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.
Susan is a seasoned business executive who has a unique combination of commercial / P&L, corporate administrative and legal skills and work experience in the U.S., South Africa and Ghana. A trained attorney,
Susan has a proven track record in developing and executing growth strategies, leading improvements in business controls, driving sound corporate governance, implementing measures to enhance businesses’ brand and reputation, and managing teams across different industries, countries and disciplines. She worked in private practice before joining a global non-profit organisation and then moved to a Fortune 500 corporation.
Susan is passionate about giving back and the vision and mission of Future of Africa. She is particularly keen about finding sustainable solutions to the plight of women and children in developing countries in Africa.
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.