Tania Sanchez & MADU My role, goals at MADU and expectations of EWB

Background• Born and raised in Canada• 3rd year undergraduate of International

Relations and Development Studies • Actively involved with EWB since 2010• First time to Ghana but have been on a various developmental trips to Latin America (Mexico, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic)

My Role and Placement Goals

Role: Junior Fellow from University of Windsor EWB Chapter; conduct impact assessment of AAB Placement Goals – Introductory Phase May 23 to June 27:• Build relationships with MADU staff• Shadow AEAs to learn about their work

activities and pressures• Gain a deeper understanding of how AAB is

happening at Tamale MADU, join AEAs in AAB meetings and interview staff

Placement Goals Continued…

Conduct Research – July 11 to August 1• Conduct study meetings with at least 10

FBOs and AEAs, gather data to organize and analyze

• Conduct in-depth farmer interviews and going to stay with a farmer 2-3 days to collect information

• 1 – week village stay to understand rural farming realities

Con’t…Assessment and Follow-up – August 2 to 16• Compile and analyze results of the AAB

Study to make recommendations for both Tamale MADU and AAB

• Compile a summary report to present to district staff

Other• Assisting in report writing, computer aide,

running meetings• DDA Fellowship, EWB connection

Thank you!