Bitten by a snake: the benefits of the West Africa Project Fair

By Andrews Ofosuhene, President-elect of the Rotary Club of Accra-East Prior to joining the Rotary Club of Accra-East, I had the privilege of working on a health screening exercise at a local health facility on the outskirts of Accra, Ghana. We were told a story of a young person who had been bitten by a … More Bitten by a snake: the benefits of the West Africa Project Fair

Attend the upcoming Virtual West Africa Project Fair

By Rotary Service and Engagement Staff Getting involved in international service can often be a challenge, especially during a pandemic when international travel is limited. Project Fairs are a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and make new friends while meeting project sponsors and finding international projects for your clubs and district … More Attend the upcoming Virtual West Africa Project Fair

Global grant partnership started with a project fair visit

By Ellina Kushnir, Rotary Program staff In 2015, Pieter Koeleman from the Rotary Club of Campbell River in Canada traveled to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, for the annual West Africa Project Fair. Throughout the week-long event, Pieter was immersed in local culture, visited and participated in Rotarian-led service projects, learned about local priorities and gathered information … More Global grant partnership started with a project fair visit

Attend the 2017 West Africa Project Fair in Ghana

By Winfred A. Mensah, Chair of the West Africa Project Fair (WAPF) Host Organizing Committee On behalf of the Host Organizing Committee for the 12th West Africa Project Fair (WAPF), I take this opportunity to invite you to attend our 2017 event in the city of Accra, Ghana,   4-11 October. We will have nearly … More Attend the 2017 West Africa Project Fair in Ghana

Project Fairs foster international partnerships and lifelong friendships

By Ellina Kushnir, Rotary Programs staff Rotarian Julie Leverenz, president of the Rotary Club of Hannibal, Missouri, USA, District 6060, attended the ninth annual West Africa Project Fair 16-23 October 2013 in Lomé, Togo. With support from the Reach Out to Africa Committee, Rotarians from West African nations host this annual event to foster international partnerships, … More Project Fairs foster international partnerships and lifelong friendships