We will provide free medical clinics, wellness checks, and wound care clinics to three remote villages in eastern Ghana. In addition, we will we will engage in meaningful health education regarding menstrual hygiene as well as cervical cancer awareness and prevention. We will also build community empowerment programs and collaborate with local healthcare workers to build sustainable health solutions.
All ages (pediatrics, adults, geriatrics) will benefit from direct medical care. Education regarding cervical cancer awareness menstrual hygiene education will benefit women of all ages.
There will be immediate impact in regards to the direct medical care that will be provided in the medical clinics and wound care clinics. The education provided regarding menstrual hygiene and teaching girls and women how to sew their own reusable sanitary pads will be incredibly long-lasting. This is something they can teach their friends and loved ones and even sell reusable sanitary pads in their community which can provide financial income.
The communities of Fodzoku and Torgome in the Volta region of Ghana were the focus of this outreach trip. This initiative was designed as a holistic intervention, engaging individuals across all age groups, from young children (12 months old) to older adults (age 89) - with a focus on healthcare, empowerment, wellness, and environmental responsibility. In each of these communities, we began by engaging with local leaders and stakeholders, ensuring cultural alignment, trust-building, and active community participation. Notably, community leaders were not just observers but active participants, experiencing the outreach firsthand. Their involvement strengthened the ownership, trust and continuity of impact. We provided general medical consultations, blood pressure screening, blood sugar screening, malaria screening and deworming treatment. Home visits were also conducted to perform wound care for the members of the community suffering chronic wounds. Education was provided regarding menstrual health and hygiene as well as cervical cancer awareness and prevention to the girls and boys in the community. In addition, there was a focus on sustainability and community-driven climate action. Using recycles tires, waste receptacles were created and placed strategically across the communities to promote waste disposal.
