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.
Susan is a seasoned business executive who has a unique combination of commercial / P&L, corporate administrative and legal skills and work experience in the U.S., South Africa and Ghana. A trained attorney,
Susan has a proven track record in developing and executing growth strategies, leading improvements in business controls, driving sound corporate governance, implementing measures to enhance businesses’ brand and reputation, and managing teams across different industries, countries and disciplines. She worked in private practice before joining a global non-profit organisation and then moved to a Fortune 500 corporation.
Susan is passionate about giving back and the vision and mission of Future of Africa. She is particularly keen about finding sustainable solutions to the plight of women and children in developing countries in Africa.
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.