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.
Anytime we had special programs involving large-scale cooking, Dorcas would always volunteer to cook to help us with the large numbers.
As a young girl growing up, Dorcas was always seeing her mother helping out the disadvantaged individuals around her. This ignited a passion within her to do same with what she has available.
As the Resident Life Coordinator here at the FOA Norviwo Community Centre, Dorcas takes care of the female residents and supports their character development. She also ensures that the entire facility is in top condition and is well-resourced with good food.
Incidentally, prior to joining FOA, Dorcas had just finished a catering and decoration course to add to her experience as a caterer. She really loves cooking! It brings her so much joy whenever people enjoy her dishes.
Dorcas graduated from the St. Catherine Girls Senior High School in the Volta Region.
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.