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.
Emmanuel begun volunteering with FOA in 2016 when he was a student at Ashesi University. He always felt heartbroken seeing children begging on the street and malnourished but didn’t know what he could do to help them. When TK begun engaging street children and sharing food, he jumped at the opportunity to support his project since it was finally a tangible way to have a positive impact on a group of people that others ignore every day.
As the Senior Manager for Development, Emmanuel is responsible for forging partnerships with other organizations that support the mission of Future of Africa. He is also in charge of communicating to the world the stories of the street children living in Accra and how FOA is changing their stories.
Emmanuel holds a master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Edinburgh and then a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Ashesi University. Before working full-time with Future of Africa, he spent his early career years working as a business analyst raising funding for SMEs headquartered in various African countries.
Emmanuel enjoys a good road trip with friends and playing board games in his spare time. On the weekend you will find him glued to the television watching football matches.
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.