A simple tool such as a flashlight can make a big difference to a student doing homework after dark! Nursing students will provide a gift of a flashlight to Ghanaian children whose parents participate in education about sickle cell disease and alcohol abuse prevention.
Dental health is a worthy goal! Nursing students will provide a workshop on the importance of oral health with a demo on correct brushing techniques. Your help will allow us to distribute a toothbrush and toothpaste to each participant.
Treating a wound after an injury is the first line against infection! Nursing students will present high school age students with "Wound Care 101," arming students with knowledge on infection and treatments. Your generous donation will provide wound care kits for the students to take home.
Malaria can be prevented with education and a simple net! Nursing students will be working directly with village mothers to block the spread of malaria to the village's most vulnerable population: infants and children. Help us fight this disease and provide a bed net today!
Ineffective charcoal stoves result in prolonged exposure to high levels of toxic cooking smoke. This leaves the women in Ghana stricken with illnesses like emphysema, lung cancer, and bronchitis. Nursing students will provide the education, and your support will provide the ceramic coal pots that reduce cooking time and smoke production.
"Be the change you want to see in the world." Nobody said it better than Ghandi, and University of Arkansas Nursing Students are putting these words into action! Your support of $120 will provide a family "bundle" with all the above levels of care. Your help makes a huge difference for a family in Ghana!
University of Arkansas Nursing Students have been traveling to Ghana to educate and serve over the years. Honor your favorite nurse with a gift in their name, and we will send a card of thanks to let them know of your passion for their dedication!