A total of 128 delegates, comprising students, teachers and chaperones from 32 schools across Ghana, are set to depart for a three-week educational and cultural exchange programme in Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Germany. The participants, aged between seven and 17, will leave Ghana on Saturday, July 25, 2026, under an initiative organised by Edibeck Consult in partnership with Summer Camps Holland. The programme is designed to expose young Ghanaians to different cultures, educational systems and international experiences while promoting intercultural dialogue and global citizenship.
Throughout their stay in Europe, the students will participate in educational excursions, museum visits, cultural workshops, language appreciation sessions, sporting activities and interactions with students from their host countries. They will also showcase Ghanaian culture through traditional music, dance, storytelling, cuisine and traditional attire. As part of the programme’s Embassy and Ambassador Series, the students will visit the Ghana Embassy in Brussels, where they will engage with diplomatic representatives.
They will also tour the European Parliament to gain practical insights into European policymaking, legislative processes and international relations. Speaking ahead of the students’ departure, Chief Executive Officer of Edibeck Consult, Kwadwo Obiri Ampong, described the initiative as an investment in Ghana’s future leaders, stressing that education extends beyond the classroom. According to him, the programme seeks to nurture confident, globally minded young people equipped with the knowledge, skills and intercultural competence needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
“Education is no longer confined to textbooks. “Giving young people the opportunity to experience different cultures, interact with people from diverse backgrounds, and gain first-hand exposure to global institutions is essential in shaping future leaders.” “These engagements are designed to broaden the students’ understanding of diplomacy, governance, and global cooperation while inspiring them to harness their talents and pursue aspirations in diplomatic affairs and other areas of international engagement.” The organisers say these educational tours will expose participants to European history, art, architecture, environmental sustainability, technological innovation and …
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