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Oh Mighty Africa, O Ghana
Akwaaba I am welcomeand God speaks to my soul!
Oh Mighty Africa, O Ghana
Akwaaba I am welcomeand God speaks to my soul!
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Called by faith, we
traveled to commissionboreholes and to be in
solidarity with thepeople of Ghana
Called by faith, we
traveled to commissionboreholes and to be in
solidarity with thepeople of Ghana
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We were privileged tojourney in common faith
into 4 villages in theNorthern Region and
witness the living out ofthe Gospel of love
We were privileged tojourney in common faith
into 4 villages in theNorthern Region and
witness the living out ofthe Gospel of love
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The roads led toThe roads led to
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Northern Region LandscapeNorthern Region Landscape
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Hospitality and
gratitude wereexperienced thanks
to LivingW
atersgenerosity.
Two villages receivedyour water. We were
able to visit one.
Hospitality and
gratitude wereexperienced thanks
to LivingW
atersgenerosity.
Two villages receivedyour water. We were
able to visit one.
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Living Water borehole
Gbankurugu Village
Living Water borehole
Gbankurugu Villagell
First stop,
the school
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WATER has chosen toplace wells near to
schools.The result ismore children attend
also and receive the
messages of waterand sanitation.
WATER has chosen toplace wells near to
schools.The result ismore children attend
also and receive the
messages of waterand sanitation.
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Universallanguage
is smiles
Universallanguage
is smiles
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The biggest hit; soccer balls for schoolThe biggest hit; soccer balls for school
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We played Simon Says
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We did word games
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We check out the workbooksWe check out the workbooks
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Pump
ready
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Faith in a universal God brings us together to
bless the boreholes
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This part of
the systemis designed
so that
farmanimals are
also
providedwith water
This part of
the systemis designed
so that
farmanimals are
also
providedwith water
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Families welcomed us into
their homes
Families welcomed us into
their homes
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Gifts of GratitudeGifts of Gratitude
Guinea fowl
eggs
Ground nuts
Millet
FansPalm wine
Guinea fowl
eggs
Ground nuts
Millet
FansPalm wine
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School students stormed the car with
excitement as we left
School students stormed the car with
excitement as we left
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On the road to WiagaOn the road to Wiaga
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First pay respects to the chiefFirst pay respects to the chief
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The lake in front of Thomas home
provides fish for the village
The lake in front of Thomas home
provides fish for the village
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Dancers from the St. Francis youth
group greeted us
Dancers from the St. Francis youth
group greeted us
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Our Lady of Sorrows & SJV funded
donkeys, carts, and plows for 3 families
Our Lady of Sorrows & SJV funded
donkeys, carts, and plows for 3 families
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Families thanked us with giftsFamilies thanked us with gifts
A liveguinea
fowlGuinea
fowl eggs
A liveguinea
fowlGuinea
fowl eggs
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Women from Wiaga
build their school
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Feedingprogram
provided byprivate
donations
Feedingprogram
provided byprivate
donations
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Lord, when did we see you
hungry and feed you?
Lord, when did we see you
hungry and feed you?
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Wiaga United Soccer TeamWiaga United Soccer Team
Started by a young man with a MastersDegree in Sociology, the team bringshope to the 50% unemployment area
Started by a young man with a MastersDegree in Sociology, the team bringshope to the 50% unemployment area
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Team members ages 13 to 21Team members ages 13 to 21
Each player signsa contract that
requires them toremain
substance freeand to follow
many highexpectation
rules
Each player signsa contract that
requires them toremain
substance freeand to follow
many highexpectation
rules
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They set a great example for the
next generation
They set a great example for the
next generation
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St.Francis Xavier Parish
St.Francis Xavier Parish
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Mass and BaptismMass and Baptism
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Sisters of Mary ImmaculateSisters of Mary Immaculate
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Leaving Wiaga, we travel
south back to Tamale
Leaving Wiaga, we travel
south back to Tamale
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Clean water VS. the guinea wormClean water VS. the guinea worm
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Jim Niquette, Founder of W.A.T.E.R., pointsout the statistics boreholes effectively
eradicate the guinea worm every time
Jim Niquette, Founder of W.A.T.E.R., pointsout the statistics boreholes effectively
eradicate the guinea worm every time
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Ghana Health Services medical centerGhana Health Services medical center
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Mohammed,age four,
with GuineaWorm
Mohammed,age four,
with GuineaWorm
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The Guinea Worm can take 3 weeksto emerge and is very painful
The Guinea Worm can take 3 weeksto emerge and is very painful
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Medical assistant carefully wraps the wormaround gauze and dresses the wound
Medical assistant carefully wraps the wormaround gauze and dresses the wound
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CLEAN WATER is the solutionto the problem
Thank you, supporters ofW.A.T.E.R. for loving your
neighbors across the world
CLEAN WATER is the solutionto the problem
Thank you, supporters ofW.A.T.E.R. for loving your
neighbors across the world
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We traveled to Kumasi to learn
about BuruliU
lcer
We traveled to Kumasi to learn
about BuruliU
lcer
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Buruli Ulcer is believed to be a water
born disease found in tropicalclimates
The bacteria enters an open scratchand can be treated best when
caught at the nodule stage. Once
the nodule becomes ulcerated, itspreads rapidly
Buruli Ulcer is believed to be a water
born disease found in tropicalclimates
The bacteria enters an open scratchand can be treated best when
caught at the nodule stage. Once
the nodule becomes ulcerated, itspreads rapidly
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Some of the slides were difficult to watchSome of the slides were difficult to watch
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The director of the Buruli Ulcer Medical Center inKumasi gave us a tour of the facility
The director of the Buruli Ulcer Medical Center inKumasi gave us a tour of the facility
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Lord, when were you illand we took care of
you?
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Water in Africa Through
Everyday Responsiveness
Water in Africa Through
Everyday Responsiveness
http://www.waterinafrica.org
W.A.T.E.R. thanks Living Water
for making an enormous
difference in the villages of
Ghana.
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O mighty Africa, O Ghana
Akwaaba I am welcome
And God speaks to my
soul!
O mighty Africa, O Ghana
Akwaaba I am welcome
And God speaks to my
soul!
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That which is
good is neverfinished
That which is
good is neverfinished
African Proverb