Anmchara International School

About the village of Sega, Ghana

Sega is a beautiful village located approximately 60 km southeast of Ghana’s capital, Accra (about a two hour bus ride). It is a small, rural community which is accessed by a gravel road full of bumps and potholes. Despite the bumpy ride, Sega is made up of an incredibly friendly, warm and welcoming group of people.

It has a population of an estimated two thousand people who depend mainly on farming for income and sustenance. The major crops are cassava, maize, peppers, tomatoes, okra and watermelon.

Sega is located in the Ada part of the Greater Accra Region. Its people are from the Ga/Dangme ethnic group. Although all schooling is done in English, the language of Sega is Dangme (you will find a brief Dangme language guide in the volunteer manual, available for download in the volunteering page). The friendliness of the people of Sega is contagious and you will find yourself waving at, greeting and laughing with the local population constantly throughout the day!

A note about Ghana

Ghana is commonly refered to as the most friendly country in Africa, and is generally recommended for people with little experience in traveling to the developing world. Ghana is a country with a devoted citizenry which is very passionate about their civil institutions, progress and stable democracy. Education is a value upheld throughout the country and many of those coming from western countries will be amazed by the keen respect the students share for their teachers, and by their discipline. Ghana is also unique in that you will feel free to walk around almost anywhere from day one and will be warmly greeted by passers by.