The Rohde Foundation

Youngson Aponati – Leader/Scholar/Nurse/Advocate – The Future of The Rohde Foundation

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Youngson Aponati is a remarkable young man. At age 26, from the small island village

of Bumpata, he has managed to find his way to a leadership position in The Rohde

Foundation. A recent graduate from Nahr Bita Nursing School (having been a Rohde

Foundation Scholar) Youngson takes over as one of the Co-Director’s of the

Oworobong Clinic in rural Ghana, West Africa. With a commitment to the resource

poor, and an unbending push towards making the lives of those around his better,

Youngson has become a leader in the creation of a working Rohde Foundation model.

Read more about Youngson Aponati at www.jesserohdefoundation.org.

Kofi Asiedu Boafo, National Director, The Rohde Foundation – Ghana, Headed to East Africa

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Kofi Asiedu Boafo, National Director, The Rohde Foundation – Ghana will be traveling

to Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda during the months of March and April to

meet with The Rohde Foundation’s Senior Leadership. Patrick Patrique, National

Director, The Rohde Foundation – Uganda, and Mathias Abuya, National Director,

The Rohde Foundation – Tanzania will join Kofi to discuss the effectiveness of the

Foundation model for providing accessible health care to those living in rural Africa.

Mr. Asiedu said, “This is my first time out of Ghana. My life has been dedicated to the

people living in the rural villages of Ghana. It is time to share The Rohde Foundation

model with other African countries. Our goal from the beginning has been to educate

and create a local healthcare work force capable of caring for the needs of the rural

community. It is time for us to widen our reach. It begins with conversation.” Kofi

will be joined by Foundation Founder/President/CEO, Dr. Jesse Rohde.

Founder/President/CEO – Jesse Rohde – Honored as Keynote Speaker at Global Youth Forum in Atlanta, Georgia

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November 11, the Global Youth Forum held in Atlanta, Georgia welcomed Founder/

President/CEO of The Rohde Foundation, Jesse Rohde to Atlanta to speak as the keynote

speaker for the weekend gathering. Rohde’s presentation on conviction, and the

impact one can have on people’s lives can be seen on YouTube.

Pump Fixed in Oworobong – University of Ghana Scientists able to Collect Water Samples to Insure Safe Water Supply

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After pipes that were placed in 2007 broke recently, The Rohde Foundation put in

motion a plan to restore a fresh water supply to the village of Oworobong. More

importantly, the research being done by the University of Ghana – collecting samples

and looking at the purity of the water coming from The Rohde Foundation’s pipes -

was able to commence after about a month long delay.

Oworobong Clinic Recognized by Ghanaian Government – National Health Insurance Recipients Able to Receive Health Care

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the Ghanaian Government granted The Rohde Foundation’s Oworobong Clinic

permission to accept National Health Insurance recipients – and by doing so

started a new chapter of collaboration – recognizing the Clinic as part of the

Governments effort to provide access to health care to the rural regions of

Ghana. For The Rohde Foundation this is the culmination of many months of work

in an effort to insure health care access to those living in and around the village

of Oworobong.

Scientists, Leaders in Research and Dignitaries from University Of Ghana, Legon and Ghana’s Noguchi Institute join Forces with NYIT/NYCOM and The Rohde Foundation in Oworobong, Ghana

jesse — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:03:58 +0000

Scientists, researchers, dignitaries and leaders from the University of Ghana, Legon and the Noguchi Institute at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology visited the Oworobong Clinic this week to discuss work on potable water research as well as further projects.

The collaboration between leading Ghanaian Institutions, the New York Institute of Technology, the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, and The Rohde Foundation place the Oworobong Clinic at the center of ground-breaking research, and a future intellectual meeting place for water experts to discuss concepts and ideas.

More information will be included upon the return of all those involved.

Plans for The Rohde Foundation Hostel, Oworobong Clinic’s Obstetric/Gynecology Wing, as well as The Oworobong Clinic’s Surgical Wing Are Mapped Out

jesse — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:56:39 +0000

With the assistance of local masons, carpenters, and the watchful eye of NYIT Engineering Professor Dr. Sarah Meyland and students, The Rohde Foundation began plans for the development of accomodations for future Foundation guests, local families, hospital visitors, and volunteers. In addition, The Rohde Foundation, along with Engineering teams discussed the framework for the construction of an Obstetric/Gynecology Wing and a Surgical Wing at the Oworobong Clinic in order to better serve the women and families of Oworobong and the surrounding villages.

It is our hope to see the successful completion of these sizeable undertakings over the next 2 years.

Join us in making these construction projects a reality. Form a fund-raising group…come to rural Ghana and see for yourself…discuss ideas by sending them to info@jesserohdefoundation.org

Baby Boy Born Under the Shine of Headlamps in the Rural African Night

jesse — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:44:57 +0000

Without electricity to guide us, and led by both Chief Nurse Evelyn as well as a team of 4 physicians and 15 medical students, baby “Kofi” was born last week in Exam room #1 of the Oworobong Clinic.

At 12 midnight, The Rohde Foundation/NYIT/NYCOM team was notified of the pregnant mothers long “labor walk” towards the Oworobong Clinic in the middle of the night. The resourceful team used headlamps to set up the delivery room, hang IV’s, prepare for the delivery, and medically manage both mother and baby through the delivery process.

After approximately 2 hours of labor, the baby boy was welcomed into the arms of the neonatal team. As cries were heard, both team and mother celebrated the successful delivery.

For those 1st year medical students, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For those further along in their training, this was an opportunity to take a leadership role with ingenuity and resourcefulness at a high. For the faculty and residents, this night was both one for teaching, and a test of decision-making acumen with limited resources.

Mother and baby slept comfortably in the Oworobong Clinic. Both returned home, with family the following morning. Follow-up was without incident.

It is the aim of The Rohde Foundation to provide health care that is both comprehensive and globally equitable. As we confront the challenges of medicine in the developing world, we rejoice in the opportunity to affect lives, and at the same time be affected by those moments that force us to close our eyes and be thankful.

It is the image of Oworobong’s dark night, a group of medical professionals equipped with head lamps, medicines, and medical supplies, and the relationship (with very few words) between those who set out to provide access to health care in the developing world, and those who walk the quiet path in search of the asssitance of kind strangers.

We are grateful…

New York Institute of Technology/New York College of Osteopathic Medicine Conduct Thousands of Surveys in Rural Ghana

jesse — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:28:23 +0000

Faculty and students from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (part of the New York Institute of Technology) are currently conducting over a thousand surveys throughout the rural villages surrounding Oworobong, Ghana. In an effort to better plan and care for the people of the region, surveys were developed looking at the education and health of children, the views of potential Mothers Providing Care members, as well as female and male household members.

As information is reviewed, analysis and results will be published and presented on The Rohde Foundation website.

The Leadership of Charles Kofi Asiedu Boafo – National Director for The Rohde Foundation – Ghana, Continues to Amaze…

jesse — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:24:21 +0000

Having know “Kofi” for over 13 years, it does not surprise me that he can manage The Rohde Foundation in Ghana while successfully introducing concepts and ideas to local leaders, dignitaries, and rural villagers. In fact, Kofi’s skill in running The Rohde Foundation in Ghana is that he does not pretend to lead with business acumen, strategic planning, or personal wealth. Rather, his tone, demeanor, and quality come through in his ability to be organic – he is a rural leader because he is from the rural village. When Kofi speaks, the people listen; when Kofi leads, the people follow; when Kofi shares his views with the Government, those in Government are forced to listen to the voice of the voiceless. Kofi is the genuine article.

If you have a chance to join The Rohde Foundation in Oworobong, Ghana you will be fortunate enough to be graced with the presence and leadership of Charles Kofi Asiedu Boafo – the heart of The Rohde Foundation in Ghana, and the voice of thousands.

Our momentum rides on the strength of his voice and actions.