As an undergraduate student preparing to enter medical school I spent two of the best summers of my life working on humanitarian projects in Ghana. In April I had the privilege of returning to Ghana, twenty two years later as a surgeon on a medical mission organized by Ghana Make A Difference (GMAD). Over the course of 5 days, an amazing team of medical volunteers worked sun up to sundown in the newly opened GMAD surgical center to perform over 200 major surgical procedures.

For children in developing nations like Ghana , access to quality education is often a distant hope. Yet, it's the most powerful tool we can offer – a key that unlocks potential, breaks cycles of poverty, and empowers entire communities. A schoolhouse isn't just a building; it's a sanctuary of learning, a place where young minds are nurtured, and futures are shaped. It's where children discover their voices, develop critical skills, and gain the confidence to lead their commu