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About Future of Africa, assisting homeless youth in Ghana

Every life we touch in the streets of Ghana becomes a story of hope and opportunity for Future of Africa and for the children of Accra.

Practical Job Skills Unlocks Confidence in Former Street Youth

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.

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Equipping the Next Generation to Lead Social Change

Equipping the Next Generation to Lead Social Change

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.

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From Street Child to Mentor: Cyril Brings Hope to Others

From Street Child to Mentor: Cyril Brings Hope to Others

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. 

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Resilience Amidst Despair: Comfort's Journey of Hope

Resilience Amidst Despair: Comfort's Journey of Hope

Comfort's odyssey embodies resilience and hope. Despite facing slim odds for success, her determination to overcome adversity and rebuild her life speaks volumes about the power of perseverance.

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Bringing hope home: Reuniting missing children with their families

Bringing hope home: Reuniting missing children with their families

In the heart of Accra's bustling streets, FOA tirelessly works to reunite vulnerable street children with their families, fostering healing, reconciliation, and the promise of a brighter future.

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Unleashing Potential: Innocent, Ishmael and Patrick build their first picnic benches, chairs and tables

Unleashing Potential: Innocent, Ishmael and Patrick build their first picnic benches, chairs and tables

Within FOA's newly established metal and woodwork workshop, Innocent, Ishmael, and Patrick are honing their skills to build picnic benches, tables, and chairs of exceptional quality

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Celebrating new milestones: 11 Inspiring Youth Join Norviwo's Life-Changing Program

Celebrating new milestones: 11 Inspiring Youth Join Norviwo's Life-Changing Program

FOA's inaugural matriculation ceremony celebrated 11 former street children officially joining the Norviwo program.

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Peter's Odyssey: Innovation, Self-Discovery, and Creative Empowerment at Ashesi's AIX

Peter's Odyssey: Innovation, Self-Discovery, and Creative Empowerment at Ashesi's AIX

Peter's participation in Ashesi University's AIX program was transformative. He discovered a passion for robotics, design thinking, and the creative arts.

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Building livelihoods: Former Street Youth Excel in Hairdressing, Auto-Mechanics, and Fashion Design Apprenticeships

Building livelihoods: Former Street Youth Excel in Hairdressing, Auto-Mechanics, and Fashion Design Apprenticeships

Sandra, Kofi, and Patience embark on a transformative journey, training to become skilled professionals in hairdressing, auto-mechanics, and fashion design. This marks a new chapter in their lives, empowering them to achieve self-sufficiency.

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Eight young girls discover a haven for a brighter future

Eight young girls discover a haven for a brighter future

In 2023, FOA changed lives by rescuing eight girls from the streets, restoring hope, and transforming the course of their futures.

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When compassion takes action - a journey from despair to hope

When compassion takes action - a journey from despair to hope

FOA has embraced two precious newborns, born to mothers rescued from the streets. Through our community, the path of these young lives have shifted, and their hopes restored.

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From streets to leadership - A school prefect who overcame adversity

From streets to leadership - A school prefect who overcame adversity

Gabriel spent 5 years navigating the harsh conditions of living on the street, and even though life sometimes felt unbearable, he never gave up on his dream of gaining an education.

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Providing a safe house for street girls

Providing a safe house for street girls

Since the turn of the year, FOA has rescued 8 girls off the streets. Our goal for the next 2 years is to rescue at least 15 girls from sexual and physical violence.

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Wellness Wednesday 2023 - Record Breaking Attendance

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.

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Vocational Skills are Changing Lives - Kuorkor's Story

Vocational Skills are Changing Lives - Kuorkor's Story

Kuorkor shares her dream of equipping young girls from difficult backgrounds with skills that would empower them and improve their standard of living.

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When Kids Run Away

When Kids Run Away

Children who have lived in street situations for years sometimes find it hard to adjust to a stable environment.

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A New Home for Norviwo

A New Home for Norviwo

Our new space allows us to think big and dream of exciting possibilities.

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Sandra travelled 800km from Tindonsobligu to find hope

Sandra travelled 800km from Tindonsobligu to find hope

Sandra left her hometown in search of a better life. After many lonely nights on the streets, she finds family at Norviwo.

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Joyce and her Family Find Hope

Joyce and her Family Find Hope

Former Street Resident, Joyce, shares her painful past on the streets and finding hope for her family with FOA's support

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How Isaac Andoh survived the streets living with polio

How Isaac Andoh survived the streets living with polio

Former Street Resident, Isaac Andoh, Shares His Story About Living On The Streets With Polio.

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How Rebecca Coffie found hope in the face of crisis

How Rebecca Coffie found hope in the face of crisis

Former Street Resident, Rebecca Coffie, Shares Her Story About Finding Hope When She Encountered Future Of Africa

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Every Moment Counts

Every moment a child is off the streets and in the classroom is another moment for the Future of Africa.

Practical Job Skills Unlocks Confidence in Former Street Youth

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.

Read more

Equipping the Next Generation to Lead Social Change

Equipping the Next Generation to Lead Social Change

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.

Read more

From Street Child to Mentor: Cyril Brings Hope to Others

From Street Child to Mentor: Cyril Brings Hope to Others

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. 

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Become The Change You Want To See

The future of Africa starts with young people harnessing the fundamentals of social responsibility to drive positive change within themselves.

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