“Casting nets, disentangling them when they got trapped, diving deep into the lake, selling fish, mending damaged nets, and spending long hours on the water—this was my daily routine for years,” says Eyi, a rescued boy. Eyi was sent to Lake Volta at the age of eight by his aunt, who had promised his parents […]
Challenging Heights concluded the month of April with a series of impactful activities to commemorate Blue Umbrella Day 2026, a global campaign held in collaboration with Family for Every Child and dedicated to raising awareness on sexual violence against boys. As part of the campaign, the organization successfully conducted three targeted workshops and one radio […]
Challenging Heights, in collaboration with the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Ghana Police Service, has supported the rescue of forty-two [42] victims of human trafficking in the Western North Region of Ghana. Out of the 42 victims rescued, thirty-six (36) have been admitted to the Challenging Heights Human Trafficking Victims Rehabilitation Centre, where they are […]
As part of our ongoing commitment to child protection and well-being, our recovery staff organized an educational session for girls in the puberty stage at the recovery house, focusing on puberty awareness and menstrual hygiene management. The session provided a safe and supportive environment where the girls felt comfortable asking questions and sharing their experiences. […]
Mary, 14, is currently in Basic 5 at Senya D/A Basic School. At the age of 9, she moved to live with her mother, where she was made to assist with fishing activities on Lake Volta while trying to continue her education. For three years, Mary balanced school with the harsh realities of life on […]
Challenging Heights, over the weekend, rescued 22 children from various forms of forced labor, including child trafficking in the fishing industry, in Ghana. This was made up of 11 boys and 11 girls, between the ages of seven and 13. These rescues were done in partnership with the Ghanaian security agencies, as well as the […]
On the eve of another hectic day, a group of men came to our hut where I was mending broken nets. I could see the fear and anger in my uncle’s eyes, the man who had always forced me to work beyond my capacity. These men were my saviors, rescuing me from experiences that could […]
At just eight years old, Samuel was trafficked into forced labour. For eight years, his childhood was shaped by the harsh realities of life on Lake Volta until Challenging Heights rescued him at the age of sixteen. Rescue, however, was only the beginning. Determined to build a better future, Samuel embraced the opportunity to return […]
As part of our annual planning process to ensure the effective implementation of our programs, the Challenging Heights Management Board held its first meeting of the year shortly after resuming from the holiday break. The meeting brought together managers from our various centers and departments to review key priorities, discuss operational strategies, and identify ways […]
The Management of Challenging Heights wishes to inform the public of a serious security incident involving our Founder, James Kofi Annan. At approximately 2:00 AM on Monday, 29th December 2025, a suspected targeted gun attack occurred at Mr. Annan’s residence. During the incident, a projectile discharged by an unidentified assailant penetrated the ceiling of the […]
