News
June '07 – The
first group of volunteers visited the Kwahu Region of Ghana on behalf
of the Rohde Foundation. The ten individuals distributed treated bed
nets and did research and surveys that will lead to the implementation
of sustainable health education programs for local villagers
Aug '07 - Three pit latrines were successfully finished in the villages of Asikam and Oworobong II.
Sept '07 - Three pumps in the villages of Awisasu and Oworobong II were repaired, bringing clean water to hundreds of villagers.
Sept 8 '07 - The Judith Hale Gallery donated their backyard for a small garden party and dinner to raise funds for the construction of the clinic in Oworobong II.
Oct 13 '07 - The Rohde Foundation holds “A Night For Rural Africa” at the World Beat Center in San Diego, California. Collective Purpose, drummers and dancers will perform and a silent auction will be held to raise funds for future Rohde Foundation projects.
June '08 - The second group of volunteers will journey to Ghana to lend aid to the Rohde Foundation staff and projects in the Kwahu region of Ghana.
Clinic Construction: Bringing health care to 50,000 villagers in rural Ghana
Emergency Transportation Assisting in rapid transport of rural villagers in need of emergency medical care
Nursing/Lab Tech Scholarships: Sponsoring students to keep healthcare workers in rural villages
Treated Bed Net Distribution: Reducing the incidence of malaria in rural Ghana
Workshops on Preventable Disease: Educating villagers on preventable disease
Community Health Workers: Community leaders serving their local villages house by house
Pump Construction and Repair: Bringing fresh water to thousands of Ghanaian villagers
Pit Latrine Construction: Bringing sanitation to rural Ghanaian villages
Make Cents: U.S. students raising funds with the help of local businesses
Primary School Scholarships: sponsoring the education of young, Ghanaian students
A Night for Africa Fundraiser Flyer
Foundation Brochure
Foundation Vision
