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)

and why not follow on Facebook and Instagram to see new photos too

exciting progress is being made