My African Experience as a volunteer homeopath in Ghana

By Primrose Matheson

My journey to Ghana started with an introduction to ‘The Ghana Homeopathy Project’ from Angie who I met whilst studying in London.  Having read literature about the project I then contacted Linda Shannon and set about organising a fund raising event in Guernsey for which she came over for.  That was two years ago and finally in 2010 I was able to book up my flight and along with Angie to make the journey myself, to see the difference a small group of homeopaths were making in the remote areas of Ghana.  After flying into Accra which like many cities was a bombardment to the senses (although I must admit I enjoyed the backdrop of reggae that seemed to follow us where ever we went) I was excited about getting out of the city and into the village at Mafi Seva where the clinic is based. Continue reading

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A Rewarding Volunteering Experience

By Angelika Metzger, who is board member of the Ghana Homeopathy Project and a practicing homeopath in London. She writes:
I travelled to Ghana in October 2010 to connect with the Project in Ghana. I was accompanied by Primrose Matheson, a recently qualified colleague who came to volunteer in support of our work and to gain experience in a rural clinical setting. We left London packed to the full with homeopathic supplies and gifts so generously donated to our Project.
During this visit my time was divided between Mafi-Seva, a rural village in the Volta region and the capital Accra. Emperor, Continue reading

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The Value of Your Donations

10 pounds one month can provide ongoing homeopathic treatment for a family of 5

25 pounds per month can give a students a fully supportive bursary for an accredited 2 year diploma course in Accra to gain a  qualification in homeopathy

A 25 pounds donation can pay for a set of essential books for homeopathic students

A 25 pound donation can pay for an essential starter remedy kit  to start practising Continue reading

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The vision of Ghana Homeopathy Project

Ghana Homeopathy Project BannerOur vision

Our charity’s main objective is the relief and prevention of disease working closely with local community developments and initiatives. Further, we support the development of homeopathic education and vocational training facilities together with local partners, in conjunction with established health workers and local practices. Our vision extends to make homeopathy available to deprived communities as a valid and affordable form of treatment and to initiate health education. Continue reading

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Student feedback Richard’s class

From: Richard Pitt
Date: 19 June 2010
Subject: student feedback

Hi All,

here are some comments, and photo of the students.

Richard's Homeopathic Students

Emmanuel G Arthur

My experience in the class has really given great relief and a light thrown on all I am practicing as an apprentice homeopath. Continue reading

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Volunteer Ralf in Ghana

For three weeks in July-August this year I was a volunteer for the Ghana Homeopathy Project

One of the impressive achievements of this organisation is the introduction of a two year course of homeopathy. My role as a volunteer consisted partly of teaching a first year group homeopathy in Accra, capital of Ghana, and to practise and teach the practice of homeopathy to volunteers in the Continue reading

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Homeopathic Education in Accra

The Ghana Homeopathy project runs a 2 year Certificate Course in Accra. At present we are training 16 students, who will attend 300 hours of lectures and workshops as well as sitting in on clinics and an additional module in anatomy, physiology and pathology. The course was initiated by volunteer Richard Pitt, former Director of the Pacific Academy of Homeopathy, San Francisco, who spent 8 months in Ghana, having just returned to the USA in August 2010. The sudents who wish can continue for a 3rd year to complete a more advanced 500 hour course. We have been able to send experienced homeopaths and teachers from abroad to train the students.

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an interview with Emperor

An interview with Emperor

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Report from Kumasi

child, KumasiIts a mellow evening in Benin, a good time for reflection on my past 6 months in Ghana. More importantly my homeopathic experience and I can share to hopefully encourage future volunteers to embrace the most friendly and welcoming country I have had the privilege to visit.

Before I left UK in Jan 2009 it was decided that Kumasi (Ghana’s second city) maybe the place for me to concentrate my homeopathic efforts. However I spent the first 4 weeks visiting the other clinics already set up by Mel Dupres and GHP in Accra and Seva.

Then I moved to Kumasi, hosted by the most welcoming family ‘chez Boaten’ plus 1,100 children, who even after 5 months still used me as a human climbing frame! I now know what a female spider feels like carrying her young, not to mentioned having my hair chewed and arms licked just to check on the white flavour – I loved it! The Ghanian children have a very special quality, I dare say if my backpack was not already bursting my fiancee would be a little suprised when meeting me at the airport!

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The story of our Kumasi clinic

We began working in Kumasi at the request of newly qualified Ghanian homeopath Bonsu Boaten. It was wonderful to find that we could work together and shared the same vision

How we started the clinic

Volunteer homeopath Sara Savage travelled to Kumasi to work with Bonsu, and stayed for 4 months. In Kumasi, Sara conducted clinics at first at Bonsu’s Montessori school and his doctor aunt’s clinic.

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