Research Reports

Our work is grounded in evidence. Explore the research that informs our programmes and contributes to the global understanding of trafficking, exploitation, and child protection.

For over two decades, Challenging Heights has not only delivered frontline programmes but also generated rigorous research on the conditions that drive child trafficking and exploitation in Ghana. Our studies inform our own practice, shape national policy, and contribute to the international evidence base on modern slavery, child protection, and community resilience. All reports below are freely available to download.

Study on Children Without Parental Care

Research Study

Study on Children Without Parental Care

Challenging Heights

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Child Led Research on Teenage Pregnancy

Child-Led Research

Child Led Research on Teenage Pregnancy

Challenging Heights · 2013

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Social Protection Research Summary

Research Summary

Researching the Linkages Between Social Protection and Child Protection — Summary

Ghana Social Protection Report

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Social Protection Full Report

Full Report

Researching the Linkages Between Social Protection and Child Protection — Full Report

Ghana Social Protection Report

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Ten Years On Impact Evaluation

Impact Evaluation

Ten Years On: Impact Evaluation of Programmes

Challenging Heights Impact Evaluation

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Child Marriage in the Fishing Industry on Lake Volta

Research Report · 2016

Child Marriage in the Fishing Industry on Lake Volta

Child & Forced Early Marriage in Ghana’s Fishing Industry

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Better Discipline for Ghana's Children

Research Report · 2016

Better Discipline for Ghana’s Children

Challenging Heights

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Kinship Care in Ghana

Research Report · 2020

Kinship Care in Ghana

Challenging Heights

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Climate Induced Migration and Modern Slavery

Final Report

Climate Induced Migration and Modern Slavery

Challenging Heights

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