The Ghana-Americas Connection: Similarities and Ties Between the Countries
“Why do we feel so at home here in Ghana?” Dan and I have been asking each other. Slowly it’s dawned on us: it’s not just that the people are …
Ghana Volunteering
Does the Extreme Heat in Ghana Impact Development?
It was too hot today to exist. My fellow YCC Ghana volunteer, Dan, and I spent most of the baking hours attempting to work while draped on chairs and benches …
An Intro to Youth Creating Change, YCC Ghana, by an Awards Day
A delightful way for a teacher to be introduced to her future students is to attend an award ceremony celebrating their previous year. It is scientifically proven that if a …
Touring Where the Volta River Meets the Atlantic Ocean in Ghana
Under the curve of Mother Africa’s head, before her long neck, the blue Volta river spills forth from Ghana and meets the Atlantic Ocean. Today we had a free time …
Epic Wood Figurine Shopping in Aburi, Ghana
“Please do not be offended,” said the soldier at the Volta River roadblock, “but are you a spy?” “No I am not.” replied Dan respectfully. “Are you sure?” asked the …
Arrival at Wonderful YCC in Sogakope, Ghana!
What luck that brought us all together at this wonderful organization in Sogakope, Ghana! When Ghana emerged as my dream destination a few months ago, I joined the Couchsurfing.org “Ghana” …