Painting Memories at the Accra Arts District
Cyril Nortey, a Norviwo scholar, shares his experience discovering and expressing his creativity through painting
Every life we touch in the streets of Ghana becomes a story of hope and opportunity for Future of Africa and for the children of Accra.
Cyril Nortey, a Norviwo scholar, shares his experience discovering and expressing his creativity through painting
Vivian Doku, a second-year resident, shares her experience of learning and playing golf for the first time.
At eleven years old, Patrick chose the uncertainty of the streets over a home that no longer felt safe. What began as a fight for survival would later become a journey toward purpose.
From surviving on the streets to studying General Arts in senior high school, Vera’s journey is one of resilience. Once a young girl searching for belonging, she’s now building a future filled with hope and purpose.
In August we hosted our Fresh Start Ceremony and it was one of those days that reminded us why we do this work. We celebrated exciting new beginnings of youth who once spent years on the street without hope and purpose.
We piloted art and music therapy during Wellness Wednesday and now street youth come attend outreach more often, stay engaged, and look forward to finishing projects and learning new dances.
Staff and volunteers recently underwent a professional development workshop where we’ve learned to respond with more compassion, understand trauma better, and support each youth in a way that helps them truly thrive.
Ex NBA star, Pops Mensah-Bonsu spends the day with the youth inspiring them with his story
Since February, five young girls and six boys have joined our Skills and Youth Development pathway, stepping into a safe haven filled with hope.
Mary Sinaida is replicating Future of Africa’s street outreach program in Kenya, providing critical support to street-connected youth, offering immediate relief, friendship and renewed hope.