Central Koforidua on a busy morning with traffic and vendors

Living Abroad: Ghana vs. the U.S. – What No One Tells You

One thing I’m constantly reminded of, living in Ghana, is that the world may be small within the context of us living in a global society, but the globe is still very large geographically. I’ve spent most of my life living in the United States. And transitioning to Ghana, if you’re dedicated to doing so,…

Elderly Ghanaian woman receiving financial help from a visitor inside her small one-room home

How the Elderly Survive in Rural Africa Without a Pension

In many developed countries, growing old is supposed to come with comfort, care, and dignity. Governments provide pensions. Healthcare is subsidized. And seniors are supported through structured systems built for aging. But in many parts of rural Africa, old age is not a time of rest. It is actually a time of survival. Across the continent,…