BY CHALLENGING HEIGHTS / DECEMBER 8, 2017 It was early evening when the Challenging Heights Rescue Team arrived in Yeji. With limited time and information, the team began the careful process of locating Kwame*, a child believed to be in a trafficking situation. The search required coordination with local contacts and community members, as well […]
BY CHALLENGING HEIGHTS / NOVEMBER 13, 2017 So far in 2017, Challenging Heights has cared for 128 children at the Challenging Heights Hovde House, providing shelter, care, and support to children rescued from trafficking and other forms of exploitation. The increasing number of children received this year highlights both the scale of the problem and […]
BY CHALLENGING HEIGHTS / SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 Growing up, Kojo* was a typical Ghanaian child. He is the second oldest of six children, so he helped to… Growing up, Kojo* was a typical Ghanaian child. He is the second oldest of six children, so he helped to look after his younger siblings when he wasn’t […]
BY CHALLENGING HEIGHTS / SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 Challenging Heights, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Navy, and Department of Social Welfare, rescued 15 more victims of slavery from Lake Volta over the weekend. The 15 rescued children are comprised of three girls and 12 boys between the ages of five and 17. […]
BY CHALLENGING HEIGHTS / AUGUST 29, 2017 Challenging Heights is campaigning against violence against children in school with the launch of research into the harmful effects of corporal punishment and how to end it. The organisation, which is mostly known for its actions towards the rescuing of trafficked children from Lake Volta, also works to […]
BY CHALLENGING HEIGHTS / AUGUST 11, 2017 Challenging Heights, in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, marked the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, also known as Blue Day, in Senya Bereku. The commemoration formed part of efforts to raise awareness about human trafficking and to engage community members on the […]
BY CHALLENGING HEIGHTS / JULY 25, 2017 Last week, a group of students from Friends International Academy joined Challenging Heights for a Child Rights Camp (CRC), aimed at educating young people about children’s rights and responsibilities. The Child Rights Camp, first introduced by Challenging Heights in 2003, is designed to create a safe and engaging […]
BY CHALLENGING HEIGHTS / JUNE 28, 2017 Challenging Heights notes that Ghana has maintained its Tier 2 Watch List status in the 2017 United States Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, despite ongoing concerns about the country’s response to human trafficking. While this standing reflects some progress and continued engagement by government and civil society actors, […]
BY CHALLENGING HEIGHTS / JUNE 21, 2017 It is a relatively routine morning in Joma, a small town along the coast of Ghana. Women walk the streets attending to daily activities, and children play nearby, giving the appearance of an ordinary community at work. For some of the children from the Challenging Heights rehabilitation program, […]
BY CHALLENGING HEIGHTS / MAY 24, 2017 We know that changing cultural norms is no easy task. While many survey respondents acknowledge the harm caused by corporal punishment, the practice remains common in schools and communities across Ghana. This highlights the need for continued engagement to bridge the gap between awareness and practice. Challenging Heights […]
