Esther Nanayaa Asante is a dedicated social worker with over 13 years of experience in supporting vulnerable children and helping them achieve their full potential. Her extensive work in this field has focused on providing essential services, advocacy, and economic empowerment for children in need, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to thrive.
Esther holds a Diploma in Social Work from the School of Social Work in Accra, Ghana, and a Degree in Education from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. This combination of social work and educational training enables her to approach her work with a comprehensive understanding of both the social and academic needs of the children she supports.
In addition to her professional achievements, Esther is passionate about music and plays an active role in her church, where she contributes to the community's spiritual and social well-being. Her hobbies include cooking, traveling, and exploring new experiences to broaden her knowledge and skills.
Esther's commitment to vulnerable children, coupled with her love for music and active community involvement, makes her a compassionate and dynamic professional dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those she serves.
Every moment a child is off the streets and in the classroom is another moment for the Future of Africa.
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.
We piloted art and music therapy during Wellness Wednesday and now street youth come attend outreach more often, stay engaged, and look forward to finishing projects and learning new dances.
Staff and volunteers recently underwent a professional development workshop where we’ve learned to respond with more compassion, understand trauma better, and support each youth in a way that helps them truly thrive.
