I just returned from my fifth trip to Akatsi, Ghana, and yes, I’m still wearing this fantastic leisure suit I had made. Anyhoooo, the Kekeli Program is 5 years in and so am I. I remember my first visit to Akatsi like it was yesterday. I stepped off the plane into the thick summer air,…
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Reflections from a Newbie
I have been in Ghana for just 7 days, but already I know a significant shift has occurred in my life. While I have been with the RHC for about 3 years, this is my first trip to Ghana to meet the Kekeli women and hear first hand about the impact these women are making…
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Ghana Reflections: Kirsten Moore
This week has sped by and it’s been a colorful, joyful and exhilarating ride. I have to admit, I didn’t have any set expectations for this trip. I spotted a Facebook post from Heather asking for volunteers to help teach a program in Ghana and I thought, Africa, I can teach, I’m going. From the…
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Mapping the Kekeli Communities in Akatsi
Today was a great day, the first full day for our August 2015 team, which includes three group members who’ve never been to Ghana (or Africa) before: Heather, Kristen, and Kirsten. It was also our first day of village visits, a trip tradition where we drive around to as many Kekeli communities as possible and…
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“The Collective” Launches – Join Today!
RHC is officially 3 years old this month. Our work continues because many people have believed in it along the way. That includes the people we work with in Akatsi, our family and friends, and our supporters like you. Today we invite you to join us in a more intimate and committed way as we launch “The…
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Between trips: what goes on when we’re away?
Most of our public focus surrounds the trips we take to Ghana about twice per year. The last was in December and the next will be this coming August. The bulk of our new trainings happen on these trips, where the women spend one or two weeks in full day sessions learning the material they…
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Ghana and back again!
How has it already been a month? I know I am not the first to marvel about the passage of time, how a month can feel simultaneously like a mere moment but also forever ago. I am grateful for the softness time lends to memories and feelings. This was my fifth trip to Ghana and…
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Matching Donations Up To $1000 in the next 7 days!
Just like last year, a matching donor has come forward following our annual fundraiser (it is a different donor this year!) For the next 7 days, any donations up to $1000 will be matched dollar for dollar. So if you hadn’t gotten around to Giving 4 Ghana, now is the time! You have until midnight…
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Annual RHC Fundraiser: Give 4 Ghana
Rural Health Collaborative’s annual fundraiser is back! This year our goal is to sponsor each of our 37 Kekeli Women through 2015. To support one Kekeli Woman each month costs only $20. This covers a stipend, ongoing education and transportation costs, and supplies for their work. As part of our fundraiser this year, each RHC team member is going to…
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Purchasing Carbon Offsets for RHC: An Open Conversation
For those who aren’t familiar, commercial air travel generates a LOT of carbon emissions. I’ve posted a graphic below that illustrates the point well. Compared to the emissions generated when driving, something we seem to hear a lot about (and we should given the number of cars on the road), air travel has the potential to…
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