2021-2022 COHORT - Program Deadlines
May 16, 2022 (6-7 PM): Initial pre-travel information meeting for Fellows, their parents, and guardians.
May 20, 2022: Deadline to re-confirm participation in writing by submitting via email to: info@nyahproject.org the completed Finalist Supporting Documents in PDF format:
Updated High School or College/University Transcript;
Executed Media Release Form;
Executed Conditions of Participation; and
Digital copy of your signed, valid passport
May 30, 2022: In addition, each Fellow must return via email to: info@nyahproject.org signed copies of all HEALTH FORMS in PDF format:
Health Form 1: Nyah Project Authorization and Personal Health History
Health Form 2: Florida Dept. of Health, Miami-Dade Pre-Registration Form
Health Form 3: COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgement + Liability Waiver
Health Form 4: Parent Consent for Yellow Fever Vaccine (to be provided at Health Department)
Health Form 5: Fellow Consent for Yellow Fever Vaccine (to be provided at Health Department)
Thursday, June 2nd at 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Pre-travel health briefing and mandatory vaccinations for fellows. Parent/Legal Guardian MUST be present if the Fellow is under 18. Please bring your passport and all documents required for the Ghana visa application.
Appointments will be done hourly between 8 AM - 1 PM.
Please click HERE to sign up for your time slot (8-9 AM, 9-10AM, 10-11AM, 11AM-12PM, or 12-1PM)
Location: Health District Center (1350 NW 14th St., Miami, Fl 33125 | 2nd Floor Immunization Clinic)
Parking: Free parking is available on the premises.
*If you CANNOT attend the health briefing, please advise Nyah Project staff to figure out an alternative plan. You may be responsible for getting the same vaccinations on your own time.
Friday, June 3, 2022: Drop-off date and deadline to submit the following for the Ghana visa application (Location: 2501 SW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33133)
One (1) ORIGINAL & SIGNED Visa Application Form
One (1) ORIGINAL, SIGNED and NOTARIZED Nyah Project Parent Travel Consent Forms,
Two (2) Passport Photos (2" x 2"),
Your official US passport with at least one blank visa page (valid through January 2023) and
One (1) copy of your COVID-19 Vaccination Card
One (1) copy of your yellow fever vaccination certificate (will receive during health briefing & vaccination day at FL Health District Center)
One (1) copy of your birth certificate
For NON-US CITIZENS
Copy of U.S. Permanent Residence Card, Student ID Card or a valid U.S. Work Visa.
For MINORS (Under age 18):
Color copies of your parents'/guardians' IDs
One (1) ORIGINAL, SIGNED, and NOTARIZED official Consulate Letter of Authorization form by Parents/Guardians
If you need to make alternative arrangements, please contact Aileen Alon, Nyah Project Director, via Slack or text 803.319.1565.
Week of June 6, 2022: Visa applications submitted to Ghanaian Consulate for processing (10-14 days).
Tuesday, June 14 (6:00 - 7:00 PM): Second pre-travel information meeting for Fellows and their parents/guardians. Location: Zoom
Monday, June 27: Deadline for Fellows to send a color copy (front and back) in clear PDF or JPG/PNG format of International Student Identity Card to: info@nyahproject.org. Note: Please allow at least 3 business days for them to process your online application prior to receiving your digital ISIC card.
Saturday, July 2 - Thursday, July 14, 2022: Western Africa Experiential Learning Program: Ghana
NOTE: All participants must have US Passport, valid through January 2023, for the International Experiential Fellowship Program. If you have a passport issued by another country, please contact us immediately via email at: info@nyahproject.org.
Itinerary
MEET AT AIRPORT: Saturday, July 2 @ 12:00 PM. Miami International Airport, Terminal S (South), Concourse H, Departures Level, TAP Portugal Airlines counter. Parent/Guardian must be present (for those under 18) and stay until we check in for our flight.
Day 2 (Sunday, July 3): Travel Day. Arrive in Accra, Ghana. Travel to Akatsi, Ghana.
Day 3 (Monday, July 4): Welcome Session + Leadership Lab
Day 4 (Tuesday, July 5): Impact Day + Leadership Lab
Day 5 (Wednesday, July 6): Excursion + Leadership Lab
Day 6 (Thursday, July 7): Excursion
Day 7 (Friday, July 8): Excursion
Day 8 (Saturday, July 9): Impact Day + Leadership Lab
Day 9 (Sunday, July 10): Excursion
Day 10 (Monday, July 11): Masterclass
Day 11 (Tuesday, July 12): Leadership Lab
Day 12 (Wednesday, July 13): Masterclass | Travel Day
Day 13 (Thursday, July 14): Travel Day
PICK UP: Thursday, July 14 @ 4:00 PM. Miami International Airport, Terminal S (South), Concourse H, Departures Level, TAP Portugal Airlines counter. (Same location as initial drop-off!)
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: TAP Portugal
Departure: Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 @ 4:25 PM, Miami/MIA to Accra/ACC (via Lisbon/LIS)
Flights TP0224 (MIA-LIS) & TP1529 (LIS-ACC)
Return: Wednesday, July 13th, 2022, Accra/ACC to Miami/MIA (via Lisbon/LIS)
Flights TP1528 (ACC-LIS) & TP0223 (LIS-MIA)
Arrival to Miami: THURSDAY, JULY 14TH @ 2:40 PM
Contact Information
Aileen Alon (Director)
Mobile: 803-319-1565
Email: aileen@nyahproject.org
Email (alt): info@nyahproject.org
Leigh-Ann Buchanan, Esq. (Founder)
Mobile: 561-985-3892
Email: info@nyahproject.org
(Daily in-country updates will be sent via Remind. However, you can use WhatsApp for emergencies.)
Parent travel consent + NEcESSARY PAPERWORK
Please submit the following by Friday, June 3, 2022 (Location: 2501 SW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33133):
One (1) ORIGINAL & SIGNED Visa Application Form
One (1) ORIGINAL, SIGNED and NOTARIZED Nyah Project Parent Travel Consent Forms,
Two (2) Passport Photos (2" x 2"),
Your official US passport with at least one blank visa page (valid through January 2023) and
One (1) copy of your COVID-19 Vaccination Card
One (1) copy of your yellow fever vaccination certificate (will receive during health briefing & vaccination day at FL Health District Center)
One (1) copy of your birth certificate
For NON-US CITIZENS
Copy of U.S. Permanent Residence Card, Student ID Card or a valid U.S. Work Visa.
For MINORS (Under age 18):
Color copies of your parents'/guardians' IDs
One (1) ORIGINAL, SIGNED, and NOTARIZED official Consulate Letter of Authorization form by Parents/Guardians
Remind APP: How We Stay Connected
We use the Remind App to provide regular updates while abroad. Please follow the instructions on how to access the 2021 Nyah Project Fellowship class on Remind:
Join Now or access via this link: http://rmd.at/2021nyah or text @2021nyah to the number 81010 (standard messaging rates may apply).
Download Remind App Access Instructions HERE.