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The Westerbys - Building Capacities at the Refugee Orphan Home

In June 2009 Dave and Kathy Westerby visited the Refugee Orphan Home to support the Benefit Culture Show put on by the orphans. Almost two years later they have returned to Ghana to provide service for the LDS Church, and have committed to volunteering their time and talents to improve communications, expanding sustainable income opportunities, and increase capaticites of staff and students at the Home. We're grateful for their willing hearts and much needed skills in creating and building programs that will improve the lives and prospects for the children at the Home.

Photos taken by Dave, Spring 2011

Services the Westerbys have provided include:

  • Computer training
  • Tutoring
  • Capacity building with staff
  • Photo documentary
  • Administrative oversight and input
  • Child records verification
  • Vocational training development, crafts and art
  • Income generating opportunities for youth and the Home
  • and more!

If you are interested in offering your time and skills the way the Westerbys have done, or as a full-time volunteer, please contact us so we can work with you to create a volunteer expedition that will effectively serve the needs of those we work with, and meet your needs as a world traveling humanitarian!

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Updates from the Field in Ghana and Liberia
Posted on 5-15-12
Stay informed about project developments on the ground as Andy Jones spends 2 weeks in the field. Pics and more at our Facebook page.

Wildcats Dance for Charity
Posted on 3-23-12
Weber State athletes support the Move to Liberia with a campus-wide dance, auction, and more. Place online bids by April 6th for sports-celebrity items, discount tickets, and more! Read news articles about this effort here.

Drumming at City Creek
Posted on 3-22-12
The Africa Heartwood Project Drum Ensemble entertains thousands at the City Creek Center Grand Opening event March 22-24th.

Fox13 Story on AHP
Posted on 2-19-12
Uniquely Utah did a segment on Africa Heartwood Project. Watch it at this link. Thanks, Todd Tanner and Fox13 News!

Drum Circle News
Posted on 2-14-12
Ogden drum circle brings community together for a good cause. Read the front-page newspaper article and see pictures here.

2012 Events in Utah
Posted on 1.11.12
Drum circles, Ugandan Orphan Choir, Film Screening and more! Click here for details, and like our Facebook page for updates.

Shop to Donate
Posted on 12.2.11
Gifts ideas that give back! Purchase from these retailers who donate all or a portion of sales to AHP.

Film Screening and AHP
Posted on 11.28.11
Documentary screening on Nov 29th in Ogden honors women who helped end the Liberian civil war. Discussion following regarding the Move to Liberia for our Refugee Orphan Home.

Self-reliance for Orphans
Posted on 11.17.11
Our Vocational Training Center at the Refugee Orphan Home is preparing students for self-reliance with income-generating skills.

Volunteer Inquiry Form
Posted on 11.16.11
We need your help! Fill out our new Volunteer Inquiry Form to allow us to customize a volunteership that's right for you.

Water Changes Lives
Posted on 11.10.11
Research in villages who received an AHP bore hole shows widespread improvements in productivity, health, and income. Click here to learn more.

Director In Africa
Posted on 11.10.11
Andy Jones spent time in Ghana and Liberia working on all four AHP projects. Learn more about what was accomplished here.

Rhythm Yoga a Hit
Posted on 10.9.11
LocalYogaSLC's Rhythm Yoga fundraising event was a great success for the Orphan Home. Thanks Lisa and staff!

AHP on Fundly.com
Posted on 9-29-11
Help us relocate the Refugee Orphan Home to Liberia. Visit our social donation page at Fundly.com to make a difference today.

Neighbors Help Orphans
Posted on 8-2-11
See how one Utah family is making a difference at the Orphan Home with their own neighborhood craft market.

 

 

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