The Sunshine Volunteers Organization and Centre for National Culture, Ashanti Region have joined forces to launch a new performing arts volunteer program in Kumasi, Ghana. This collaboration aims to promote cross-cultural exchange and community engagement through the arts.
The program, titled ‘PERFORMING ARTS’, is a unique opportunity for international performing arts students and professionals to work alongside Ghanaian practitioners. Together, they will create cross-cultural performances and outreach programs for the local community.
Kieran Turnbull, founder of The Sunshine Volunteers Organization, expresses his enthusiasm for the program, stating, “As someone who has always had a passion for live theatre, music, and the performing arts as a whole, I am really excited to have been involved in the creation of this new volunteer program.” He hopes that the program will encourage students and professionals in the performing arts space to make a positive impact in communities across Ghana.
Florence Nketia, a representative from The Sunshine Volunteers Organization in Kumasi, Ghana, highlights the partnership’s goal of promoting sustainable community engagement through the performing arts. She explains, “With volunteers working alongside local practitioners, this partnership will not only give volunteers the opportunity to learn and share ideas, but they will also support culturally grounded outreach programs that address emerging community issues and promote meaningful social impact.”
Emmanuel Jewel Peprah Mensah, Head of Department, Performing & Literary Arts at the Centre for National Culture, Ashanti Region, emphasizes the program’s potential to showcase local talent and contribute to the region’s artistic growth. He states, “By coming together with our expertise and resources, we aim to create community-led and educationally-impactful cultural programs that showcase local talent, promote cultural heritage, and contribute to Ashanti Region’s artistic growth.”
The partnership between The Sunshine Volunteers Organization and the Centre for National Culture, Ashanti Region, is a significant step in promoting the performing arts landscape in Ghana. The program will provide international volunteers with a unique opportunity to learn and collaborate with Ghanaian professionals while making a positive impact in the local community.
For those interested in joining the program as an international volunteer, please visit www.thesunshinevolunteersorganization.com.
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