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.
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.
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.
Nicholas recounts his journey with Future of Africa. Starting from the early days of simply distributing food on the streets, to the present where the lives of street children are being transformed through the FOA Scholars Program and the Norviwo Skills Training Program.
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.
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.
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
FOA's inaugural matriculation ceremony celebrated 11 former street children officially joining the Norviwo program.
At FOA's training retreat, Jeremy Horne and Heather Powers from Yellowpine Consulting led our team through a transformative experience, shaping our mission and vision, and fortifying our organizational growth
Peter's participation in Ashesi University's AIX program was transformative. He discovered a passion for robotics, design thinking, and the creative arts.