Virginie 28.07.25 Virginie 28.07.25

Annual Members’ Meeting with a View

At the beginning of May, our annual general meeting took place for the first time as an in-person event in the Rhine Valley! Despite the distance, many of the active members came together for a long weekend very close to the famous Loreley, discussed club matters - but of course the socializing and fun didn't fall by the wayside either!

Fabian 28.07.25 Fabian 28.07.25

How the SYC came to be

During our trip to Saboba in September 2024, Silas told us how it all started with SYC and why they could only ever meet outside in the shade of the savannah trees for the first few months - but listen for yourself in the video interview with Silas...

Lauritz 28.07.25 Lauritz 28.07.25

The Youth-Parliament goes On Air and new Savings Groups

The Saboba Youth Center was busy again in the first half of 2025 - including a radio appearance for the Youth Parliament!

Julian 28.07.25 Julian 28.07.25

The End of USAID: Ramifications for Ghana and the World

Since July 1st 2025, it’s official: the US development aid agency USAID has been dissolved. The end of the aid organization, which had supported projects all over the world for decades, is likely to have serious repercussions, especially in the poorest countries. Ghana is also directly affected and Julian gives us an overview of the grim situation.

Helene 28.07.25 Helene 28.07.25

Book Review: Wife of the Gods by Kwei Quartey

During our last trip to Ghana, a visit in a ghanian bookstore in Accra was on our bucket list. Naturally, it had a fine selection of works by Ghanaian authors. There, Helene found her travel reading for the long journey to Saboba: Wife of the Gods by Kwei Quartey, which she now tells you about here.

Fabian 15.12.24 Fabian 15.12.24

The finances of Biyoom 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, Fabian once again gives you a brief insight into the current accounts. This year is Biyoom's highest-earning and most financially successful to date, with an efficiency rate of almost 99%.