BA Donates to Guabuliga Clinic

In BA’s work to trigger and sustain holistic community development, several facets of community needs are considered. It is fact, that a healthy population is an essential barometer for a developed community. In consonance, BA is passionate about making health more accessible and affordable to the rural poor. To achieve this goal, in this season of giving, BA donated drugs, equipment and material essentials to the Guabuliga St. Joseph the Worker Clinic. Receiving these items on behalf of the Clinic, Mr. Bismarck; Director of the Catholic Health Unit of the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese applauded BA for the continuous support to the facility and the people of Guabuliga. He pledged his outfit’s commitment to deliver quality healthcare to the people. He also noted that the facility will put the donated items to highest and best use. Witnessing the event, Naa Salifu Tampuri, Chief of Guabuliga also commended BA for the unflinching support to the community. He observed that as partners in development, the community is ever ready to support BA to bring development about. He noted that the people of Guabuliga will support BA with labor to put up a permanent accommodation for health workers in the community. The construction of the apartment is set to start before 2017.

My First Weeks in Guabuliga

Dear Braveaurora Friends,

My name is Julia, I’m 20 years old and I’m from Austria. I’m in Guabuliga since the 29th of October and I will stay here as a volunter till the middle of January. After my stay in Ghana I want to study Social Work in Austria. My hobbies are acting, singing, reading and meeting friends. I act in a theater group since 6 years now and it’s definitely my favorite free time activity.

My first weeks in the north of Ghana were filled with some ups and downs. Everything is so different here and I needed some time to arrive. It’s also my first time on a different continent, but until now it feels like Ghana was the right decision J

During my first weeks in Guabuliga the social workers Madam Suzie and Madam Eklimatu introduced me to their work, e.g. the reintegration concept and the yap programme. I also went to Tamale with the Project Manager  Abdul and Madam Suzie to have a meeting with the Department of Social Welfare (DSW), this was really interesting! Furthermore, Madam Eklimatu and I went to all the reintegration families to update some data. It was an entirely new experience for me to see how people live and work in their compounds. All of them were very friendly and did their best to help us! Of course I also went to the Chief of Guabuliga. I was really, really excited! We had a nice conversation and he welcomed me friendly!

As I mentioned earlier, acting is my greatest passion, that’s why I started working on a play with the YAP members. We try to meet twice a week and the play should show that family care is the best for children. Madam Eklimatu is supporting me during the rehearsals. We met three times so far and I’m excited about our next rehearsals already!

To sum up, I’m very glad to have this opportunity and I want to thank the BRAVEAURORA team for welcoming me in such a kind way!

Best regards,

Julia

The Chief and I

YAP Team Embark on Daytrip

Members of BA’s Young Ambassadors Programme (YAP) comprised of reunified Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) together with their parents had a daytrip to the upper part of Ghana after a great year reaching out to communities and individuals. Recognizing the importance of raising children in a family environment; in an atmosphere of love, happiness, and understanding, the YAP team this year sensitized 20 communities in the West Mamprusi District on the dangers of orphanage-care for children. To incentivize the team for their great work, BA’s social workers and team leader led them to the historic sites. It was an exhilarating experience for them as they got to take upclose shots with crocodiles from the Paga Chief Crocodile Pond and dance to rythms made with rocks at the Pikworo Slave Camp. The team also crossed the Ghanaian border into Burkina Faso to get a short taste of life in a different country. Pictures of the trip are shared below;