Back in April, Goal Zero handpicked a lucky few to go with them on a humanitarian trip to Kushea, Ghana to help install solar power to the community’s information technology center, here is a look at Kirsten’s experience while there.

 “We had the opportunity to walk through some of the different areas of city, to get a better feel for the different neighborhoods and the different lifestyles that exist in Ghana.  This particular moment came from our walk through the fishing towns of Accra.  This particular part of the city was an exceptional poor area.  Although these kids didn’t have much, you could tell they made the best out of life.  We were told there was always a soccer tournament happening in a dirt field near the school and people were out and about, active in their community.  I brought out my camera to take a few pictures and these little kids got so excited.  I took their picture and showed them what they looked like.  Their amazement was a neat experience.  We had a good time taking pictures in the middle of the street.

Life lessons learned, life is precious and short, these kids reminded me how important it is to live life and not stress out about the little things.  Life is so simple in Kushea.  There are some serious struggles these people face that most of us can’t even imagine facing, yet they value the important things, such as family, friends and building memories.  They don’t sweat the small things, they are very good at rolling with the punches and I admire that.  I wish we all had a chance to learn from the amazing people of I met in Ghana.”

Here’s Kirsten’s story, what’s yours?