Wellllcome to SPIMA!

Meeting 1: October 11, 2012

First Up
Introductions: Name, year, major, hometown
Exec board

High and Low of the week What are you doing over fall break?

Ewe Lesson of the Week

Greeting (in succession): - ndi (or ndor, Fiayi) = good morning, afternoon, evening - Femetor= how are the people in the place? - Edo= fine - E foa (or Milenyuida) = How are you? - Eee= good/fine/yes - Woezor-lo= you are welcome here - yo= is an acknowledgement

Expectations
We have a lot to cover, therefore.. You are required to come to ALL meetings
2 absences allowed per semester If you are going to miss meeting, email Jess and I

Participate in all fundraising efforts

These are a fantastic way to bond with your team

Pay deposits and turn in forms in a timely manner

We will email you out a timeline

Precepts
Uninformed good intentions can cause more harm than good. Cultural differences inform quality work and partnerships. Health is central to well-being and quality of life. Sustainability is the pillar of lasting impact and capacity building. The use of trust in community leaders is critical for gaining the support of the community. Positive impact isnt always tangible. Knowledge informs sustainable service. Our actions will be characterized by forethought. Our group will not enter country without clearly defined goals and individuals trained to meet those goals.

Shared Beliefs
The communitys opinion should inform the aid we provide. We will never judge what is in the best interest of the community by ourselves. We will never deliver aid that ends when we leave. Our service will be a catalyst for development and health improvement after we are gone. Upon leaving the community, citizens should feel we should accomplish something together, not believe we have provided something as a gift.

Intro to Ghana

Lake Volta
Largest man made lake!

Some Facts
Languages: Asante 14.8%, Ewe 12.7%, Fante 9.9%, Boron (Brong) 4.6%, Dagomba 4.3%, Dangme 4.3%, Dagarte (Dagaba) 3.7%, Akyem 3.4%, Ga 3.4%, Akuapem 2.9%, other (includes English (official)) 36.1% (2000 census) Religions: Christian 68.8% (Pentecostal/Charismatic 24.1%, Protestant 18.6%, Catholic 15.1%, other 11%), Muslim 15.9%, traditional 8.5%, other 0.7%, none 6.1% (2000 census) Population: 24,652,402 (July 2012 est.)

A touch of Ghanaian History

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akEA3pKK 8lM

Your introduction to the National Health Care System!

before was cash and carry and people were detained for not paying their medical fees Started in 2004 Renew every year (every 5 years new card) Covers consultation fees, most medications and most surgery Affordable, and those who dont make money get it for free! Cost is associated with Age (ie below 18, or over 60 pay less)

Announcements!
Questions, comments, concerns etc Talk to Jessica and Brianna! Email us, call us anything. Funds/ Fundraising Tell your parents, friend, parents friends, grandparents etc. to visit the website
Good resources

After fall break:

TEAM HANGOUT!
(camping?!?!?!!?)

Fundraising

African Proverb of the Week

If there is cause to hate someone, the cause to love has just began (Senegal)