Last Saturday, two of the other students and I went with Professor Ed Madison to Nima to visit Nima: Muhinmanchi Art, an organization in Nima that teaches art to children and young adults, ranging from 7 to 20 years old. I was surprised when we got there and the two people in charge, Musah and Read More …
When we arrived the kids were sitting in rows in little purple uniforms. My heart melted when I saw them all. When they started cheering after we came in, I started tearing up. They were so happy and had such beautiful souls, despite the fact that they lived in poor conditions. They sang and danced Read More …
I am obsessed with babies. Chubby babies, tiny babies, baby carrots… but none more than Ghanaian babies. And not even just the human babies – the baby goats too! Today marks the fourth day in our new home in Accra and we have settled in spectacularly. The first day there was the initial shock of, Read More …
Last week, the group visited Anani Memorial International School in Nima, a poor community in Accra. Upon arrival, the students welcomed us with songs and dances from Africa, as well as from other parts of the world. They even invited us to perform a dance with them, which was a very embarrassing yet unforgettable experience. Read More …