The Ghana Crew

“Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.”

My fellow teaching volunteers are some of my favorite people in Ghana. These women are inspiring, fun, supportive and adventurous. Just the way I like ‘em. J

Tiffany is a nutrition whiz. Ask this girl anything you need to know about healthy eating, and she’ll help you out. Hearing of her cooking tales has inspired me to want to do more of my own cooking rather than always relying on take-out or frozen pizza. I admire Tiffany because she stands her ground and doesn’t back down from her beliefs. She will be brutally honest with you, but she is also kind and easy to talk to. She has found love in Ghana and I couldn’t be happier for her!

Sonia is a friend to everyone. Literally. This woman makes friends everywhere she goes! I commend her eagerness to connect with people, especially since I often lean towards a life of solitude. Sonia is ambitious and passionate. She is very strong in her faith, and though I don’t hold the same beliefs, I admire her devotion and big heart. Sonia is working very hard to try to get the young people of Ghana to see life in a new light and I know that she will make a major impact wherever she steps foot.

Amy S., my fellow obruni, is exceptionally generous and empathetic. She is a great listener and has, on more than one occasion, sat and listened to my random babble without complaint. Amy is on top of things and she likes to be prepared, which is right up my alley. She graciously opened her home up to visitors and left gifts, maps, and directions to make the stay a little easier for us. Amy really cares about the people in her life and she makes sure to take care of them. Though transitioning homelands is tough, Amy is living a dream with her upcoming move to London. You go girl!

Mabel is that eager young educator who hasn’t let the system jade her. She loves her students and this passion for education shines through when you speak to her. Mabel is soft-spoken, and very intelligent. Being that she is Ghanaian and has been to this country several times, Mabel has been very helpful and generous with advice about how to live and get around safely in Ghana. I have greatly appreciated her insight. Mabel’s gentle spirit and kind heart make you want to be around her because she puts you at ease without even trying. I’m happy to know this girl and am thrilled for her and her love!

For the rest of my life, I will connect this experience to these women. I will be forever grateful to have gotten to know these lovely ladies. Ghana Crew forever!