Drew Shula and Nathan Smith

Drew and Nathan were students at Notre Dame University in 2004 when they went to live in Adaklu. During their time in Ghana, they worked with The Adaklu Mountain Tourism Committee (AMEC), and the Adaklu Youth and Education Committee (AYEC). They assisted in the design of various projects including the Kente Initiative which provided vocational training to six youth, School Fees and Sandals for 120 orphans, and High School Scholarships for six youth. The total money Bridge funded for these projects equalled $3,700.

They also taught various subjects at Adaklu-Waya Senior Secondary School. The subjects they taught included English, Chemistry, and AIDs education.


Nate and Drew prepare to go into the bush with their Counterpart and hike to the pinnacle of Adaklu Mountain.


Nate teaches computer skills.


Nate and Drew sit in their compound with a content child from their host family.


Drew sits at a kente loom which was included in the eco-tourism Kente Initiative proposal they helped prepare which provided vocational training for youth.


Drew at the Ho market with his Caretaker who shows him how to navigate the bustling market.


Drew sits at the top of Adaklu Mountain and gazes at Helekpe and neighboring communities


Nate and Drew prepare to go into the bush with their Counterpart and hike to the pinnacle of Adaklu Mountain.

Drew and student.



Nate teaching Chemistry.


Discussing AIDs issues with Waya students.



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