SUGGESTED THINGS TO PACK

Although you will be with us for two weeks, you do not need to pack many clothes for your trip. Our staff is able to wash your clothes at any time. Bed sheets, pillows, towels and soap are provided for you. It is recommended you bring long, light pants (women may also wish to bring long skirts) as opposed to shorts. Shorts are not appropriate work attire in Ghana, and bare legs are also more likely to attract mosquitoes.

For women, we recommend packing 3 or 4 light, comfortable pairs of pants and/or long skirts, and a week’s worth of comfortable, light tops. Though tank tops are not usually worn at work, they can be worn in conjunction with a light blouse. T-shirts are worn everywhere. The weather is always warm in Ghana (around 30 degrees Celsius or 86 degrees Fahrenheit) and most of the offices, schools, and the clinics are not air-conditioned. Breathable clothing is best and light long-sleeved tops are recommended in the evening. Sleepwear should also be light and comfortable, as bedrooms are not air-conditioned.

For footwear, it is recommended you bring breathable, durable and comfortable hiking shoes or boots. It is not recommended you wear sandals or have bare foot when working in the field during outreach. Just as sandals/exposed foot are not recommended in the West when working in hospitals and clinics, we too will be working with "sharps" for finger-pricks with VCT or in clinical environments, and therefore recommend closed-toe shoes. However, you may wish to bring a pair of sandals or flip-flops for wearing around the house in the evening.