Ghana's Valley View University in Need of Help
Posted 2009.01.29
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Past Shipments:
- Send a container with computer equipment to Ghana
- Deliver a container to Ghana
- Send a shipment to Ghana
Giving Children Hope (GCH) in collaboration with Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) from La Sierra University, Riverside California is involved in increasing computer literacy in children and providing opportunities for adults to develop marketable skills.
Valley View University, serving students from 15 African countries, is piloting a program to distribute computers to local grade schools. The Valley View students will help maintain the computer facilities in the grade schools to ensure that the children get a meaningful experience. Internet facilities have been established on the Valley View campus for students and the community. Adult training programs are also planned to assist individuals developing their skills and formulating micro business plans. We are excited to be part of this network of institutions and students that not only wish to achieve academically but wish to serve in a thoughtful way to help all people’s lives.
Valley View University, established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, provides students, faculty, and staff with an environment conducive to balanced development of intellectual, spiritual and psycho-social dimensions of life in harmony with our Christian heritage and African culture.
In a context of liberal arts and professional curricula, the University emphasizes academic scholarship, vocational preparation, and cultural understanding leading to a life of service to God and humanity.
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Medical Supplies Arrive in Ghana
Medical supplies arrive at Valley View University’s Nursing Department and on-campus clinic.
Giving Children Hope has been partnering with SIFE from La Sierra University, located in Riverside, CA, to send containers of much needed items to Valley View University in Ghana.
More Medical Supplies Ship
Giving Children Hope partnered again with Valley View University in Ghana to send another 40 foot container of medical supplies to Nursing Department and on-campus clinic. La Sierra University in Riverside is the local partner working with Valley View to assist in the development of Ghana.
Medical Supplies Ship
Giving Children Hope, in partnership with Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and Union Rescue Mission, shipped a 40-foot container of medical equipment and supplies to the Nursing Department and on-campus clinic at Valley View University in Ghana.
Giving Children Hope has partnered with Students in Free Enterprise from La Sierra University, located in Riverside, CA, and Union Rescue Mission to bring much needed items to Valley View University in the past.
Seth Laryea, our partner and President of Valley View University just received the highest civilian honor in Ghana.
The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa. It borders Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. As of 2006 the ratio of doctors per population in Ghana stood at 160,000 to 1.
Students in Free Enterprise is a global non-profit organization that is active in more than 40 countries. SIFE was awarded first place at the World SIFE Competition for their work in Ghana. Giving Children Hope is proud to partner with such inspirational students.
Pharmaceuticals ship and Arrive
The last shipment left for Ghana. Their mobile clinics serves about 12,000 patients month. The clinics treat malaria, skin diseases, gastro disorders and worm infestation.
Here is a thank you from Dr. Wale Adekule who is part of the foundation:
Please accept our appreciation for the efforts on this consignment of medicines. Mouth cannot describe our happiness as we know these medicines will be used to touch the lives of several thousands who are not reached by the Government of Ghana. We live in the other side of civilization, the other side of history and development. And the reality here is that people die in the thousands often due to preventable diseases. More of these deaths occur in rural areas, affecting children who are most vulnerable, These are the areas where the government is not able to reach at the moment. Here lies the importance of these medicines and we are very appreciate that you have indeed risen up to provided hope for these hopeless. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Walke Adekunle
Another Shipment Leaves
Yesterday, Giving Children Hope loaded and shipped a 40-foot container of medical equipment and supplies to the Nursing Department and on-campus clinic at Valley View University in Ghana.
Giving Children Hope partnered with Students in Free Enterprise from La Sierra University, located in Riverside, CA, to bring much needed items to Valley View University.
The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa. It borders Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. As of 2006 the ratio of doctors per population in Ghana stood at 160,000 to 1.
Students in Free Enterprise is a global non-profit organization that is active in more than 40 countries. SIFE was awarded first place at the World SIFE Competition for their work in Ghana. Giving Children Hope is proud to partner with such inspirational students.
Second Shipment Leaves to help Valley View University
Giving Children Hope and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) from La Sierra University, are preparing to send a 40-foot container of medical equipment and supplies to the Nursing Department and on-campus clinic at Valley View University.
Giving Children Hope has been partnering with SIFE from La Sierra University, located in Riverside, CA, to send containers of much needed items to Valley View University in Ghana.
The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa. It borders Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. As of 2006 the ratio of doctors per population in Ghana stood at 160,000 to 1.
Students in Free Enterprise is a global non-profit organization that is active in more than 40 countries. SIFE was awarded first place at the World SIFE Competition for their work in Ghana. Giving Children Hope is proud to partner with such inspirational students.
Container is scheduled to leave Wednesday, February 13.
Shipment Leaves
Right now the second container from the partnership between La Sierra University and Giving Children Hope is in transit to Valley View University close to Accra, Ghana. The container has 275 computers, monitors, network switches and other equipment. The computers will be used for several pilot programs designed to empower the people of Ghana to benefit from the global opportunities that come with computer literacy and networking with the world. Among the programs are training in the basic computer skills for area residences and Valley View students. Part of the training will include helping persons learn how to market the skills they have learned to give them tangible benefits for their lives. Valley View University is also piloting programs where computers will be donated to area primary and secondary schools. The computers will be periodically maintained by Valley View students to assure effective use of the computers by the schools. Many of the primary students had never even seen a computer. Now they will be able to gain valuable life skills early. SIFE is planning to start a presence at Valley View this year to assist with these programs and other training in micro business.
The partnership with Valley View University provides many exciting opportunities to serve effectively in Ghana. Our vision is that all peoples should be able to share in the blessings that we often take for granted. If you would like to be part of it or contribute to specific projects, please contact Marvin Payne, La Sierra University. Marvin is on the Board of Directors for GCH. (mpayne@lasierra.edu).
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