I am partnered with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), and I will be contibuting to the Agriculture as a Business strategy which aims to increase farmers' incomes on a sustainable basis by strengthening their capacity and creating an environment which enables them to take a business approach to farming. Whoa, so how do I do that? Well, I'll probably be going with field agents to meet farmer groups, run workshops, gather information, provide suggestions for improvement, and much more. This project is in a pilot phase, different activities are still being developed, and I will discuss more about them as I get involved.
I think it will be one of the most amazing times of my life and also one of the most difficult, but I love a challenge! This is something I feel like I have to do, I want to learn about and experience the injustices people face, and be part of a solution; it's the right thing to do and it's something I can do. I've got an open heart and mind, a million questions, and I'm wicked excited to meet some of the kindest and most generous people in the world, eat lots of sweet potatoes and mangoes (my favorite!), see the area, learn out their way of life, and share these experiences on this blog and through education and outreach activities when I return to Montreal in August, while making positive contributions and hopefully having some impact.
I want to thank you, my friends, and my family who are supporting me along the way. It means the world!
Please feel free to make comments, ask questions, and/or send me an email.
After a week-long training in Toronto, I fly to Accra, Ghana May 7th. For now, I continue to learn more about the country, its culture and livelihoods, the project, and myself.
To learn more about Ghana, click here.
To listen to sweet Ghanaian music, click here.
To learn more about EWB, click here.
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6 comments:
Hi Meg!
I am so very excited for all the adventures you have quickly approaching.
Can't wait to read about all the experiences you have, and also looking forward to working with you and learning from your efforts when you return back home!
Soph xxx
Yayyy! Ghana Team, go!
Hope you don't mind a link, as I procrastinate (more) on finals...
-Ash
PS: Our placements are definitely close to each other; could be some exciting opportunities to maybe see another white person during our stays. maybe. hehe.
Hey Megan - my email accounts won't open, but as soon as I get to the internet again and MAKE them open, expect a long juicy email and an idea to talk either this Wednesday or late next week. Sorry I couldn't make it happen today!
ROCK ON and I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Hi Meg,
Glad to hear you landed in Ghana! Can't wait to hear how your adventures unfold.
xoxoxo Mum, Laird, Rob & Mika
Hi Meg...
I'm just receiving the emails from EWB (even tough I'm not participating). I'm also a Civil Engineering student and I've done a similar job back home (Argentina). It is a really amazing experience and, as you may notice so far... it is awsome to see how with very little things, even with a smile you can change people's lives.
Enjoy as much as you can!!!
All the best,
Mercedes
Dearest Meg!
Reading your blog and seeing the pictures that you have posted has really made my day. I am in a phase in my life where I am not sure where I am going... but the power, honesty and humbleness of your words have confirmed to me as well that I need to embark on a similar journey. I feel selfish saying that I cannot wait for you to come home, but it is to hear of your amazing stories and learn from what you have experienced. Meg, you have become a true leader and a very have always been an inspirational person. I feel as though I could write for hours, but I actually have to get back to a late late essay that I have yet to hand in....
I am assuming that you will be writing some sort of assessment report or something based on your experience in Ghana, and I think that your thoughts and feedback in your blog is a great start! Or you should save this for your memoirs or even a book!
I love you girl!
Helen xox
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