Ghana Outlook

by | Aug 13, 2011 | GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana

  This past week we traveled to Ada to help another organization, Ghana Outlook, construct a school. Similar in its model to GlobeMed, Ghana Outlook is partnered with the Cheshire Fire Cadets from Britain. This year the organization raised over $80,000- quite an...

Banku for the Ghanaian Soul

by | Jul 31, 2011 | GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana

This past Friday we took part in a cooking demonstration at the HOPE Center. It’s meant to show women that are part of the nutrition program how to incorporate soybean powder into everyday dishes they cook at home. The staff also gave tips on how to make a meal...

A Religious Experience

by | Jul 25, 2011 | GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana

This Sunday we had the special honor of attending Nurse Love’s church, Holy Spirit Church. Since the chapel is located on top of a five story school building, it offers quite a fantastic view of the communities surrounding Ho. I’m not particularly religious, but as...

Sister Perfect

by | Jul 13, 2011 | GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana

Although the fresh pineapples are delicious, the palm trees inviting, and the weather warm, the best part of the GROW trip continues to be getting to know the dynamic personalities behind the HOPE Center. At long last, I am able to put a face on the newest member to...