by mjb843 | Jul 24, 2010 | GlobeMed, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana, Nutrition, Policy
“Ten years from now we will see this project grow out of the work of some students from the U.S. It will go beyond everyone’s dreams.” – Dr. Atsu, regional health director of Ho Municipality, in reference to the nutrition program at the H.O.P.E. Center On...
by mjb843 | Jul 18, 2010 | Ho, Ghana, Media, Social Justice
A little over a week ago, an In-the-Field Traveler from Global Giving published the review after a visit to the H.O.P.E. Center in Ho, Ghana. With Global Giving’s permission, we have republished the report here. Thank you to author Andrew Meaux and Global Giving...
by mjb843 | Jul 14, 2010 | GlobeMed, Grassroots Movements, GROW Trip, H.O.P.E. Center, Ho, Ghana, Photography
Last week, we had the opportunity to have a meeting with a visiting physician from Ethiopia. He has had extensive experience in public health, spending a number of years working in a refugee camp. He also has a wide knowledge of the Volta region and a thorough...
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....
