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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June 2014 Trip Review: HBLSS Part 1
Presenting the Home-Based Life Saving Kekeli Women! They’re back at it! The Kekeli Women completed Part 1 of a new program aimed to reduce maternal mortality in their communities. The women met in June over a two week period in Eastern Ghana to further improve their skills. Previously trained in basic sanitation and hygiene, malaria…
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An Easy Way To Help RHC: Amazon Smile
Call to action! You can help us raise money when you shop at Amazon.com through their new Amazon Smile program. It doesn’t cost you anything. Here’s how: 1. Click this link and sign-in to your amazon account. It will then be connected to RHC. 2. Whenever you shop at Amazon, go to www.smile.amazon.com instead of…
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Meet David: RHC Country Director
David is a true entrepreneur, always in search of the next potential business opportunity. He is constantly on the go, juggling his many commitments, jobs, and mobile phones. He began his career as a teacher and has now moved on to mark standardized tests through the region. His other pursuits include owning a chemical shop…
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