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I would like to thank IVHQ for all the information & support before my placement in Ghana.

IVHQ in Ghana has been incredibly supportive throughout especially Gideon who phoned and visited us regularly, patiently listening to all our queries & suggestions.

Seth & Vivian at the Turquoise programme (Becky's Children's Home & School) in Senya Beraku were inspirational in what they are achieving, their kindness and support to us all was outstanding. Also a thank you to Robert and Frances who accompanied us often for our safely & guidance.

It has been a moving and amazing experience to live and work with people who do so much with so little.

Being close to the sea was a huge added bonus for me. After work at the clinic to be able to walk to the beach often with children from Becky's Home who absolutely delighted at being in the sea was wonderful.

I was also very grateful to share my experiences and room with another 'older' volunteer forming what I'm sure will be a lasting friendship so thank you for putting us together.

I would highly recommend IVHQ to anyone interested in being a volunteer.

Lastly, I wanted to mention the importance of preventative measures against malaria & typhoid, these diseases accounted for up to 90% of cases at Senya Beraku Medical Clinic. During my stay four volunteers from another organisation visited the clinic & were all ill with malaria (one with typhoid too). Two became very ill having to go to hospitals in Accra. I would advise sprays, nets as well as preventative medications.

So thank you again and I hope to be back!