The Kindness in Ghana
One of the most common questions I get from local Uber drivers here in Accra is, “What is your favorite…
Top 10 Things I’ve Taken for Granted
Being out of your element and away from home for over a month really makes you appreciate the little things…
Never say no to field work
I took me a while to convince my parents about spending 6 weeks in Africa this summer. I didn’t know…
Language Barriers (Even When You Speak the Same Language)
English is a fairly universal language. Still, meanings differ from region to region. My coworkers and I struggle to comprehend…
Doing Laundry: Ghana Style
First and foremost, it’s essential that you emotionally, mentally and physically prepare yourself for what’s to come. Doing laundry in…
False Perceptions
We’re told “bring shoes you don’t really care about, pack clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and ladies don’t even…
"Bad girl" stigma in Ghana and the repercussions of discriminatory health care
77% of Ghanaians have access to contraceptive services, yet the country is still battling an incredibly high rate of adolescent…
Visiting a School in Nima
About a week a go we visited a school in a township area of Ghana. I noticed a stark contrast…
Life Without WiFi (And Hot Showers)
There are two things I can’t go a day without at home – WiFi and hot showers. Seriously – I’m…
Learning About Compost: A Day in the Market
Last Thursday I was able to get the day off of work and spend it learning about composting through the…
A day off, well-spent
On this particular Thursday, due to a funeral taking place next door, nobody in the office went to work. With…
Grooving to the beat
According to Google, and the 2012 population census records, 75% of the population is Christian. Before the trip, I learned…
Where I belong
Today at the beach, we were rushed with vendors as usual, but the conversations they have with me are always…
Legend of Lake Bosomtwe
An article I wrote for the Business and Financial Times about our most recent trip to Kumasi where we were…
The bumps of Prampram
My first assignment at the Business and Financial Times was to visit the coastal city of Prampram to cover the…