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Inspiration from Ryvanz Mia – Ghana

Inspiration from Ryvanz Mia – Ghana

In 2006, Madam Regina Esime Djentuh, better known as Mama Esi, decided to dedicate her home to orphaned and otherwise vulnerable children.  Grace, who had already been living with Mama Esi for many years, was very excited about the opportunity to fulfill her role as... read more
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My Life In Ghana – Peta Hall

My Life In Ghana – Peta Hall

I have been a volunteer with Village Volunteers for three years, I have worked in Kpando and Atorkor, Ghana. In Kpando I established a women’s cooperative, Dzidefo, (meaning “there is hope” in Ewe.)  The 10 women make beautiful colourful toddlers... read more
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Guru Nu from Ghana – by Gap Year Student, Chris Kraus

Thursday, February 21st, 2013 I’ve been here for a little over two weeks and wow, talk about a culture shock. It’s hard to see, but feels amazing to be able to help out here. I live 4 hours out of Accra, the capital of Ghana, in a village called Atorkor. Don’t bother... read more
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Leadership Means Listening by Kim Clune

Leadership Means Listening by Kim Clune

Listen as Village Volunteer, Kim Clune, speaks frankly about how Village Volunteers, Shana Greene and Ghanaian villagers have taught her that leadership is truly a team sport and that listening and facilitating is the greatest gift of all.

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Community Inclusive Special School: A Sanctuary by Kailey Morin

Community Inclusive Special School: A Sanctuary by Kailey Morin

Kailey Morin says that, with the help of Ghana’s Community Inclusive Special School (CISS), each student is able to develop their own sense of worth, confidence, and purpose, in a supportive and positive environment.

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Atorkor: Centre for Training Women and Youth by Peta Hall

Atorkor: Centre for Training Women and Youth by Peta Hall

Peta Hall has been a volunteer with Village Volunteers for three years, having worked in Kpando and Atorkor, Ghana.

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