The reason I started this blog is because on April 4th, 2014 I will be flying to Accra, Ghana to begin a 6 month volunteer program at a Nutrition Clinic. I have wanted to go to Africa for as long as I can remember and it's finally happening. I'm excited, nervous, and constantly feel like I have a million things to do to prepare. The organization that orchestrated my assignment is UBELONG. They have numerous partnerships with local non-profit organizations all over the world. The non-profit in Kasoa (near Accra) where I will be working is called Cheerful Hearts Foundation. http://www.cheerfulheartsfoundation.org/ I will be working with the clinic Monday - Friday and travelling to local villages to speak with mothers and children about basic nutrition. I will be staying with a Ghanian family (and am really looking forward to the food!) Thank you to my friends and family who have been supportive along the way. I wouldn't be as close as I am without you all.
