If there’s one thing I know for certain, it’s that coming on this trip was hands down one of the bravest things I have ever done. For starters, I had never been outside of the United States before. My friends and family thought it was very bold of me to choose Africa as my first Read More …
[By Jorney Baldwin] The National Quality Forum was a two-day conference that I attended with the Mental Health Authority. The theme was “Ghana’s Healthcare Quality Strategy—Efforts towards a Sustainable System for UHC, 2030.” The conference was about enhancing the quality of healthcare services in Ghana and health equity for all people. Many of the speakers Read More …
[By Emma McFarland] Packing for Ghana was stressful. I overthought the packing list that was sent countless times. I packed. Then, I unpacked. Then, I repacked. All to ensure that everything I brought was in the right place. Now, as I look at my suitcases with their gaping mouths staring at me, dumbfounded at how these Read More …
[By Porter Levenson] Here I am, over a month later, writing from the living room of the apartment I have called my home for this trip. I have written many blogs about my experience, but I wanted to highlight my favorite trips thus far. Ghana is a beautiful country, and I enjoyed everywhere we went, but Read More …
“Man, I should’ve worn sandals or something,” I groan, walking barefoot on tiny stones, rocks, pebbles, and anything else you could think of that surrounded the waterfall. … “Oh my god. I’m so glad the further we get into the falls, there’s barely rocks here,” I say with relief. Malcolm and I were the only Read More …
[By Jorney Baldwin] Stigma plays a critical part in the want for mental health services in Ghana. I did not realize just how much of a role stigma plays until I was able to see it firsthand. A Bit of Backstory: I’m all about adding interesting experiences to my life. This means I love doing things that Read More …
[By Faria Shaikh] This weekend, we visited the Volta Region, a part of Ghana that is sometimes overshadowed by more prominent destinations- such as Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast. Unlike some of our recent trips, this one didn’t involve shopping and was a break from everything. It gave us the opportunity to relax in nature and Read More …
[By Nishat Parvez] Last weekend, the Media in Ghana 2024 cohort set off on their final adventure to the mesmerizing Volta Region. As many of you know from my previous blog, I recently sprained my ankle due to an office mishap. This injury made the trip particularly challenging for me, especially since it involved a 45-minute Read More …
[By Malcolm Durfee] In my last post, I implied I was bored of Accra, and this could not be further from the truth. I have learned to stop making assumptions because I have found many things to do in this city. Firstly, movie theaters here are much more affordable than back home. I got buckets Read More …
[By Tai Le] Content Warning: The following blog post discusses topics related to child sexual assault and abuse. “So, Tai, what is your goal for your internship with Innova DDB? What do you want to take away from this?” Kweku asks. I rack my brain, trying to find the right answer. So many things I Read More …
[By Emma McFarland] During our first weekend in Ghana, we had the opportunity to learn about the histories of the slave trade along the coastal region. We visited two slave castles, Cape Coast and Elmina. This visit was a reminder of the brutal treatment Africans faced, even before reaching the middle passage– living in dungeons with Read More …
[By Nishat Parvez] Last Friday, I was eagerly anticipating a three-day weekend, filled with plans and excitement. However, my mind was also occupied with concern for my family back in Bangladesh, where an anti-quota protest had escalated into an anti-government demonstration. Balancing my thoughts, I carefully descended the stairs while booking a Bolt ride home. In Read More …
[By Jorney Baldwin] I had the opportunity to attend an art exhibit at the National Museum of Ghana, organized in collaboration with the Compound House Gallery and the Accra Psychiatric Hospital. This exhibit, titled “Psy-tch,” featured the work of Jojo Abdallah, curated by Robin Riskin. It ran from June 29th to July 28th, 2024. The Mental Read More …
[By Porter Levenson] This last weekend we took a trip to Kumasi where I did the most shopping I have ever done. It makes sense; Kumasi is home to the largest market in western Africa, the Kejetia Market. Towering in the center of the bustling city square, the area around it also is filled with vendors. Read More …
[By Faria Shaikh] In the city of Kumasi, Ghana, I discovered the Adinkra symbol “Akoma”—the heart, which represents love, unity, and patience. It touched me deeply… and I felt a profound connection to the country’s spirit. This past weekend, we had the opportunity to visit Kumasi, the second largest city in Ghana, following Accra. The journey, Read More …