COVID-19 has shut the world down and caused us to pause and social distance ourselves. To many it’s brought about a panic across the globe to stockpile and hoard goods in some cases.Here at PGV we are busy connecting and planning with our team members even though the world is at a stand still. We are in close communication with our partnerships abroad and using this time to rethink how we will meet the needs of the children and families that benefit from our support. Thanks to technology and wonderful platforms like Zoom & WhatsApp we are able to meet and communicate with team members across the country and world wide.
Our Relationships
We are relieved to report that our partners in Ghana, in the village of Nyariga have no cases of the virus. In Uganda, Botswana, and Rwanda, no cases are reported; team members share that they are not affected by the COVID-19. Team members in the Greater Accra area, Kumasi and neighboring municipalities are in quarantine. Accra and Kumasi are busy metropolitan centers that have lots of international visitors. Bolgatanga to the northern end of the country is not on lockdown because the location is far away from the metropolitan centers of Accra and Kumasi. We are optimistic and look forward to returning to Ghana as soon as the borders open and the U.S travel ban lifts!
Future Events
Each year in June PGV holds its annual fundraiser to support children and families in the villages of many African countries. The yearly event celebrates Black Music Month. On June 7, 1979, President Jimmy Carter decreed June as Black Music Month. Since 1979, the United States has set aside the month of June to appreciate the musical contributions of its African-American musicians, composers, singers, and songwriters. This year we have postponed our annual Concert 4 A Cause because of restrictions brought on by the current global pandemic. Stay connected and sign up for our newsletter to receive up to date and current information on events.
Motown Concert 4 A Cause June 2019
Motown Concert 4 A Cause June 2019 Photo Credit U. McCarty
Current Happenings on the Continent
April 7, 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of the genocide that occurred in Rwanda. April 7th is the beginning of a national period of mourning.
Our Travel
We purchased tickets to travel to Madagascar before the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic and we have plans to wait a little longer to see if travel restrictions will change in the US and in countries we are planning to visit on the continent of Africa.
Our travel plans are contingent upon the United States opening the borders and lifting travel restrictions.
Our Future Tours
We have two future tours in the works. One is planned for December 2020 to Ghana west Africa and the other is slated for June 2021. The June 2021 Tour will include many bucket list countries on the continent so stay tuned for updates! Staff safe and God bless you!
