Life in Ghana - Banko Women Organization

What It’s Really Like Living in Ghana as a Foreigner: 7 Things Travel Guides Won’t Tell You

by Pat.BWO | May 7, 2025 | Life in Ghana

I’m a big fan of living in Ghana, but just like anywhere else in the world, life here isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Even though I love the work I do with the Banko Women Organization, I run the hostel, and I truly feel at home here—life in Ghana, like life...

Authentic or Harmful? Rethinking How We Portray Africa

by Pat.BWO | Apr 7, 2025 | Life in Ghana

This morning, just like every day, I walked from BWO Hostel to the office at the BWO Learning Center. It’s about a five-minute walk, one that I enjoy every morning. The path has some gentle slopes, and along the way, I can see the village of Banko in the distance,...