Greenie's blog

Greenie is a teacher from Chicago,USA who was with us in Ghana last summer and she is coming back.

She kept a much more detailed blog than we did, so I am listing it here in case you'd like to get an idea of what a summer is like at Aba House.

http://kidconnections.wordpress.com

summer at Aba House

The world didn't come to an end (as predicted) on May 21, so we are going ahead with our summer plans.

Summer programs at Aba House are in session from July 11 -Sept. 21.

This is the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps which started in Ghana. There is a big party planned in Accra at the end of August and we are hosting some RPCV's. If you're looking for someplace to stay, consider our guest house across the street from the ocean.

We are no longer with EARHTLINK , so don't use any of our emails that end in earthlink.net.

aba@culturalcollaborative.org will reach us.

Recently we participated in a book launch party with BOOKS OF HOPE. A wonderful organization in Boston that works with children who have come from Haiti. The children write and publish books of poetry and prose... very empowering. Our long term goal is to have them collaborate with our kids in Ghana. www.booksofhope-ma.org

When different cultures connect, it's a win win situation for everyone.

If you're interested in hearing about our other collaborations, workshops and programs you can sign up for our mailing list at http://www.culturalcollaborative.org

Etsy shop

We are selling adinkra stamps in our new Etsy shop.

Please check it out. The shop name is

African Inspiration.

A few more shots

Our thanks to everyone who came to the show!

RECYCLE GHANA

Here are a few images from the kids gallery show in Philadelphia.

The Aba House kids ROCK!

PANAFEST

July 31-August 8, 2011 We are taking reservations for this special tour. Contact aba@culturalcollaborative.org for details. ..A JOURNEY HOME THE PAN AFRICAN HISTORICAL THEATER FESTIVAL-PANAFEST The Pan African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST) celebrates the traditions and cultures of Africa in GHANA and is an event held every two years for Africans and people of African descent. The idea of PANAFEST is to promote and enhance unity-Pan Africanism,as well as development of the continent of Africa.Activities that mark the event are performances and work in the areas of theatre,drama,music and poetry among others. It features conferences on African arts,history and African relationship with the rest of the world. Many see the event as a pilgrimage to the motherland,a gathering of Africans to celebrate illustrious Pan Africanists like Dr William Burghardt Du Bois,George Padmore,Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah and others.It coincides with a pre-emancipation day candle light vigil to commemorate Ghana's commitment to the total liberation of sons and daughters of African descent. The climax is a colorful durbar of chiefs and people and tour of various places of interest and a walk through the slave routes,monuments and sites.

YOU ARE INVITED

RECYCLE GHANA

Holy Family University Gallery

9801 Frankford Ave.

Philadelphia , PA

USA

I will be at the opening on Feb. 22 6-8 p.m. and would enjoy meeting you.

The work in this show was created by children in Ghana who come to Aba House where they learn that there are no limits to creativity. The children make paper from sugarcane leaves and then books, calendars,cards and other products from the paper.

All proceeds from sales are used to pay school related expenses.