Published July 6th, 2012 in Graphic Sports Euro 2012: An outsider’s point of view By Garth Dmyterko When I decided to come to Accra for an internship in late December, my professor asked me what area of journalism I would like my internship to focus on. I mentioned that I would like something involving sports. “Sport,” Read More …
… New, web-based technologies may open doors of communication for politicians Published in “Public Agenda” on July 9, 2012 Author: Kayla Albrecht It cannot be ignored that the media landscape is evolving. With the arrival of new technologies, entire populations are moving online to participate in the newest trend: social media. Social media are web-based Read More …
Published in “Public Agenda” on July 9,2012 Author(s): Frederick Asiamah and Kayla Albrecht The secretariat of the Strengthening Transparency, Accountability and Responsiveness in Ghana (STAR-Ghana) funding mechanism says it has so far disbursed a total of $5.4 million to support various initiatives that improve transparency and accountability in the management of public resources in Ghana. Read More …
Published in “Public Agenda” on July 6, 2012 Author: Kayla Albrecht*, Intern “You can be anything you set your mind to.” This was the mantra of my youth, a daily affirmation given to me by my parents to encourage me to push myself. In the United States, it is a common practice of families to Read More …
I hope you enjoy this short video that Dan Le and myself weaved together (no pun intended) from our footage at the Aburi Gardens outside of Accra.
“We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next, to find ourselves.” – Pico Iyer Surrounded by boxes of Fan Ice, bags of cold water, an assortment of Mentos gum and a lot of curious Ghanaians: the obroni bus slowly makes its way down a crowded and steep downtown Kumasi street. Just below us, Read More …
It has been almost one year since I first saw their photos. Bright and full of joy, the faces of children in vibrant violet uniforms looked back at me from my computer screen as I sat in my Portland home exploring the “Media in Ghana” blog by past students. One photo in particular had moved Read More …
It’s midday in Accra. I’m stuck in traffic on Liberation Road, one of Accra’s main arteries in and out of the city. Wedged between two Ghanaians on the first of four overly-occupied rows of seating behind the driver, I can feel sweat dripping down my shins beneath the denim I regretfully opted for this morning.
Yesterday was Independence Day back home. We celebrated as a little family in Ghana with a few cheers and some high fives. We want to send our love back to our families and loved ones, thanking you for all you’ve done to help us get to where we are. Happy Fourth!
Snap shot from bus window in Medina. Ghana is home of the warmest and friendliest people in the world. Ghanaians are never too busy for a brief conversation or a friendly handshake. People smile. People wave at me. People yell, “Obroni (which means foreigner or white person in Twi),” when they see me. I yell, Read More …
On Saturday I conquered three fears in a single day: heights, crocodiles and claustrophobia. I started my morning off by riding along an extremely bumpy, pothole-filled road for about an hour, which eventually led me to a jungle that I was forced to admire from about 100 feet above ground. Before 9 a.m. I found Read More …
Knowing how to bargain may be one of the most important skills that first-time travellers need. Especially when traveling to developing countries, this skill will help you save a lot of money on souvenirs. People in those countries usually have a perception that foreigners are rich people; therefore, it is common that vendors charge foreigners Read More …