Today is the anniversary of the very first Red Nose Day and what better way to mark the occasion than to celebrate the good work that money donated by the public has helped fund?
Yesterday morning we visited the Virtuous Women’s Bakery in Accra, Ghana. It’s been such an inspiring experience that I just don’t think that I have the words to do it justice and so here are my favourite photographs which I took at the project – I defy you to look at them and not smile with a sense of optimistic pride in these empowered and determined women and the good work that Comic Relief have done thanks to your donations…
Beautiful, strong women working together to make life better for themselves and their families. They have worked hard together to gain hope and the prospect of raising a new generation of men and women who are more likely grow up with the skills passed down to them to become economically independent themselves. Africa is changing, slowly but surely.
I'm Annie and I live in the depths of the New Forest. Mother to many, wife to one, blogger, creative type, lover of real books and a bit of a lush.
Ghana is full of wonderful people. I hope you come home with many amazing memories. I will never forget living there and all I learned.
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I can well imagine – I have fantastic memories and was only there a few days – you must have mega ones!
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Great photos you can see the pride in their faces. It’s a joy for them to work and provide for themselves.
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Thanks – the pride was so apparent, helping themselves and working together- so inspiring!
Mammasaurus recently posted..Jonathon Ross, Davina McCall and Woman’s Hour with Comic Relief in Ghana
This is wonderful to see. I have no doubt you will come back with wonderful memories for life.
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I have I have! x
Mammasaurus recently posted..Jonathon Ross, Davina McCall and Woman’s Hour with Comic Relief in Ghana
The one thing that stands out most to me, in all of your beautiful pictures, are the wonderful smiling faces. They look so happy with what they have, that it really makes you think about the things that we grumble about, and take for granted.
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There was such a happy vibe everywhere we went and that was great – a real celebration of good work x
Mammasaurus recently posted..Jonathon Ross, Davina McCall and Woman’s Hour with Comic Relief in Ghana
Beautiful photos Annie. It must have been and amazing day. x
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Thank you – it was so easy when surrounded by such awesome people, such a great morning x
Mammasaurus recently posted..Jonathon Ross, Davina McCall and Woman’s Hour with Comic Relief in Ghana
Amazing, beautiful and inspiring xxx
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Thanks Angie x
Mammasaurus recently posted..Jonathon Ross, Davina McCall and Woman’s Hour with Comic Relief in Ghana
Amazing photos… So inspiring
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They make me smile every time I see them!
Mammasaurus recently posted..Jonathon Ross, Davina McCall and Woman’s Hour with Comic Relief in Ghana
What amazing photos – the thing that really shows through is that those women just look so happy. Just Brilliant. Well done
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Yes indeed – I think it really helps knowing their children are safe and close to hand x
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These are utterly beautiful photos, and they are full of optimism and hope, and courage to face the struggles ahead. Thank you for bringing us these images.
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And thank you for taking time to look at them x
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How utterly inspiring. There are strong women across the world and there more than most! Great stuff ladies and so good to see an empowering story where change really is happening.
Thank you – we were very proud to have given the opportunity to go, visit and share x
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Wonderful people and amazing photos x
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Coming from someone who takes epic photos every day I’ll take that as a great compliment x
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Beautiful photos of beautiful people. It must be such a humbling and uplifting experience for you.
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It was, so very wonderful and I feel so very, very lucky x
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Just beautiful Annie!
Mammasaurus recently posted..Jonathon Ross, Davina McCall and Woman’s Hour with Comic Relief in Ghana
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
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No words Annie but Honk Honk! Mich x
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*HONK HONK!*
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I adore these photos!
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Mammasaurus recently posted..Jonathon Ross, Davina McCall and Woman’s Hour with Comic Relief in Ghana
This sounds amazing and really inspiring photos
It really was amazing – I still struggle to explain eloquently just how great it was!
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What beautiful photos, they have brought tears to my eyes. I’m so glad you guys are there to report back from the grass roots, it makes it more real somehow than simply watching reports on TV. What strong women.
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I think you take your time looking at photos, stop and linger on those you really like, telly goes by in a flash.
*passes a tissue*
Mammasaurus recently posted..Jonathon Ross, Davina McCall and Woman’s Hour with Comic Relief in Ghana
Stunning photos – everyone looks so happy, but , even more importantly – healthy! #goodwork X
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So healthy and strong, really good to see!
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Beautiful photos – as someone else said – they all look so happy. I love the child sleeping in the sling whilst mum works!
That child fell asleep whilst Tanya pulled faces him! I would have cried
Mammasaurus recently posted..Jonathon Ross, Davina McCall and Woman’s Hour with Comic Relief in Ghana
What great photos and how wonderful to go and see what a difference donations can make – and to know that you can help get others to further donate and continue the goodwork.
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Too right – bring on #teamhonk !
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Amazing Annie, what gorgeous photos. Looks and sounds like you’ve had an incredible experience, with T&P. Can’t wait to hear more.
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Such wonderful pictures. The smiles say it all! In a world where we think we have more than them, it is inspiring to see that actually they are the ones who have it all. They never complain and just get on with life and enjoy it. A lesson for us all. Thanks for sharing. You will be telling these stories for the rest of your life!
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I’ll be telling them to any bugger that will listen! x
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really amazing pictures, Annie: what a fantabulous place to spend some time. The bakery is an inspirational story, and I’m so very grateful that I’m learning about it.
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So am I, such a great example of the good work done x
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Absolutely stunning photos Annie xx
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Cheers ears!
Mammasaurus recently posted..Jonathon Ross, Davina McCall and Woman’s Hour with Comic Relief in Ghana
Amazing photos, so inspiring
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Thanks, I’m so happy to have some to look back at
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I loved my postcard from the bakery, thank yo so much, it looks amazing there
x
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Brilliant! that’s great to hear
Mammasaurus recently posted..Jonathon Ross, Davina McCall and Woman’s Hour with Comic Relief in Ghana
Stunning photos.
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