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Aline in Ghana: malaria bites
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Thursday, July 16, 2009. And so do the damn mosquitoes that gave me the parasite! Nevertheless, I went to the hospital the next morning feeling even more ridiculous about being there because by that point the fever had gone and all I had was a slight headache. However, it’s a really good thing I went because I ended up being diagnosed with severe malaria! Posted by Aline Bennett. August 1, 2009 at 7:16 AM. Do most people got for the $10/year plan? Are you feeling better now? August 11, 2009 at 1:30 PM.
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Spencer in Ghana: July 2009
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Thursday, July 30, 2009. Through the Maize, over the hills and off to the village we go. We emerged from the maze of trees and grass to discover a veritable ecosystem of human life. We are warmly welcomed by our hosts, whose kids run to us to collect and guide our bike inside. “Fo ziema! 8221; I greet the family and they all start laughing in shock at my Daagare. “A sorbe song? 8221; (how was the journey? More laughter. “Fo morah! 8221; the mother says (you’re doing well! A number of kids poke their head...
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Aline in Ghana: how to make shea butter
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Friday, August 14, 2009. How to make shea butter. During my recent stay in Yameriga village, Regina, humoured me for a day and showed me how to make shea butter. Back home, we pay way too much money for fancy cosmetics containing this miracle butter. In Ghana, the making of shea butter is entirely the woman’s domain. You’ll find it all over the markets selling for almost nothing! 160; Making the butter is an entire day of hard work (I had blisters on my hands! Step 1: The Shea Tree. Now you basically...
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Aline in Ghana: August 2009
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Monday, August 17, 2009. Life has been a bit crazy, trying to wrap everything up. Writing final reports to give to MoFA, saying goodbye to friends and figuring out how to fit everything in my now too-small-seeming backpack has kept my brain on the fritz. So what did I manage to accomplish? A question we always torture ourselves over is “How much impact did I have? Now will any of this be useful after I leave? Maybe I’ll be back? A few pics of the family I’ve been living with:. Me in my favourite Ghana dr...
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Spencer in Ghana: May 2009
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Saturday, May 30, 2009. Our compound and backyard. Cooking hut and garage. home to many a Hemidachylus mabovia. common house gecko). In other news, sorry to keep this post long and wordy but you have to understand that I’m using the only computer that has internet in the district, so it’s rather slow and that makes picture uploading impossible. Bare with me in my future attempts to make things seem more visual than the dense script above! Front door. welcome to my home! Love from the upper west (side).
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Aline in Ghana: running to end poverty
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Running to end poverty. June 28th (and July 4th) two worlds met when simultaneous runs took place in Canada and Ghana! 160; The grand event was the third annual ‘Run to End Poverty’ which was started 3 years ago by Christian Beaudrie while he was a volunteer in Tamale, Ghana as his noble attempt to “. Raise awareness, and create a sense of connection with people in the communities where we are working overseas”. Positive change. W. Chereponi district in the Northern Region rocked o...
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Aline in Ghana: wrapping up
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Monday, August 17, 2009. Life has been a bit crazy, trying to wrap everything up. Writing final reports to give to MoFA, saying goodbye to friends and figuring out how to fit everything in my now too-small-seeming backpack has kept my brain on the fritz. So what did I manage to accomplish? A question we always torture ourselves over is “How much impact did I have? Now will any of this be useful after I leave? Maybe I’ll be back? A few pics of the family I’ve been living with:. Me in my favourite Ghana dr...
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Aline in Ghana: The Mighty Baobab Tree
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Monday, June 22, 2009. The Mighty Baobab Tree. If I were an artist, I would have pulled out my sketchpad and captured the essence of the Baobab tree with my lead tip. Alas, as a true child of the 90’s, my laptop, and Paint helped in creating this masterpiece. Most of the Baobabs I have seen around here have trunks about two to three metres in diameter. In South Africa, one was found with a diameter of 15 metres! 160; A fun fact:. A big, broad question… any answers? 160; The bricks are placed around the...
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Aline in Ghana: May 2009
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Friday, May 22, 2009. A first time for everything. A lot of firsts the past couple weeks! This aspect has been difficult for me as I tend to pride myself on being independent and resourceful as many of us do. However, I have come to realize quite quickly that my independence and resourcefulness are very dependent on my 21st century trappings. I suppose I will have to persevere, to prove that, yes, I am perfectly capable of making breakfast. With time, maybe even lunch, then dinner! Monday, May 11, 2009.