THE SUNSHINE VOLUNTEERS ORGANIZATION AND CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, ASHANTI REGION PARTNER TO FORM NEW PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM IN GHANA FOR INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS.
The Sunshine Volunteers Organization is thrilled to extend its partnership with the
Centre for National Culture, Ashanti Region to launch a new ‘PERFORMING ARTS’
volunteer program in Kumasi, Ghana - quite possibly the first of its kind in West Africa.
The program will foster creativity between international performing arts students and
practitioners with Ghanaian professionals to create cross-cultural performance allowing
for collaboration on outreach programs to in the wider local communities.
“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. The program is perfect for Drama, Musical Theatre, Dance, & Music
Students in addition to industry professionals. I hope this new addition to our lineup of
volunteer programs will encourage students in the performing arts space to make an
impact in communities across Ghana and who knows, maybe there will be an
international co-production in the near future! I cannot wait to see the community impact
derived from our international volunteers and staff from the Kumasi Cultural Centre
being creatively ambitious on the Performing Arts program.” (Kieran Turnbull, The
Sunshine Volunteers Organization - West Sussex, England)
“The collaboration between The Sunshine Volunteers Organization and the Centre for
National Culture, Kumasi, seeks to strengthen sustainable community engagement
through the performing arts. 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.” (Florence Nketia, The
Sunshine Volunteers Organization - Kumasi, Ghana)
“The partnership between the Sunshine Volunteers Organization and Centre for
National Culture, Ashanti Region, promises to project the performing arts landscape
which encompasses drama, music, dance and poetry, creativity as well as fostering
cultural exchange. The Centre for National Culture, famously called Kumasi Cultural
Centre, is the biggest cultural hub in Ghana, and West Africa. The Centre's Performing
and Literary Arts Department boasts of vibrant standing cultural troupes such as the
effervescent Amammereso Agofomma, Anokye Players, among others. The drama
troupe has been producing top-notch performances including "Sagrenti War" and
"Prempeh I" for the Asante King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during his 25th anniversary last
year, at the Manhyia Palace, Kumasi. Therefore, by coming together with our expertise
and resources, we aim to create community-led and educationally-impactful cultural
programmes that showcase local talent, promote cultural heritage, and contribute to
Ashanti Region's artistic growth. This partnership has the potential to unlock new
opportunities for both organisations, inspire innovation, and enrich the cultural
ecosystem of Ashanti Region in Ghana.” (Emmanuel Jewel Peprah Mensah,
Head of Department, Performing & Literary Arts, Centre for National Culture,
Ashanti Region - Kumasi, Ghana)
For those wishing to join the program as an international volunteer visit:
www.thesunshinevolunteersorganization.com
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The Sunshine Volunteers Organization
T. 07542 581228
