TEAM NFED PAYS A COURTESY VISIT TO THE KUMBUNGU CHIEF.

TEAM NFED PAYS A COURTESY VISIT TO THE KUMBUNGU CHIEF. Photo by Emilio Dellanzo - The ICS and NFED team after a formal introduction with the chief and his elders. Every community has an ultimate leader. In a typical Ghanaian setting, chiefs are considered as the owners of the community and therefore serve as the ultimate leader. It is a necessity that the team embark on a visit to the chief of Kumbungu against the knowledge that, our activities as international Service (ICS) volunteers are going to take place in his sphere of authority and thus has direct influence on the communities under his care. 17 th July, 2017 was as the first official day at work. The first activity of the day was a brief introduction of the work, expectations and the team's drafted plan and a formal introduction to the NFED staff of Kumbungu and together, we set off to visit the chief. On arrival, we followed directives as custom demands and we were set to meet the chief and his elders. Then our...

TEAM NFED PAYS A COURTESY VISIT TO THE KUMBUNGU CHIEF. Every community has an ultimate leader. In a typical Ghanaian setting, chiefs are considered as the owners of the community and therefore serve as the ultimate leader. It is thus necessary that the team embark on a visit to the chief of Kumbungu against the backdrop that, our activities as international Service ICS volunteers are going to take place in his sphere of authority and thus has direct influence on the communities under his care. 17 th July, 2017 was as the first official day at work. The first activity of the day was a brief introduction of the work, expectations and the teams drafted plan and a formal introduction to the NFED staff of Kumbungu and together, we set off to visit the chief. On arrival, we followed directives as custom demands and we were set to meet the chief and his elders. A brief introduction made following which our mission was explained to him. He welcomed us to his home and assured us of ...