
WHO CAN VOLUNTEER?
YOU can! Anyone with an open mind, an adventurous spirit, and a caring soul. Families. Singles. Couples. Adults. Youth. No special skills or training is required. If you have physical limitations, you can work according to your ability.
It’s not what you can do and how fast you can do it – it’s about being part of the process. As part of a team, you can have lots of fun and create fantastic memories.
WHO CAN I GO WITH?
RVO volunteers work as part of a team. You will be accompanied by a volunteer Team Leader. Team Leaders make all the difference by supporting the Team from start to finish. They take time from their jobs and lives to provide the invaluable service of ensuring the well being of the volunteers and work hard to make sure that everyone involved has a great experience. Our Team Leaders. Participants would be working alongside the youth of the community daily basis.
Strictly a volunteer position, a Team Leader serves as a recruiter, facilitator, liaison, and advocate of Developing World Connections. Visit our Team Leader page to read about a few of our current team leaders.
HOW LONG CAN I GO FOR?
As part of a Short Term Experience, you can volunteer for 3 weeks or more . Weekends are also free to enable volunteers/participants to travel in a group to any of the tourist centres but cost of weekend trip does not involve in the fee.
WHAT DATE CAN I PARTICIPATE?
This project begins from the 1st of September, 2013 and the minimum duration is 3 weeks.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Participants will have the chance to get their hands dirty building the youth training centre.
Joining this project means that you will be doing lots of activities which includes:
• Block Laying • Mixing of Mortar, Fetching of Water • Concrete Work • Steel Bending. Digging of building Foundation etc.
A typical day of a volunteer in the Project
Morning: CONSTRUCTION WORK
Day: CONSTRUCTION WORK
Work starts at 7:30 am after breakfast, Break at 11:00am for snack and go back to construction work at 12:00pm and closes at 1:30pm for Lunch.
Participants can play games or swim in the Lake after Lunch
WHERE WILL I STAY AND WHAT WILL I EAT?
Participants would be camped in a house in a group and 3 times daily meal would be served during your stay in Ghana.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The program cost is 300 Euros for 3 weeks and it covers:
Airport meeting and pick up , hostel accommodation your first arrival night, transportation to the project town,3 times daily meal and administrative cost.
The program fee does not cover:
Transportation to tourist centres, entrance fee to tourist centres and buying of souvenirs.
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| Special considerations: | CONSTRUCTION OF YOUTH IN KENTE WEAVING CENTRE:
RVO Ghana in collaboration with the chief and people of the Lake Bosomtwe and its surrounding communities are organizing a micro-construction centre where the youth of about 25 communities would be taught how to weave the famous marketable and colorful kente clothe which is originated from Bonwire. When finished, this centre will serve as a training/learning centre of the kente clothe for hundreds of youths in those poorer communities where the only source of trade is fishing and farming.
ABOUT KENTE" is a brilliantly colorful fabric (cotton, rayon, sheen, etc.), entirely or solely hand-woven on a horizontal treadle loom by the Asantes in Ghana, Africa. The Asante Kente is woven in the outskirts of Kumasi, in the area of Bonwire, Sakora Wonoo, Ahodwo and Ntonso. It is also woven by the Ewes in the Volta, Ghana.
The Ewe and Asante Kente have similarities but different significance with respect to the weaving process. These colors and designs associated with Kente have solely made the fabric the best known of all Ghanaian and even all African textiles.
Each design or cloth has a story with a proverbial meaning with its own distinction.
Uses Of Kente
Kente is an important part of Ghanaian culture, some of the patterns are as old as civilization. Renaming or removing Kente tradition from Ghana would be like taking Thanksgiving away from America.
Kente is a connection to African culture . The word Kente means "basket" (kenten).
The Master Weaver observes how a spider weaves its web. Through the process, the Master Weaver immitates the spider by using raffia fibers to create a strip of fabric (kente).
In the olden days, Kente were worn by the kings, queens, rich and highly respected people but now everyone can wear it. Kente cloth is usually worn for festivals, graduations, ceremonies, religious and other sacred occassions. It can also be given as a gift for weddings, banners, naming ceremonies and other special events.
The men wear the cloth in the same way the Toga was worn by the ancient Greeks. The measurement is between 87 to 92 inches wide and 132 to 142 inches long depending on how it is set up.
The women also usually wear the cloth in 3 pieces. Each piece is about two yards long. The measurement is between 41.5 to 46 inches wide and 57.5 to 72 inches long depending on how it is set up. One piece is wrapped around the waist to form a floor length skirt worn over a blouse specially sewn together in plain material. The other cloth is either used as a stole, or shawl or hung loosely over the arm.The Master Weaver uses high quality imported yarns (rayon, cotton, metallic nylon, etc.) for brilliant colors, traditional and modern kente designs. The measurement of a stole is between 66 inches to 72 inches long and 4.1 inches to 5.00 inches wide, depending on how it is set up.
Currently ,Kente Clothe is well marketed locally and internationally.
WHO CAN VOLUNTEER?
YOU can! Anyone with an open mind, an adventurous spirit, and a caring soul. Families. Singles. Couples. Adults. Youth. No special skills or training is required. If you have physical limitations, you can work according to your ability.
It’s not what you can do and how fast you can do it – it’s about being part of the process. As part of a team, you can have lots of fun and create fantastic memories.
WHO CAN I GO WITH?
RVO volunteers work as part of a team. You will be accompanied by a volunteer Team Leader. Team Leaders make all the difference by supporting the Team from start to finish. They take time from their jobs and lives to provide the invaluable service of ensuring the well being of the volunteers and work hard to make sure that everyone involved has a great experience. Our Team Leaders. Participants would be working alongside the youth of the community daily basis.
Strictly a volunteer position, a Team Leader serves as a recruiter, facilitator, liaison, and advocate of Developing World Connections. Visit our Team Leader page to read about a few of our current team leaders.
HOW LONG CAN I GO FOR?
As part of a Short Term Experience, you can volunteer for 3 weeks or more . Weekends are also free to enable volunteers/participants to travel in a group to any of the tourist centres but cost of weekend trip does not involve in the fee.
WHAT DATE CAN I PARTICIPATE?
This project begins from the 1st of September, 2013 and the minimum duration is 3 weeks.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Participants will have the chance to get their hands dirty building the youth training centre.
Joining this project means that you will be doing lots of activities which includes:
• Block Laying • Mixing of Mortar, Fetching of Water • Concrete Work • Steel Bending. Digging of building Foundation etc.
A typical day of a volunteer in the Project
Morning: CONSTRUCTION WORK
Day: CONSTRUCTION WORK
Work starts at 7:30 am after breakfast, Break at 11:00am for snack and go back to construction work at 12:00pm and closes at 1:30pm for Lunch.
Participants can play games or swim in the Lake after Lunch
WHERE WILL I STAY AND WHAT WILL I EAT?
Participants would be camped in a house in a group and 3 times daily meal would be served during your stay in Ghana.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The program cost is 300 Euros for 3 weeks and it covers:
Airport meeting and pick up , hostel accommodation your first arrival night, transportation to the project town,3 times daily meal and administrative cost.
The program fee does not cover:
Transportation to tourist centres, entrance fee to tourist centres and buying of souvenirs.
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