Earn & share culture
If you have a spare room and a welcoming heart, you can earn monthly income while making a global impact. Apply now to become a Verified Host.
SYTO host families are
Our families are the heart of the programme
SYTO selects host families with a genuine interest in people, their language, and their customs.
Warm & Open-Minded
Welcoming families who genuinely enjoy people, and open their door with an open heart.
Proud to Share
Proud of their lifestyle and language, and glad to pass both on to a guest.
Curious About Cultures
Keen to learn about other cultures, and to raise young people as citizens of the world.
Family-Minded
Eager to include the young person in their family and community life.
Your commitment
What you provide as a host
Every verified SYTO host family offers a young person the essentials of a safe, welcoming home.
Private Furnished Room
A clean, private bedroom with a bed, fan, and storage.
Clean Water & Facilities
A clean toilet, bathroom, and water throughout your stay.
A Safe, Peaceful Home
A secure, welcoming home you can settle into with confidence.
A Family to Guide You
A host family willing to support you and help you settle in.
Optional Home-Cooked Meals
Breakfast or full board at an agreed rate. Authentic Ghanaian cooking.
Becoming a host
How hosting works, step by step
Five simple steps, from opening your home to getting paid, with SYTO beside you throughout.
You Apply
Apply to Open Your Home
Anywhere in Ghana, in any of the 16 regions, you apply to become a host family through SYTO.
We Verify
We Visit, Inspect & Train
A SYTO Representative visits your home in person, inspects it, and trains you. You are listed as “SYTO Verified”.
We Match
We Match You With a Guest
SYTO matches you with a participant after examining both profiles for safety and cultural fit.
Welcome
Welcome Your Guest Home
Your guest moves in and becomes part of the family, for anywhere from one week to twelve months.
Get Paid
SYTO Pays You Directly
Payment runs through SYTO, monthly, with no hidden agent fees. Transparent and professional.
SYTO Support Network
A representative in every region
SYTO Representatives screen every host family and provide 24/7 support to participants and families, carefully examining both sides to ensure the right match, safety, and cultural compatibility.
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No family joins the network without an in-person visit, inspection, and training. Only approved homes are listed.
Regional Coordinators
A SYTO Representative in every region screens families and stands behind every match, in person.
24/7 Support
Participants and families have round-the-clock support from their coordinator for the whole stay.
Protected Payments
Money flows through SYTO, not agents. Transparent monthly payments with no hidden fees.
Good to know
Questions about SYTO Homestay
Is this like Airbnb or a hotel?
No. This is not a hotel and it is not Airbnb. It's a family. Every home is a verified Ghanaian household that invites you into everyday life, and every stay is backed in person by a SYTO coordinator.
How are host families vetted?
A SYTO Representative visits each home in person, inspects it, and trains the family before it is approved. Only homes that pass are listed as “SYTO Verified”.
Which regions can I stay in?
All 16 regions of Ghana, from Greater Accra and Ashanti to the Upper West and Western North. You choose your preferred region and town when you apply.
How does payment work?
You pay SYTO, and SYTO pays the host family. Payment is monthly with no hidden agent fees, so it stays transparent, safe, and professional for everyone.
How long can I stay?
Stays range from one week to twelve months. You set the duration that fits your studies, placement, or travel when you request a host family.
Do I choose my host family?
You choose your region, town, and duration. A SYTO coordinator then matches you after examining both your profile and the host family's, to ensure safety and cultural fit.
What if I need help during my stay?
Your regional SYTO coordinator provides 24/7 support for the whole stay. You are never left to handle a problem on your own.
Ready to open your home?
If you have a spare room and a welcoming heart, you can earn monthly income while making a global impact. Apply now to become a Verified Host.