Volunteering in Ghana 2009

Monday, June 28, 2010

Delayed update

Work has definately come full swing yet again in the summer, making it more difficult to update. I had previously hoped to return to Ghana in June for completing most of the project I originally set out for, however I have received much less support in the late spring.

I needed to move again from Eau Claire and have been searching for more places to speak at in order to raise funds. I am planning on; a fundraiser in July (Adams area), speaking at a couple places in July and August (Dells/Mauston areas), and having a raffle. When I am able to have more time away from work, and the time approaches for these events, I will release more details.

A few weeks ago I received several messages from Godwin in regards to a broken alternator, blown tires, and unpaid teachers... He received some funding last week, from our raised money, to help keep the project afloat.

Sidenote- Godwin's birthday was a bit over a week ago. Additionally, the team from Ireland should currently be in the area yet agian to continue assisting this project (late June-early July). Finally, Ghana in fact won against the mens U.S. soccer team.

In the meantime there are still young students on the other side of the earth attempting to learn. There are still disorganized days of school due to a lack in supplies. Ultimatetly this means there are still things that must be done to alleviate these needs, so please continue to help! Currently we are just above 2,000 dollars with a goal of around 5,000 dollars.