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 […]
Challenging Heights is launching a high-quality podcast platform focused on leadership, social justice, development, and public interest conversations in Ghana and beyond. We are seeking an experienced Podcast Host who can lead thoughtful, credible interviews with experts, practitioners, policymakers, and change-makers. The podcast is being developed as a nationally relevant thought-leadership platform, designed to host […]
It was a deeply insightful moment when two of our beneficiaries courageously shared their life experiences on Lake Volta. These testimonies form an important part of our advocacy efforts against child trafficking. Today, we spotlight Emmanuel’s story, one of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of support. Emmanuel, now 16 years old, is a Junior […]
Independent Financial Controller Organization: Challenging HeightsLocation: Accra, GhanaEngagement Type: Independent Consultant / Contract Position About Challenging Heights Challenging Heights (CH) is a Ghanaian non-governmental organization dedicated to protecting children from exploitation and advancing community development through education, advocacy, environmental action, and social justice programming. Purpose of the Role Challenging Heights is seeking a highly qualified […]
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 […]
