Blogs from Central, Ghana, Africa - page 2

APPRECIATION I wish to express my profound out most gratitude to the the almighty God for his protection and mercy and abundant grace on us up-to date. I therefore give thanks to the Adjoa Foundation for given this opportunity of Invitation to the Netherlands. I do appreciate the effort for me so far. Start from the first day of meeting in Ghana with the sisters of Ahotokurom, and other country men. The trust that you had for me of giving the opportunity to handle the projects in Ghana. I also do appreciate for helping the ... read more

Since our return from the US last April I feel like my life is experiencing a Polar Shift. It is bitter/sweet to think that this particular season of my life is passing. For the past 6yrs the Child of Excellence students, families and village have consumed 80% of my time, thoughts & energy. Time and energy very well spent. Now with a full staff of teachers, I’ve worked myself out of a classroom and a job. Though I am very welcome, I rarely make the 1hr drive to even pay a visit. Staff, students and I have a multitude of fine memories. Amazing volunteers have left their footprints on our lives and those of the students. Trials, challenges and new experiences stretched and reshaped volunteers, students and myself in ways we couldn’t have dreamed. When I ... read more

Words can’t describe day three in Ghana. Others that had made this pilgrimage in the first two days in country came back looking shell-shocked so we all knew what was coming. Unlike the rest of our car rides, this one is virtually silent. We arrive at the first of two stops: Cape Coast Castle. A large, white washed complex accented with black shutters on the windows and black cannons standing guard for a threat long forgotten. There is an eerie silence to this place despite the bustling fishing community outside its doors. Our guide takes us first to the Male Dungeon, a complex of 5 rooms in near darkness. He leads us into the first chamber, closes the door behind us and turns out the modern light that has been added for the convenience and comfort ... read more

Today the young single adult of both the Kojo Bedu and Winneba branches embarked on a onday hiking to the Mankoadze beach. on the way lots of things happened and as the saying goes pictures are worth thousand words. just feed your eyes and be free to commet. ... read more

Well let me give a quick update from the last few weeks. The entries from here on out may be a little sparse due to the fact that in the new town where I am staying, the electricity is usually out from around 6 am to 8 pm. Not too convenient. I will start with last weekend. This past weekend I went back into Accra to visit my friends there, to go to a Projects Abroad event at an orphanage, and to see the Independence day festivities. It was nice to see all the volunteers from back in Accra as it's abit quieter and more mellow with just 6 volunteers, and possibly the only 6 obrunis in the whole town. On Sunday for Independence day we got up quite early thinking that it would be very ... read more