Together for a good cause: Mulled wine sale.

Am 6. Dezember hatten wir die großartige Gelegenheit, im Rahmen der Weihnachtsfeier der Fachschaft Medizin der Universität Oldenburg Spenden für unseren Verein Akwaaba zu sammeln. Neben dem Glühweinverkauf wurde eine Spendenbox aufgestellt, in die die Besucher*innen freiwillig etwas geben konnten.

Christmas party with the Sports and Health Center in Oldenburg

On December 6th, as part of the Christmas celebration at the Sports and Health Center, where about 200 patients were expected, we had the opportunity to present ourselves and our work. Our initiator Jessica gave a short but impressive presentation about the work of Akwaaba e.V. and introduced the projects we are implementing in Ghana.

Student collects funds for medical project in Ghana

In einem spannenden Artikel der Ostfriesen Zeitung vom 06.12.2024 wurde unsere Initiatorin Jessica vorgestellt. Im Zeitungsbeitrag schildert Jessica ihre Motivation, wie sie auf die Idee kam und welche Herausforderungen sie auf dem Weg zur Realisierung ihres Vorhabens gemeistert hat.

Akwaaba e.V. on the Amboss Audio Podcast

The Amboss Audio Podcast is a platform specializing in exploring exciting topics and initiatives from the medical world. Here, not only are current medical issues discussed, but remarkable projects that improve healthcare are also showcased.

Akwaaba e.V. in the University Medicine Oldenburg Newsletter

We are thrilled that our work was featured in the 7th edition of the University Medicine Oldenburg newsletter (November 2024)!

The article provides fascinating insights into the founding history of our organization Akwaaba e.V., the experiences of our founder Jessica Matyssek in Ghana, and our projects aimed at improving healthcare in Africa.

Akwaaba e.V. on Radio Oeins

Our founder Jessica was a guest on Radio Oldenburg Eins on August 29, 2024, where she shared her experiences from her stay in Ghana. During a medical internship, she traveled to Accra to gain first-hand medical insights. In the broadcast, she discussed her experiences and the many aspects that shaped her time in Ghana.

Networking meeting for junior doctors in Cloppenburg

On September 20th and 21st, an exciting networking event for young doctors took place in Cloppenburg, bringing together many medical students and young doctors from the region. Through a general practice internship in Cloppenburg, Jessica made contact with the district and had the opportunity to participate in this event.