James Amugsi

2018 Fellowship Alumnus, Ghana

YALI Voices Podcast: James Amugsi on Service and Volunteerism in His Community

I believe that a leader must not go where there is a way, but where there is none — in order to provide or to create a trail for others to follow. I have decided to be a trailblazer.”

James Amugsi, 2018 Fellowship Alumnus, Ghana

James Amugsi is an award-winning senior staff nurse at the Builsa District Hospital in Ghana with over five years of experience in nursing, youth mentorship, and community volunteering. He is especially proud of his work with the Diabetes Association of Ghana’s mentorship program, where he hosts monthly educational programs for people to gain knowledge on managing their diet, exercises, and medication. He also provides advice on preventing malaria, mental health, and pregnancy preparedness. In this YALI Voices podcast, he talks about his experience with service and volunteering. Read the full transcript of the podcast.

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