Volunteering in Ghana 2009

Monday, September 14, 2009

More Progress

I have been quite busy moving back to Eau Claire and finishing up with the Ducks in Dells. I wanted to post more news; I was able to speak to Godwin about 2 weeks ago and found out a lot of details (I also received emails which gave most details). The group from Ireland that I was able to meet and team up with was able to lay down a solid start. The pictures are posted below of what has been accomplished thus far... the team was able to put in 5 classrooms!
I asked Godwin what was left to do and he listed off quite a few things. To sum it up they need a few more classrooms, plaster on the entire structure, bathrooms, electric work, desks, books, and many other items including another compound for the kids/him (an orphanage). This is great news; the school building is underway.

However, I recently heard from another friend of his, via email, that explained he was ill, and has been staying in a hospital under his friends' care. The belief is that he has a stomach ulcer and typhoid, hopefully he gets well soon.

In the meantime I am starting to plan a trip back to Ghana, quite possibly towards the end of October. As of now I have rethought a goal for an amount to bring over and fund the project. We are currently just above 50% of the goal of money raised, and I dont think anyone else was planning on going on the trip with me. Despite that, I am optimistic since the project has already begun.

I am looking forward to the challenge but with the understanding that I am not alone.