I also learnt customs I was never taught at home such as praying at assembly and before meals, etc.

Their culture was something that made me think as it was very different from mine but nonetheless important.I think volunteering with all such generous and non-prejudice people has made me open my mind and reaffirm the saying "Money can help towards happiness but does not guarantee it 100%".

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The staff that works for uVolunteer made my stay really comfortable as well as pleasant. I was able to visit famous places around Koforidua and also to make my wish come true, which was to teach the Ghanaian children and at the same time learn from them. I learnt people should try to share everything they have, life is warmer and more agreeable if you offer what you have, to those not only you most love but also to the ones that have nothing to live on.

Katelyn Kennedy

I also learnt customs I was never taught at home such as praying at assembly and before meals, etc. Their culture was something that made me think as it was very different from mine but nonetheless important.

I think volunteering with all such generous and non-prejudice people has made me open my mind and reaffirm the saying “Money can help towards happiness but does not guarantee it 100%”.

The showing of affection, respect, friendship, generosity, just to mention a few was so widespread that it was hard to believe that all these things could be found altogether in one place at the same time.

Volunteering in Koforidua for Ghana uVolunteer Network has been a memorable experience thanks to the organization that planned my vacation but also thanks to the people that live here and make it easier for the “brownies” to feel as they were at home.

The staff that works for uVolunteer made my stay really comfortable as well as pleasant. I was able to visit famous places around Koforidua and also to make my wish come true, which was to teach the Ghanaian children and at the same time learn from them. I learnt people should try to share everything they have, life is warmer and more agreeable if you offer what you have, to those not only you most love but also to the ones that have nothing to live on.

I also learnt customs I was never taught at home such as praying at assembly and before meals, etc. Their culture was something that made me think as it was very different from mine but nonetheless important.

I think volunteering with all such generous and non-prejudice people has made me open my mind and reaffirm the saying “Money can help towards happiness but does not guarantee it 100%”.

The showing of affection, respect, friendship, generosity, just to mention a few was so widespread that it was hard to believe that all these things could be found altogether in one place at the same time.

Volunteering in Koforidua for Ghana uVolunteer Network has been a memorable experience thanks to the organization that planned my vacation but also thanks to the people that live here and make it easier for the “brownies” to feel as they were at home.

By Katelyn Kennedy

At the end of my program, I left this report for uVolunteer. I hope it helps future volunteers have a good understanding of the uVolunteer program. I've also allowed uVolunteer to give out my email address to those interested in asking me questions about my trip and the uVolunteer program.

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