This week has proven to be one of the most productive and busy weeks yet, whilst here in Abro. With only two weeks remaining, the workload has increased and the team have responded with a lot of work to show for it!
This was the week of the framer’s day event, managed by Robbie, therefore there was plenty to organize by the time it came around on Friday. As part of the event, the team bravely accepted the challenge of providing the local farmers, fishermen and the remainder of the community with a unique local cultural dance, which meant one thing – us UK volunteers needed to rehearse in order to prevent a calamitous slip up on the day. Almost daily we managed to fit in the time to practice our routines and ensure our hips were in tip top shape for the big day…
Over the time we have spent here in Abrobiano, a major project we have looked to complete and provide the community with before we have to leave is the production of a football sachet net. At times it has been a painstakingly long process as we gradually edge closer to the size of a goal, but this week team Abro finally completed the net ready to be handed over to the village for full use! We have even just started another one…
The infrastructure team have been very busy recently and this is evident through the on-going roofing at the Islamic primary and also the painting of the MA primary classroom. With a little help from the whole team and the impressive art skills of Sara and co, we have transformed the room from a; dull, dusty and bland 4 walls to a colourfully engaging room which the kids and teachers alike have been delighted to see the visual change. It’s just a shame that we are unable to do every room, as I know everyone has loved getting involved in it and seeing the happy faces of the kids!
This Thursday, up stepped Fred and his chance to shine in his ACD. Teaching, educating and entertaining the group on his own, he produced a thoroughly interesting session on Sustainable global goals- the last one of the project! A well delivered and thought out session included the team to explain their thoughts and choices around the millennium goals and how we can all make a difference to the world, in ways that we may not have thought before. Very thought provoking.
So after a hectic week, Friday was here. All the preparations and all the effort everyone had put in would now have something to show for it! The day started at 1, therefore the morning was dedicated to ensuring everything was in shape and in order for the schedule of the day. The turnout was impressive and the village gathered in anticipation in the market square as Vivian and Jack hosted proceedings. With a; local DJ, cultural dances from schools, raffle, guest speakers from a cape coast university lecturer and our very own Selet, the day flowed perfectly as the locals sat back and enjoyed a day to highlight the importance of famers and fishermen to a local community, such as Abrobiano. Oh, the dancing went swimmingly well, just in case you were wondering…
With only 2 weeks now left in the village, it’s dawning on us all how little we have left here… no doubt next week will be just as productive and memorable.
