Two New Interns

Hello! My name is Victoria Yundt, but please feel free to call me Tori. I attend Santa Clara University in northern California. I’m majoring in Political Science and once I return from my semester in Ghana I plan to begin my minor in creative writing. I came to Ghana through a study abroad program called CIEE. Currently, I am enrolled in classes at the University of Ghana. I have been in Ghana for three weeks now and two weeks ago I began interning at the Beacon House. As one of my tasks, I have the responsibility of updating the Beacon House blog for the next four months. I will be informing Beacon House's families and friends on the new and exciting projects that will be taking place in these upcoming months. While in Ghana, I will attempt to learn Twi, intern here at the Beacon House and continue to work on my Political Science major. Also joining the Beacon House team, for the next four months, is intern Erika Murdoch. Erika is a student at the University of Washington in Seattle, where she is working on her International Studies major and her African Studies minor. Like myself, Erika has come here through CIEE and is enrolled at the University of Ghana.

During our time here at Beacon, we plan to start a few new and exciting projects with the children. These projects include: pen pals with children in the United States, swimming lessons once a week, arts and crafts, music sessions to help stimulate creativity and working with Solo. Throughout my time here, I will continue to keep you posted on these projects and other activities that take place at Beacon House and include pictures whenever I can. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to share with readers the inspiring work that transpires here at the Beacon House. So, please stay tuned!

Erika (left) and Tori (right): First Day of Swim Lessons 

Upcoming this week at the Beacon House: 1st day of swimming lessons…