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X-WR-CALDESC:Come make a difference in the health of the people in the rura
 l village of Okurase\, Ghana West Africa. WE welcome health professionals\
 , teachers\, librarians\, young people\, and adults who like to read to ch
 ildren\, anyone who works with wood – drum makers\, carvers\, furniture ma
 kers\, carpenters\, builders\, farmers\, gardeners\, all ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ f
 amily near and far\, and anyone who wants to be a part of a significant ch
 ange process. You will work side-by-side with ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Okurase staff\, vill
 age residents and leaders\, and Ghanaian professionals to focus on prevent
 ion. The 4 areas of focus include:\n1.	ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANLINESS: The commu
 nity has few resources for managing waste. As well as\, Ghana has one of t
 he highest deforestation rates in Africa. Deforestation affects air qualit
 y\, weather\, water sources\, and food supplies. Tree planting and use of 
 organic methods in growing food have been identified as important methods 
 to combat climate change.  \n2.	WOMEN AND GIRL’S HEALTH: Women’s health car
 e is sometimes challenging in rural Ghana due to low resources and lack of
  information. \n3.	FOOD AND PERSONAL SAFETY FROM DISEASE PROCESSES: Prevent
 ion of disease processes need emphasis. \n4.	READING AND DEVELOPMENT: Many 
 children do not have opportunities to participate in reading activities to
  increase knowledge and cognitive development.\n\nA flyer and detailed iti
 nerary with additional information about the trip to attend the Village He
 alth Outreach including costs are provided below. Let us know if you have 
 any questions. If you would like to register\, you can click on the 'Regis
 ter Now' button. Be aware that you will need an electronic photo of your p
 assport and payment information to register.
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DESCRIPTION:Come make a difference in the health of the people in the rural
  village of Okurase\, Ghana West Africa. WE welcome health professionals\,
  teachers\, librarians\, young people\, and adults who like to read to chi
 ldren\, anyone who works with wood – drum makers\, carvers\, furniture mak
 ers\, carpenters\, builders\, farmers\, gardeners\, all ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ fa
 mily near and far\, and anyone who wants to be a part of a significant cha
 nge process. You will work side-by-side with ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Okurase staff\, villa
 ge residents and leaders\, and Ghanaian professionals to focus on preventi
 on. The 4 areas of focus include:\n1.	ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANLINESS: The commun
 ity has few resources for managing waste. As well as\, Ghana has one of th
 e highest deforestation rates in Africa. Deforestation affects air quality
 \, weather\, water sources\, and food supplies. Tree planting and use of o
 rganic methods in growing food have been identified as important methods t
 o combat climate change.  \n2.	WOMEN AND GIRL’S HEALTH: Women’s health care
  is sometimes challenging in rural Ghana due to low resources and lack of 
 information. \n3.	FOOD AND PERSONAL SAFETY FROM DISEASE PROCESSES: Preventi
 on of disease processes need emphasis. \n4.	READING AND DEVELOPMENT: Many c
 hildren do not have opportunities to participate in reading activities to 
 increase knowledge and cognitive development.\n\nA flyer and detailed itin
 erary with additional information about the trip to attend the Village Hea
 lth Outreach including costs are provided below. Let us know if you have a
 ny questions. If you would like to register\, you can click on the 'Regist
 er Now' button. Be aware that you will need an electronic photo of your pa
 ssport and payment information to register.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200706T000000
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LOCATION:Okurase\, Ghana
SUMMARY:12th Annual Village Health Outreach - International Volunteer Trip 
 Details
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