Interns from SRU make a difference with students in Ghana

SRU Interns read stories to children in Rebecca’s school. First 10 kids, then more, arrived until there were over 100 students in school to meet the Obruni’s.

U.S. Team Raises Funds for Women in Ghana

Nick Manuele is a Master at coordinating a team and raising funds for the Joy2theWorld women in Ghana.  His first fundraiser, the Oysterfest in San Francisco (May, 2010) raised funds to provide 45 new loans.  This week, Nick and his team worked at the CountryFest in San Francisco – at the Ticket Booth.  The team [...]

Team in the Field – Matthew Brady

Matthew Brady, a member of New Medicine, contacted Joy2theWorld last summer inquiring about our work in Ghana.  Matthew spent a month in Ghana (University of Ghana) while in college and he missed the wonderful people there.  Could he join us on our next trip?  But how would Matthew “make a difference”?
As it turned out, Matthew [...]

Team in the Field – Nancy Barrera

Nancy Barrera, a good friend of Joy2theWorld, and a member of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, joined the team to introduce a simple version of a compost toilet.  Sanitation is a huge concern for our women.  We take so much for granted here.  In rural Ghana, families are LUCKY to share an outhouse, using chemicals [...]

Team in the Field – John Wade

Every visit to Ghana includes new team members who have a great deal to give to Ghana.  “Making a Difference” takes different forms and everyone brings a special gift.  Historically, one of our key members, John Wade, brought his expertise in environmental issues to Ghana.  John is responsible for bringing our wellsite to Medie.