Patrick’s Journey to Hope and Healing
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.
TK strongly believes in the potential of African youth in transforming the continent. He has worked in Higher Education with experience in International Student Recruitment and Student Affairs in Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, Caribbean and North America. Before working full-time at Future of Africa, TK led in establishing the Student Life & Engagement Unit at Ashesi University where he worked as the Associate Dean of Students and Community Affairs. TK founded Future of Africa during his undergraduate studies at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2008. He currently leads the FOA team as President.
Every moment a child is off the streets and in the classroom is another moment for the Future of Africa.
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.