When there is a big tree, small ones climb on its back to reach the sun.
My heart is packed with proverbs; my bag, hibiscus. Thank you, Witness Tree!
– Rosalie
I am from seeds and nurtured ashes that will rise with the sun.
– Tete
I have been changed forever by my experience in Ghana - by its beauty, the people I’ve met along the way, by the lessons I’ve learned about its history, and by the traditions that have been so generously shared with me.
Looking back through my photos, I was drawn to the photo of leaving a wish on a leave to float down the river at the Slave River site. And so my wish as I leave Ghana is for continued success in achieving the Witness Tree vision and to continue the connections made during WTIG2021.
– Sara
We are all at different points in our journeys. I am so glad we shared in this path of growth and joy together.
– Julie
If there is no music, there is no life.
– Cidi
Negative shapes, positive shapes. Light. Shadow. What is being left out or overlooked teachers and learners keep asking, keep answering, keep witnessing.
– Liz
This has been a totally refreshing experience in knowledge, giving way to bonding among my ‘classmates’. Professional Development session par excellence!
–Freda
My journey to Ghana was something I never expected. I never expected to be changed by walking inside the dungeons of the enslaved and having the opportunity to talk with students in Ghana. I do not want my journey to stop here and know my role as a teacher will help me continue to spread the history and joy of Ghana.
– Josh
Thanks to WTIG I have gained traditional knowledge and experience like never before. I am now a seasoned, researched teacher.
– Pearl
Ghana is like the “miracle berry” that sweetness the orange – brings peace, unity, rhythm, smiles and sweetness to all she touches!
– Dave
It’s been transforming, informative and impactful with The Witness Tree Institute of Ghana 🇬🇭
The interesting thing about the places we’ve been to, is that they touched on humanity and to me shows that, as humans we don’t live for ourselves but for each other. Together we can develop and together we can conquer what seems to be impossible regardless of our beliefs and race. I am forever grateful for the opportunity given me to learn in diverse ways in order to impact onto my learners.
– Delah
Ends are not bad things, they just mean that something else is about to begin. And there are many things that don't really end, anyway, they just begin again in a new way. Ends are not bad and many ends aren't really an ending; some things are never-ending.
– Delali
From all of us at The Witness Tree Institute of Ghana, thank you so much for following along on our journey! We are grateful to all of the teachers who made the 2021 program remarkable. Until next time, Nante yiye!