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First weeks in Ghana

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I've been in Ghana now for two weeks. This is the length of a period that usually tourists like to spend in favored destinations.  Unfortunately, as a tourist, I would be a lousy one. So far I haven't visited any famous sightseeings or parks in Ghana, attended safaris, filled my wardrobe with colorful prints, or spent hundreds of cedis in markets. In fact, so far I've spent only 1 cedi to purchase ginger for my cold.  My "tourist period" - the two weeks - has passed by moving into my new home, and getting to know my workplace, my area, and Ghanaian culture. I've also made start with Twi classes (the most widely spoken local language) and already had a chance to attend a funeral and a Christian Sunday Service. And well, catch a cold. Because it is rainy season now. And every other day it pours cats and dogs in 30-degree heat. So who is this odd tourist you're reading here about?  Me, Saile! A European Union Aid Volunteer who next 6 months lives in Ghana, As...

Ghana get ready!

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4AM in the Tallinn Airport My preparation for Ghana lasted four months -- from the moment I applied for an EU Humanitarian Aid Volunteer position in January until the moment I stepped my foot on a plane to Accra in May.  The idea to apply came when I was scrolling a Facebook feed and an ad on Mondo's page caught my eye. They were looking for a person with communication and digital skills, who would work with a Ghanaian NGO Rays of Hope Centre, which educates street children and helps them to return to society. I'd always thought that professions such as a doctor, engineer, teacher, handicrafter, etc are mostly the ones asked for volunteering. But this project was looking for a person with a background in communications, marketing, and project management. Exactly what I had done so far! Therefore I was happy to contribute since I saw it as a way to do something meaningful with my skillset.  Equally attractive was an opportunity to travel to Ghana to Africa. To a country and a c...