"I interned in Ghana with the OKB Foundation and conducted research on the Kayayei young  female porters. My research focused on understanding their motives for migrating from northern Ghana to the city and their interaction with the local Kumasi population. The language barrier was a challenge for these young women, and my research findings listed strategies that could be useful for inclusion into the community." Amina Ba (College of Arts and Sciences)

The Institute and its partners view placements as an integral part of students’ education, immersing them in field experiences that seek to achieve awareness of developmental challenges and intercultural understanding.