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.
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.
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.