It’s almost 2016, and that means two things here at RHC! ONE: An anonymous donor is matching donations up to $1500! TWO: The Kekeli women have been working hard all year long to provide health education, first aid, and timely referrals to HUNDREDS of people in their villages. And remember there are 30 villages in the Kekeli Program, so with your donation…
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Remembering Veru
Our latest trip to Ghana was filled with so much good. We saw 30 Kekeli women complete a curriculum that will help them save the lives of women giving birth in their communities. We felt hope as we mapped new communities who will see their own Kekeli women trained in 2016. And we heard first-hand stories of the…
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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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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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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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Meet Georgina: RHC Director of Monitoring
Georgina is a woman of wisdom and great character. Born in Eastern Ghana, she has been living and working in the Akatsi District for over 30 years. She works for the environmental service, a branch of the Ghanaian government in Akatsi, and she is widely respected throughout the district for her work ethic and honesty.…
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Teaching skills in the rain
It is the rainy season in Ghana right now. From May through July the rains come down, sometimes in downpours for a few minutes at a time and some days it is non-stop. Today was a non-stop kind of day. It was also day four of teaching. The 37 Kekeli women are learning a new…
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