Practical Job Skills Unlocks Confidence in Former Street Youth
Ten former street children have embarked on vocational training programs to launch successful careers in fields like fashion design, auto mechanics, carpentry and catering.
Dr. Elikem Tamaklo is the Managing Director of Nyaho Healthcare Limited, a leading healthcare provider in Ghana and the first private Group Medical Practice in the country. He has held this position since 2015. He is currently the 2020/2021 Ghana Chapter Chair of the Young President’s Organisation, YPO and the Inaugural President and member of the Ghana Chapter, Stanford Seed Transformation Network.
Dr. Tamaklo holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from St. George’s Hospital Medical School in London, a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the Liverpool School of tropical Medicine, amongst others. Dr. Tamaklo has received a number of awards including the AABLA All Africa Young Business Leader of the Year,2018 in recognition of his commitment in the private healthcare sector in Ghana. He is committed to driving positive change in Ghana and believes that the young generation in Africa are the game changers that will see Africa meet its full potential thus his reason for serving on the FOA Board.
Every moment a child is off the streets and in the classroom is another moment for the Future of Africa.
Ten former street children have embarked on vocational training programs to launch successful careers in fields like fashion design, auto mechanics, carpentry and catering.
Through street outreach, leadership workshops, and reflection sessions, FOA immerses high school and university students in the challenges faced by street children, helping them understand the issue and become advocates for change.
Cyril fled his abusive home, seeking refuge on the streets where he learned to survive through sheer resilience. A chance encounter with TK and volunteers from Future of Africa rekindled his hope, setting him on a path towards achieving his dreams.