“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On the eve of another hectic day, a group of men came to our hut where I was mending broken nets. I could see the fear and anger in my uncle’s eyes, the man who had always forced me to work beyond my capacity. These men were my saviors, rescuing me from experiences that could […]
At just eight years old, Samuel was trafficked into forced labour. For eight years, his childhood was shaped by the harsh realities of life on Lake Volta until Challenging Heights rescued him at the age of sixteen. Rescue, however, was only the beginning. Determined to build a better future, Samuel embraced the opportunity to return […]
Challenging Heights proudly congratulates all final-year students from Odobirba Academy on completing their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This achievement reflects their dedication, perseverance, and the support of teachers, mentors, and families who guided them along the way. Completing the BECE is more than an academic milestone, it is a testament to their resilience and […]
Robert Tetteh’s life story is one of resilience, healing, and hope. At a very young age, Robert was trafficked to Krachi-Mogyadur in Ghana’s Oti Region, where he was compelled to work as a child fisherman on Lake Volta. Deprived of his childhood and separated from his family, he spent several years in exploitative conditions that […]
Challenging Heights has supported 20 young girls and boys in the Central Gonja District by providing essential apprenticeship tools to help them pursue careers in fashion design, carpentry, weaving, and hairdressing. This intervention forms part of the organization’s Youth Empowerment Program, which is designed to equip young people with practical skills and resources needed to […]
We are proud to announce the successful graduation of 38 women from our 100-week Direct Cash Transfer Engagement Program. Selected from the Alata Kokodo and Fetteh communities, these women have completed a transformative two-year journey focused on growth, empowerment, and self-reliance. Throughout the program, participants received comprehensive training in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, personal empowerment, sexual […]
