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• ABA Wrote a Book

  

  After many years in Ghana I just felt the urge to put myadventures in print. These are vignettes - all true . The amazing thing about Ghana is that no matter ho... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Creative Writing

  

  The Aba House kids are awesome. They have been making paper and journals and now, next summer, will write original, culturally relevant stories ( and of... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Activities at Aba House Jan. 2013

  

  A generous donation allowed us to cook lunch for the kids and another donation brought 50 pair of sneakers.We had a batik workshop and Sharon collected... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2013 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• In Memory of Mrs. Adipah

  

  A wonderful lady who some of our visitors met. We're not sure how old she was,but if not 100,very close. She'll be missed and remembered fondly. As a Krobo,bead... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2012 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A Few More Photos from Fundraiser

  

  Imani demonstrating Africican headwraps- Benkadi drummers and dancers - and friends of Cross Cultural Collaborative having a good time Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2012 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• We Did It

  

  . We had a fantastic fundraiser. Raised money for the Aba House kids and danced the night away. Lots of donated food, vendors with a variety of interesting... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Azonto

  

  The latest dance craze...everyone was doing it. Abayaa,the drummer in the middle, brought his group to Aba House. One of the wonderful things about Africa is... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A Few Close Ups of Quilt

  

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  Posted on 13 September 2012 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Leslie Memorial Quilt

  

  Our friend and volunteer Leslie died unexpectedly March 20, 2010. Some of her Aba House friends contributed both financially and creatively to create a... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Potters in Ghana

  

  At Aba House we encourage creative interaction. Each summer we bring people from around the world to work with Ghanaian artisans. Many disciplines are... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2012 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Here's the Cover of Our Book. It's on the Way to the Prin...

  

  Here's the cover of our book. It's on the way to the printers.It's hard to put into a catagory. A little autobiographical, a little informational, and a lot of... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2012 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Textile Workshop in Ghana

  

  July 8 - 21 ,2012 Memories of Africa Textile Workshopsponsored by Cross Cultural CollaborativeThis is an opportunity to work with indigenous African artists at... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2012 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Would You Like to Come to Ghana in February?

  

  we are organizing a trip to Ghana for February 2012we are flexible want your visit to include things that are of interest to you - you can follow our... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Summer in Ghana-culturalcollaborative.org

  

  As we landed in Accra Aretha Franklin was singing, "I'm going to stay here 'til I rest my soul." I'm not sure that applied to us as our summers may be soulful,... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Summer at Aba House

  The world didn't come to an end (as predicted) on May 21, so we are going ahead with our summer plans.Summer programs at Aba House are in session from July 11... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A Few More Shots

  

  Our thanks to everyone who came to the show! Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Recycle Ghana

  

  Here are a few images from the kids gallery show in Philadelphia.The Aba House kids ROCK! Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Panafest

  July 31-August 8, 2011We are taking reservations for this special tour. Contact [email protected] for details...A JOURNEY HOME THE PAN AFRICAN... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• You Are Invited

  RECYCLE GHANAHoly Family University Gallery9801 Frankford Ave.Philadelphia , PAUSAI will be at the opening on Feb. 22 6-8 p.m. and would enjoy meeting you. Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• We Are Looking for a Bookbinder

  

  Would you like to volunteer to teach our kids how to do coptic binding?We are looking for a bookbinder to come to Ghana in July or August. Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL