Saturday
Some of the volunteers started the weekend off with yoga led by Sara at the White House. Later in the day volunteers began the project of painting the KG classroom in the MA primary school as part of our infrastructure. Then the rest of the weekend was spent relaxing and planning for the week ahead.
Monday
The group were up and ready this morning for farm engagement in preparation for Framer’s Day Event. We had to arrive at the office at 7:00AM to start the day off. The team were divided into four groups: the media team and three other groups went to different farms. The first group went to Mr. Dadzie’s which was a charcoal, coconut, cassava, garden eggs and papaya farm. The second group went to Aunty Ama’s mixed cropping farm and then to her husband’s- Frank Kwasis palm wine and slow gin farm. The third group went to Mr Quansahs mixed cropping farm and they were harvesting the produce. The whole really enjoyed visiting the farms of community members.
Whilst this was going on, the latest infrastructure project began. Masons have been hired to raise the roof of a classroom in the Islamic school, which was too low and hot for the students.
Tuesday
Today was the last day of teaching in the MA Primary for the volunteers. we gave the classes a action research survey test to find out the impact of our project over our time in Abro from Cycle 1 to Cycle 7. It was sad to have our last lesson in the schools. the day was led very well by team leaders Vivian and Steph as the made sure the day ran smoothly and efficiently. In the afternoon we also had a meeting about the plans for the Farmers Day Event.
Wednesday
Again we woke up bright and early this morning to get to the office for 7:00AM so we could attend Farm Engagement. The first group went to Kwabena Quansah’s farm which had cassava, tomatoes and garden eggs. Then the group joined the second group at Mr Anors farm on the hill, which is the biggest cassava in the whole of Abrobiano. Volunteers helped with weeding and got cassava for reward. the media team went to Mr Quansahs farm to film the harvesting of produce and get footage for the Farmers Day Event. In the evening we went to Clinton and Robbie’s social which involved dancing, pineapple, thisway chocolate drink and doughnuts.
Thursday
Today we went to the office and focused on completing the water sachet football net for the community and we can begin with another one for the Boabab Centre. We also focused on individual teamwork to get planned and organised for our upcoming activities.
We were also treated to great MCDs from Steph, on Durham and Newcastle, and Vivian who talked about Ashanti traditions.
Friday
This morning was another early morning for Fishing engagement. Kwabena Quansah kindly took us out onto the lagoon.
We all really enjoyed the opportunity of seeing Abrobiano from a different angle. In the afternoon we had KWIK done by Deladem on HTML and Selet on Cashew farming which were both interesting. And we then finished the day with our team meeting.
By Sarah & Bernadine
