The important mission of thelink

To increase cultural awareness and understanding from both sides of the link, long-term mutual enrichment and friendship. Above all, we aim for a balanced link, with give-and-take on both sides, where the benefits are mutual, however; we shall never forget our primary objective, which is to teach and educate.

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Been to Ghana yet?

The right answer is ‘Not yet!’ and in February you can put that right.   Experience fascinating street markets, swim in the warm Atlantic, above all meet the wonderful people. Plymouth’s partnership with Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region is ten years old next year, and this is the first big event to celebrate. If you have a skill to share or want to ‘put something back’ as a volunteer, here is your chance to research possibilities.   You would book your travel and other arrangements independently, and the Plymouth-Ghana Link can help with where to stay, getting your visa, and health issues. We anticipate a group of around twelve, and it is likely that most of us would book at least one flight (there or back) together.   Flights cost from around £500 return (direct for 50% or so more) and travel and food costs within Ghana are very reasonable. Likely dates 16 – 23 February to coincide with half-term, for teachers, more flexible for health service workers, volunteers and others interested but not tied to school term dates.    Want to know more? Come to the next meeting of the Plymouth Ghana Link – 7.00 pm in Babbage Building, Plymouth University, Tuesday December 4 or email the Link Secretary, peterreid@blueyonder.co.uk

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Plymouth High School for Girls Visit

Meeting new friends Read the full account of our visit

Nine very tired but very excited people turned up at the gates of Plymouth High School for Girls at four o’clock in the morning. Saying our last goodbyes we all piled on to the minibus, half asleep, awaiting both the journey and the experience ahead. Mr. Moisob, of course, being the loudest of all nine of us, would not be quiet for the whole two and a half hours to Bristol airport; not so good for the six grumpy teenage girls sitting in the back, we have to be honest!

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Advocate for Africa - Silver Award Winner Hannah Wills from Lipson Community College being awarded the Silver Advocate for Africa Award by Peter Reid, The Secretary of the Link.

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Advocates for Africa  The Plymouth Ghana Link invites people to apply to be Advocates for Africa, with the expectation that those selected will promote Africa and Africa issues in general, and Ghana and our Link with Sekondi-Takoradi in particular.  September saw presentations to three Gold Award Winners - Mikaela Cumbers, Amanda Owen and Polly Boucherat. Click here to read more >>

Mikaela Cumbers and Chair of the Link, Arnet Donkin

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Latest News from Akuapem Hills School

We are proud to announce that with your help and support, the school has been rated Grade A (Outstanding) by the Educational Inspectorate, Akuapem-North District. Read more news further to Nii's recent visit>>

The Vice Chair of the Link with Pupils from Akuapem School

Teens' visit strengthens link

PLYMOUTH'S relationship with Ghana has been strengthened thanks to a visit from a group of teenagers. Three girls from Ghana have spent a week in Plymouth, experiencing life in the South West. Read the full article

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Visit by Erica Kyere from Kuapa Kokoo Cooperative The Link was delighted that Erica Kyere was able to visit Plymouth during Fair Trade Fortnight and International Women's week.  Click here to see the presentation on Women's role in enterprise in Ghana at the University of Plymouth.  Truly inspirational! Read more about Erica>>

Erica Kyere

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Did you Know?

That more fairtrade products are sold in the UK than anywhere else in Europe!

Ghana is 135 and the UK is 28  in the Human Development Index -
http://hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/

Ghana is 69 and the UK is 17 in Transparency International’s Index of corruption (being at the top means your country is the least corrupt)http://www.transparency.org/policy_research/surveys_indices/cpi/2009/cpi_2009_table

LATEST - Click to view the 2011 report - Ghana now 69 and UK is now 16>>
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Millennium Development Goals

Ghana's progress against the Millennium Development Goals>>
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Newsletters First Newsletter>>   Ghana Week 2010>>  Read more about Operation Hernia>> Spring 2011 newsletter

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