by Elena & Mara We are interested in exploring the concept of sustainability in Ghana and examining how actions that we, in the west, consider to be “sustainable” are actually impacting people in Ghana. Although there are many components to …
Rethinking Sustainability: Exploring Agriculture and E-waste in Ghana Read more »
By Kayla & Grace Mental health is a hot topic in the United States, with many organizations, like the National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI), working to de-stigmatize mental health disorders and provide support for patients and families. Nevertheless, mental …
By Lauren & Jo Introduction The concept of volunteer tourism, or “voluntourism,” has been a subject of hot debate in recent years. Harmful ideologies and unimpactful “service” projects abroad have been increasingly problematized, sparking a discourse about Americans volunteering abroad, …
Helping or Harming? Child Sponsorship and Voluntourism in Ghana Read more »
By Sarah and Erica African American Studies 310: African Diaspora Experience- Fall 2019 Introduction The cultural lineage in communities comes in a variety of forms, often all playing off of each other. The rich and bountiful history that Africa has …