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.
TK strongly believes in the potential of African youth in transforming the continent. He has worked in Higher Education with experience in International Student Recruitment and Student Affairs in Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, Caribbean and North America. Before working full-time at Future of Africa, TK led in establishing the Student Life & Engagement Unit at Ashesi University where he worked as the Associate Dean of Students and Community Affairs. TK founded Future of Africa during his undergraduate studies at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2008. He currently leads the FOA team as President.
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.