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 […]
Dear Friends, I bring you the season’s greetings. It has been 12 months of God’s goodness, and sustenance. For us in Challenging Heights, we reached our 20 years milestone, having been founded in 2005. This 20th year brought with it many reasons to celebrate, and to be thankful for. The many lives have been transformed because […]
Challenging Heights, in partnership with the R122 Women’s Organisation, is pleased to share that over 80 women in Accra received free breast cancer screenings as part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness and promote early detection. The event, held on October 5, 2025, was part of the “Living Well, Living Aware” initiative, which empowers women […]
Did you know that Challenging Heights provides educational support to beneficiaries in our Enhanced Reintegration Programme every year? This year, we are delighted to support 15 beneficiaries entering Senior High School, providing all items on their prospectus, allocated stipends, and accommodation fees for those who required it. Before distribution, our mentorship team counselled the students […]
Challenging Heights is deeply concerned about a case involving a three-year-old girl who suffered severe abuse after her stepmother poured hot water on her private parts as punishment for bedwetting. No child should ever endure such cruelty. Abuse is never discipline. We call on the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), the Anti-Human Trafficking […]
Some of our staff recently participated in a two-day workshop organized by 100 Weeks for partner organizations at Anita Hotel, Kumasi. The workshop focused on strategies to scale up program impact, strengthen partnerships, and celebrate achievements to date. Staff from the Central, Bono, and Northern Regions came together to exchange experiences, share success stories, and […]
Challenging Heights marked World Water Day with a football match as part of our Sport for Change program, using sports to raise awareness about climate action and environmental protection. During the tournament, field officers engaged players, spectators, and supporters in conversations about water conservation, the importance of keeping water bodies clean, and the connection between […]
Ladies from the Challenging Heights Halsted Women’s Centre recently embarked an educational visit to Merclyn Apparel, where CEO Mercy Bonney shared her inspiring journey in the fashion industry. The session provided participants with valuable insights on personal and professional growth, emphasizing empowerment, financial independence, and the importance of personal branding. Through this experience, the ladies […]
Challenging Heights proudly participated in this year’s Blue Umbrella Day campaign, raising awareness about sexual violence against boys and advocating for April 16th to be officially recognized by the United Nations as International Blue Umbrella Day. Capacity-Building Workshops We hosted a series of workshops to equip parents, students, government officials, and media personnel with the […]
