Greece supporters learn how to process local food stuffs
In a very jubilant and loving mood, 65 ActionAid supporters from Greece spent four days in Kyekyewere, one of ActionAid Ghana’s communities in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra region. 20 of the supporters spent a night in the village to get more intimate with members of the community.
Earlier on Monday, October 31, 2011, the stage was set for the foundation of 3-unit classroom block to be laid. Immediately the opening ceremony was performed, amidst drumming and dancing, the volunteers changed into their ‘working gears’ and the construction began. This was continued on the next day Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to the admiration of members of the communities and the local authority heads who visited the site to say thank you to the hardworking guests and friends from Greece.
The 65 volunteers were not only putting up a classroom block, they also took turns in batches to integrate into the social life of the community people by trekking to the farm to harvest cassava and palm fruits. The volunteers under the guidance of their hosts learnt to harvest and processed cassava into dough and garri. The palm fruits were processed into palm oil amidst jubilation. Another batch was in the makeshift kitchen with their Kyekyewere counterparts to prepare a variety of meals for lunch and dessert.
I was really happy when I learnt I was coming to Ghana. At first, I never knew why I was happy; but now I know – I am more than happy to support this community. The reception is overwhelming!
Maria said.
The children in the community are so friendly. They are full of smiles; I love it here. It’s great to be here.
Eleftheria said full of smiles.
The rhythmic throbs of the kpanlogo drums interlaced with melodious songs in the background kept the energy of all alive.
But the question being asked is this: would the community sustain the momentum of this communal spirit? ActionAid Ghana will follow up on this.