Saturday, January 4, 2014

Leaving for Accra, Ghana on April 4th!!

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.

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