Looks like I'll have the first post on our new fancy blog!
We are leaving in three days!! It seems hard to believe that it is already here. We have spent the last two weeks doing "predeparture training", so a lot of readings, presentations, research and discussions about Ghana, development, energy resources, agriculture, etc. We've been pretty busy but I think we are all feeling good about the amount of learning that we have done. We talked today about how we feel that this trip doesn't really seem to be the beginning of something new but more the culmination of our months of preparation, which I think is a good thing. That being said, we know this is just the beginning of our learning, and we are ready to keep our minds and hearts open to soak up as much as we can throughout our three months!
We will be posting some updates and pictures on here so that if you'd like you can keep up to date with us. I am looking forward to hearing news from everyone in Canada and would love to receive emails from everyone!
Bye for now,
Amy
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At the beach in Accra
An overview of Amy, Lindsay, Lindsey, and Josh's internship in Accra, Ghana; and all the experiences along the way.
The Team in Ghana!
At the beach in Accra
Map of Ghana
Interesting Sites
- CIA Factbook on Ghana - Lots of Statistics and Base Information on Ghana
- Engineers Without Borders - Great NGO also partnering with some organizations in Ghana (Including KITE)
- Government of Ghana Website
- Information on Oil Palm [Associated with the project LWIG and Josh are working on]
- KITE - The Kumasi Institute of Technology and the Environment [The NGO we are interning with!]
- TED Talks Africa - Video of some exceptional lectures introducing different ideas, issues, and milestones.
- The greatest bike tour shop ever!
- World Changing - Great site with interesting resources and information
About Us
Hello, we are Amy, Lindsay, Lindsey, and Josh.
This summer, we will be completing an internship in Accra, Ghana with an NGO called KITE. Their mission is to alleviate poverty through the improvement of accessibility to energy in rural areas, and we will be working with them in this regard.
As four students from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, we are excited to experience a summer in Accra, and will keep you up to date with what we are doing.
We would love to hear what you are up to, and emails about your summer are always appreciated!
4 comments:
Cool! Blogs are awesome!
Hello Amy,
All the best and good luck in Ghana.
DAD
Hi Amy!
I am trying my best to step into the new millenium and figure out the blog! Is this the best way to communicate with you or is your email better? I am thinking of you today because I know you will be arriving at your final destination soon. You must be exhausted. Hope you get some rest and get settled in soon. Kayla and Ben say hi.
Love you,
Karen
Hi Josh:
We trust you are all well and had a safe journey to Ghana. It will be a wonderful summer. Enjoy.
Love Mom/Rhonda
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