Last week our president, C.B. Kuzlik, spent the week in Ghana, Africa, along with other volunteers of the non-profit organization A Better Life for Kids.
The week began with some fun and games as C.B. assisted with a soccer camp for 200 youths and adults organized by the Opoku Ware School. Soccer is the biggest sport in the country. But, unlike in the U.S., kids play on dirt fields and many do not even wear shoes.
Next, C.B. and other volunteers used their construction skills to help rebuild two homes and one restaurant in the village of Kumasi.
He and others also donated money to purchase 100 goats for families in need. Goats provide milk and meat for consumption. In addition to goat, the people of Ghana eat squirrel and chicken. While C.B. took part in feasting on local meats, his favorite treat was grilled plantains and fresh coconut.
In what little spare time he had, C.B. was able to explore the villages of Accra and Kumasi, two of the biggest in Ghana, and experience their local culture.
“By far, this was my favorite trip I have ever taken,” remarked C.B.
“Electricity in Ghana works around 30% of time, running water is typically available once every three days, and the locals usually eat—on average—one meal a day. Yet, in spite of lacking modern amenities that we take for granted in the U.S., the people of Ghana are so happy, kind, and without complaint.”
Fun Facts: The currency of Ghana is called the cedi. One Ghanaian cedi equals $0.24 U.S. Dollar. Ghanaians rarely drink alcohol and they don’t smoke.
