Kwame From Ghana

Dec 7, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

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Kwame is currently in Buipe. We have been delighted by the progress of the returnees house which is now fully roofed and operational. The trees are growing well, unsurprisingly as Adamu is currently watering them three times a day!

The foundations are in for the river project and we are working hard to find the most viable sanitation solutions.

Kwame met with his sister Candi (in the middle) yesterday. It was an emotional day, he hadn’t seen her for over 30 years.

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by africanactivities | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Over the past few years, conversations around belonging, identity, and representation in the New Forest have been quietly growing. In response to that, writer, community artist and researcher Amy Hardingson, was commissioned by Artful Scribe to explore the diversity...

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by africanactivities | April 13, 2026 | Corporate, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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by africanactivities | November 7, 2025 | Nightjar, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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by africanactivities | October 13, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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by africanactivities | August 18, 2025 | Nightjar | 0 Comments

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by africanactivities | April 14, 2025 | Nightjar | 0 Comments

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by africanactivities | October 23, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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by africanactivities | October 15, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

There’s a story I’ve been reluctant to tell. It’s a narrative that doesn’t quite fit the image many have of Africa, of the "orphan in need" or the "lucky child" who found their way into Western-funded care. But the truth is, there’s more to our story than these...

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by africanactivities | August 23, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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by africanactivities | April 22, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In the dynamic realm of team building workshops for small groups, finding activities that truly energize and unite participants can be a challenge. However, there's one powerful tool that stands out: West African drumming. This immersive experience not only...

Kwame From Ghana

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Kwame met with his sister Candi (in the middle) yesterday. It was an emotional day, he hadn’t seen her for over 30 years.

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