by mjb843 | Jul 9, 2010 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center
So what do we do when we take a break from the days at the H.O.P.E. Center? Well for starters, we boarded a packed church bus last Thursday to Mt. Gemi, the tallest mountain in Ghana. We arrived at 8:30 am for the 9:00 bus which we boarded at 11:00 and departed at...
by mjb843 | Jul 6, 2010 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center
We just got back from a child welfare clinic, aka baby central. These clinics are held either at Ahoe Market, Miracle Life Center, or the HOPE Center. Today, we were at Ahoe Market, where we set up shop with basically just a table and a few chairs. Children between...
by mjb843 | Jul 2, 2010 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana, Photography
So far, our time here has been amazing. Last Saturday, we went to one of the local bar/restaurants, White House, to watch the Ghana versus USA soccer game. We met some fellow American students, as well as many locals. It was amazing to see how excited the entire...
by mjb843 | Jun 30, 2010 | Fundraisers, GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana
The H.O.P.E. Center is aammaaazzzziiinnnggg, and yes, it does deserve all of those letters. It’s so great to see the H.O.P.E. Center in person — not just in pictures — and just to see where all of our hardwork and money goes! Keep it up everyone! The...
by mjb843 | Jun 20, 2010 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana, Photography
I am in the company of fascinating, wonderful people. Since I’ve been in Ghana, there has been no shortage of men, women, and children coming to welcome me into the community. One of the neatest people that I’ve had the privilege to spend time with is the H.O.P.E....
by mjb843 | Jun 16, 2010 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana, Photography
Greetings from Ho! I have been in Ghana for a few days now, and am loving every minute of it! It has been so neat to meet the community and H.O.P.E. Center staff members, and become more familiar with the surrounding area. Yet, my favorite part so far has been my...