Going Green
And finally, work has started on planting the garden in the sitting area after putting it off for so long. We cleared the land, filled it up with soil and then planted the grass and trees. With only a couple of weeks left to open the library, I desperately pray our grass grows well before we open up :)
Transforming the yard
The process of converting the sitting area outside has officially started. The plan is to create a garden-like experience by planting lawns and flowers to give the place a natural feel. One thing I have always wanted, is to see Accra go green and I intend to make this small area a good example of how greenery is able to transform a neighborhood.
A metallic container that sat on the plot was taken out to be recycled and work has began on setting up the canopy that will shade the place from Accra's scotching sun.
A metallic container that sat on the plot was taken out to be recycled and work has began on setting up the canopy that will shade the place from Accra's scotching sun.
Volunteers meetup
I hosted friends and volunteers over at the library today. The plan was to clean up, arrange and shelve books. It went great.
It is always an amazing experience meeting and having deep convos with like-minded young people and this was just one of those rear moments.
I met Daniel for the first time and he had an amazing story to tell. He is a Hungarian student studying in Norway. Daniel is making a road trip across West Africa to do voluntary service in Guinea for 6 months. I am totally inspired by his courage and passion. Adwoa also came over to help out. It was our second meetup and I was super excited to see her again. Her support for the library has been incredible and I am glad she is a part of this.



It is always an amazing experience meeting and having deep convos with like-minded young people and this was just one of those rear moments.
I met Daniel for the first time and he had an amazing story to tell. He is a Hungarian student studying in Norway. Daniel is making a road trip across West Africa to do voluntary service in Guinea for 6 months. I am totally inspired by his courage and passion. Adwoa also came over to help out. It was our second meetup and I was super excited to see her again. Her support for the library has been incredible and I am glad she is a part of this.


Gifts from Switzerland
I get the greatest responses from the most unusual places. One of the major things this experience has thought me is that the best surprises come from the most unexpected places.
Today, my friend, Luca started a crowdfunding for the library. His target is to make an amount of chf4800 and I am totally wowed my this amazing gesture. With help from his roommate Celia , they took on the initiative of making a facebook page for the library to spread the word across.
I have known Luca since 2016. I met him when he came to Ghana to shoot a documentary on the handling of e-waste in the Accra. I mentioned the project briefly in one of our convos and he instantly offered to help. I am very grateful to him and all who have contributed in different ways towards making his library a success.
Today, my friend, Luca started a crowdfunding for the library. His target is to make an amount of chf4800 and I am totally wowed my this amazing gesture. With help from his roommate Celia , they took on the initiative of making a facebook page for the library to spread the word across.
I have known Luca since 2016. I met him when he came to Ghana to shoot a documentary on the handling of e-waste in the Accra. I mentioned the project briefly in one of our convos and he instantly offered to help. I am very grateful to him and all who have contributed in different ways towards making his library a success.
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