My experience in Have, Ghana, will never be forgotten. There is so much beauty and peace in the day-to-day lives of the people. From the start I was welcomed with open arms in my village and became very spoiled by the kindness of the people, their attention and appreciative present-tense way of living. It's just an entirely different mindset than what I am used to, and it was a breath of fresh air.
The impact of EDYM Village on the local Have community also truly amazes me. The organization aids their community in all ways possible: from sustainable agriculture methods to education to micro-finance. I was proud to get my hands dirty and to help in EDYM's growth.
Many fond memories continue to stick out in my mind: Trekking up Have's mountainside with local friends, introducing the game of frisbee, trying new local dishes like Banku for the first time, learning how to graft mango trees, manufacturing Moringa Tea, the peacefulness of just sitting on a family's porch, invitations to local football practices, late night drumming sessions, and the weekend excursions all over Ghana with Gunadiish and the other volunteers. I wish I had had the opportunity to stay longer than one month.
Rashelle Simpson Have Village volunteer
Sustainable Agriculture
August, 2007
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