toward the end

not really the end..closer to the beginning

not ready to be serious yet

ALSO...

I have been helping the NGO, SISS(self-help initiative support services)

sissghana.org

I interned for them the last time I was in Ghana! 

Warning: throwback ahead

at SISS in 2011 with fellow intern, Eugene

then, in 2012, I wrote my senior paper, at UCI, using the work of SISS as a topic

ANYWAY...

really glad I re-connected with SISS to help them again.

They are currently focusing their efforts on the schools in this slum, Agbogbloshie. 

Supporting the youth is seriously the key to the future.

And, I mean, look at these faces.

"helping" to clean the board
they saw the chance for photo opp!

getting ready to ring the breaktime bell

always makes me smile editing their photos

SISS is trying to get donations for books, learning materials and computers.

With the simple idea of putting books and shelves in every classroom, we hope it keep kids in school. By providing a safe and supportive place to learn education can be enhanced.

I know I took for granted all the materials and space
that helped me learn throughout my years of education

..but learning ain’t easy.

the pathway outside Queensland school 

A small school that is used for TV/game viewing at night
(majority of kids were out playing football on this Friday afternoon!)

fetching the books for the next lesson

These kids are so eager to learn.

Still figuring out how to best spread info to people that would want to help. 

So, I guess ‘share?’ this.. in virtual reality or physical reality.

Sometimes things in the world bring me down, 

but I feel good when I see and meet the people I can have a direct impact on

feel free to email me too brennaj624@gmail.com for communication and collaboration.
And check out sissghana.org

but, thanks for reading this!

especially you mom :)

4 months down

1 month to go

and there is still lots to do here before I go

am excited to come back home

also excited for my future work with Play and Learn

check out the youtube for all the videos i’ve done so far

(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaOMBGQRwkgvSmB3vjFtZ9g)

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exciting progress is being made

I genuinely believe everyone would enjoy it here in Ghana

consider making the trip at least once

think about it

the pictures they take

the kids catch some of the best photos

photos of Richard & Abiba by Kofi

now hear this

Recap

some things that happened since last time

Pablo pet this puppy in Kokrobite

Mary is cool

Selfies

Photoshoot

Pablo went back to California

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Only 2 months left

end of August

Hi

Been over 2 months here now.

These were pictures from last week

Mary shared a pair of shoes with Abiba to kick the ball around

We want to get more girls involved with Play and Learn activities
(Play and Learn facebook)

 because of course they can keep up/ compete with the boys

Saturday the 13th

I always have ideas for things to write, then when I sit down to write, I can't think of anything to write. 

the sky outside the house

the road to the field (gets bad in the rain)

Mary and the puppy(not that small anymore)

making use of the notebooks I made - on a learning day

beginning of the reading session on 7/16

hard to focus when the cameras around

   as I snap this

Saturday the 13th Pt. 2

the early rough version of an original song

(just makes me laugh)

paired with one of my favorite clips

incase you haven't seen it yet:

Promo video we did for Play and Learn Foundation

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been fun filming 

and being productive

Good Things

I have been in Ghana one month and one day now. I have kept myself busy and been very productive with work for Play and Learn (follow PAL blog for even more updates!)

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NEW promo video coming soon...

Photos!

These are from a reading day last Saturday.
We had USAC students volunteer and read with groups of the kids

Great success

I'm really enjoying all the new people I'm meeting and connections I'm making.

Hopefully I will update again before the next full moon.

B

Songs

Play and Learn 2016

first video I edited for them

Gonna be Ghana

I leave for Ghana in 2 weeks

Very excited to work with the Play and Learn Foundation. 

They are doing awesome things

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Here are some good memories from the last time I was in Ghana