Esther is a medical student from the University of Leeds who spent three weeks in Ghana with Theresa’s organisation in Senya Beraku. Theresa welcomed her at the airport, gave her a comfortable room, and cooked three meals a day, introducing her to local dishes like jollof, red red and fresh mangoes. For her project on caring for a disabled child, Esther carried out and translated several interviews. She also helped in the baby clinic weighing children, shadowed doctors and nurses, joined home visits and community outreach, and learned a lot about Ghana’s health system. On weekends she travelled, feeling safe thanks to Theresa’s support. She says she gained valuable experience and felt part of the family.
Medical student in Ghana: my volunteering experience in Africa
