This course is designed to prepare the prospective Repat to repatriate.  Simple as it seems, repatriation promises to be one of your the greatest endeavours in this life.  Preparation is key.

As your guide I will share my experiences, inclusive of my blunders and my victories, in an effort to expose the most common mistakes made by Repats, dispel the many misconceptions shared by most Repats and preserve you, the next generation of Repats, for your own lessons, so that the Movement can pick up steam and you may benefit from lessons learned.

The curriculum covers all the basic topics most relevant to repatriation.  We discuss matters that simply can't be detailed on-line.  Most importantly, answers to all your questions are available.  Furthermore, once you participate in our course, you are always entitled free consultation on all matters concerning repatriation.

This course will be spread out over 5 sessions, beginning on Sunday, September 5, 2010 and for the following 5 Sundays.  Classes will begin at 7:00 pm, eastern standard time for 90 minutes.

The course cost $95.00. To register please go to: http://www.abibitumikasa.com/ariel.htm

Course Outline

Dispelling Notions

An appropriate definition of repatriation, tempering your greatest expectations, describing the challenges and benefits associated when travelling single, as a family, as a pensioner, health related challenges and preventative measures, caring for children or elders, giving birth, reliable health facilities, major health concerns, malaria, typhoid, A.I.D.S, buying food from the market and the necessity to grow, required work ethic

Costs of relocation, including airfares, container charges, alternatives to a full container, cost of importing vehicle, optimal vehicles to import and why, What else to bring, what to leave.  Dealing with the port.  How to save and invest wisely upon arrival.  Cost of living in Ghana, quality of education for your children, standard curriculum

Prospects of employment, necessity of self-employment, the procedure for starting your own business, why start small, what about a Non Governmental Organization as an alternative, how does this procedure facilitate a residence permit, managing human resources, types of industries most conducive to our success, factors to be considered, such as an annual rate of inflation ranging around 18%

Exposing the charade, clear picture of  your legal status as a repatriate, what is the procedure for permanent residence, what’s the easiest route, how will the National Identification Scheme affect you,  how this affects buying or leasing land, short term rentals, managing house help, dealing with security, cultural differences that may be shocking

Acclimatization, socialization, mental stability and peace, personal security, finding your groove, humility as an asset, acceptance as a tool and overcoming as a necessity; Various ways one humbles, accepts, overcomes and yet remains in their own realm of high frequency