Wellness Wednesday 2023 - Record Breaking Attendance
In 2023, the popularity of Wellness Wednesday among children living in street situations has grown significantly from an average of 15 attendees to a record 47 attendees.
Arminda Lathrop, CFRE is an international fundraising consultant living in Accra, Ghana. In her 15+ years building strategic partnerships, Arminda has worked with universities, international NGO’s, and local startups to design programs, raise millions in funding, and build essential stakeholder buy-in for organisational growth and sustainability.
Arminda serves on the Board of FOA because she sees firsthand the tremendous impact that TK and his team have had on the lives of FOA scholars and their university mentors.
Every moment a child is off the streets and in the classroom is another moment for the Future of Africa.
In 2023, the popularity of Wellness Wednesday among children living in street situations has grown significantly from an average of 15 attendees to a record 47 attendees.
Millicent spent two months living on the streets of Accra after being abandoned by her friend. After meeting representatives of Future of Africa, she was rescued from the street, reunited with her family, and provided opportunities to improve her well being.
Sarina reflects on the memorable interactions she had with street children living in Accra.