Challenging Heights, a Ghanaian human rights organization, has appointed, Dr. Yvonne Ayerki Lamptey, of the University of Ghana as the Chair of the organization’s advisory board. Dr. Lamptey holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Studies from Swansea University, Wales, UK, a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of […]
RESOURCE STATE INSTITUTIONS TO END MODERN SLAVERY- CHALLENGING HEIGHTS URGES GOVERNMENT Challenging Heights, a child rights-centered Non-Governmental Organization in Ghana, has urged the government of Ghana to adequately resource state institutions leading the fight against child trafficking, child labour and modern slavery in the country. Mr Enock Dery Pufaa, the Programs Director of Challenging Heights, […]
We are thrilled to announce that our rescue team has rescued 21 new children from Lake Volta! The rescue, done in collaboration with the anti-human trafficking unit, social warfare, and the Ghana police service evolved around nine communities on the Lake. The communities were, Kopedeke, Nkwanta, Kafabai No.1, Quarter-quarter, Ada, Mahama kuromu, Bassare , Yeji […]
As part of efforts to scale up our activities to all parts of the country, we are happy to share that we’ve secured an office for operations in Tamale. Over the past month, we have been working tirelessly to announce our physical and operational presence within Tamale and by extension, the entire Northern Ghana. This […]
Our goal at Challenging Heights is to extend our reach in the battle against child labour, child trafficking, and all forms of child abuse-related issues. To do this, our team in Northern Ghana, in collaboration with our field operations and programs department, organized community sensitization workshops in the Central Gonja Districts to accomplish this goal. […]
The Department of Social Welfare (Central Region) hosted a one-day workshop yesterday that our team from Recovery House attended. The workshop covered regulations on child rights and protection as well as country and international adoption from a Ghanaian perspective. Attendees in the session hosted by the Regional Director Mrs. Monica Siaw included representatives from NGOs and […]
In a significant boost to regional advocacy efforts, our Northern office has launched a series of radio sensitization sessions aimed at curbing child labor and trafficking. Executed in strategic collaboration with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and the Department of Social Welfare, these broadcasts serve as a critical platform for community […]
We are excited to announce that 47 of our beneficiaries who were undergoing training in floor tiling, satellite installation, mobile phone repairs, and barbering have successfully graduated. The graduates, made up of 31 young men and 16 young women after an intensive one-year training are now certified professionals in their field of training. We extend […]
We are thrilled to inform you all about our Northern Office’s inauguration, scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2024! This inauguration is to officially announce our commencement of operation in Northern Ghana with the aim of helping to prevent and combat child labour, trafficking and related child rights abuse issues. We are incredibly grateful to each […]
Our advocacy team organized a one-day workshop for stakeholders as part of spreading awareness on issues of sexual violence against boys. These stakeholders were enlightened on how relevant it is to ensure the safety of boys in their various districts. They were also introduced to the #BlueUmbrellaDay and why it is important to celebrate this […]
