My Multifaceted Summer at KGL Foundation!
This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern at the KGL Foundation, and it felt like five internships in one! Rotating through Programming, Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, PR and Marketing, and social media, I gained invaluable insights into running a foundation smoothly and effectively.
One highlight was the blood donation and free health screening drive for the underserved community of Adukrom, Akuapem. We provided essential healthcare to over 1000 residents and raised awareness about the critical need for blood donations in Ghana. I was thrilled to see photos I had taken from the event featured in local and national news both in print and online!
Another favorite was the Men's Mental Health Month initiative. The foundation's first event focused on men's mental health, including a video campaign, a talk with leading mental health professionals, and free counseling sessions for staff. This ignited my interest in the mental health treatment gap for men in Ghana.
These experiences have broadened my understanding of the importance of behind-the-scenes work to make impactful events happen.
A huge thank you to the KGL Foundation staff; Elliot Dadey,Nii Ankonu Annorbah-Sarpei, Edwin Osmond-Lamptey (He/Him),Raphael Sackitey,Priscilla Oppong Da-costa,Kwasi Gray (Efezino Kwasi Osigar),Kenny Zigah for their guidance and to the Knowlton Center For Career Exploration Denison Internship Program for their support . This internship was a wonderful experience, and I’m excited to take these lessons forward in my career.