Trip Overview

Smiling boy carrying block on his head

Pictures & Reports

Friends from Awaso is a photo essay showing our Ghanaian friends and their way of life.

Advocacy in Africa is a story about connecting with the village of Awaso.

One block at a time is a PowerPoint slide show detailing the house construction process in Ghana.

Participants

Here is the roster of our team.

Background

Here are some of our original Trip Details, What to Expect, What to Bring and About Ghana links

Goals Accomplished

  1. Cultural exchange
  2. Educate, activate, & advocate for the HFHI mission
  3. Team cohesiveness
  4. Build houses
  5. Spiritual & personal growth

Trip Extension

Several team members participated in an optional excursion to the Upper Volta Region after completion of the Habitat mission.

Trip Dates

January 22 through February 6, 2005. See details on the daily itinerary.

Price

Total was about $2,500 to $2,900 including donations, round trip airfare, lodging, meals, immunizations, passports, R&R, etc.