As we all entered the New Year full of excitement and ready to take on the coming year, all of Challenging Heights staff, over 90 people, came together to celebrate and recap 2014. Not very often are we able to bring all of Challenging Heights team members together, so not only is this annual celebration […]
Having seen another boy drown while diving into the lake to untangle a net caught on a tree underwater, Kow was very frightened that the same thing would happen to him as he worked. With a slight build, Kow looks far younger than the 14 years he says he will soon turn. He’s been at […]
Henry, a recent graduate from CH’s ICT class, is known for his enthusiasm in the classroom and inquisitive nature. “For me personally, I like questions. I want to know things and I enjoy going to school.” After completing high school, Henry did not have the opportunity to attend university due to his financial situation. After […]
At the beginning of this month I had the opportunity to travel, first to the Vatican and then to the United States. On December 2, 2014 it was international human rights day and the day that some of the world’s largest faith leaders gathered to sign the anti-slavery declaration. I was shocked and honoured that […]
Over 11,000 people filled the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan to watch over 1,000 individuals receive their degree, I was happily among this crowd. I am honoured to have been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Letters degree from Grand Valley State University at their 2014 winter commencement. Grand Valley Statue University (GVSU) and […]
This year has been an exceptional year as we continue to promote youth and family empowerment and children’s rights to education and freedom from forced labour in Ghana. So from the entire team at Challenging Heights we thank YOU for the support and belief you have in CH. We continue to ask for your advocacy and action in creating awareness about child trafficking and […]
Emmanuel, or more commonly known as Ema, is a scholar, leader, singer and friend. He is 16-years-old with a bright future ahead of him. Ema carries happiness with him wherever he goes as he laughs and goofs around with his friends. He loves action movies, the color black, cooking, eating rice and kontombre stew, learning […]
“Mbofra Banbo” meaning Child Protection is our new radio programme that is being broadcasted to local communities in the Central Region of Ghana. Every Wednesday from 5pm-6pm we go live on the air, in local language (Fanti or Effutu) with a host to discuss different aspects of child protection. It provides as a new form […]
The 2014 Global Slavery Index report has just been released and there are several reasons why you need to read it.-Modern Slavery is happening near you.-YOU can take action today. Globally the report has estimated that 35.8 million people are trapped in modern slavery! Modern slavery was recorded in all 167 countries the report took place in,it’s a global […]
The Challenging Heights bus pulls up to the school filled with boxes of new TOMS shoes and children all look out their classrooms while erupting in applause. Cheers, smiles, and clapping are coming from every classroom. The students know their school is next to be receiving their shoes. It never fails to put a smile on our […]
