Challenging Heights has officially constituted its new Advisory Board following the expiration of the previous board’s tenure in December 2025. The new Advisory Board is chaired by Professor Mavis Amo-Mensah. Prof. Amo-Mensah is an accomplished academic, strategic communication expert, and public relations scholar with extensive experience in higher education leadership, institutional advancement, and research. Currently […]
Sampson is a 12-year-old boy who was recently rescued from child labour on Lake Volta. His early life was marked by instability and separation. Shortly after his birth, his parents separated, and he lost contact with his father. After spending some time with his mother, Sampson and his elder sister were sent to live with […]
“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 […]
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 […]
