76% of graduates are working and earning income to support themselves and their families
For 25 years, Chance for Children (CFC) has worked to empower street children and their families in Ghana. With a focus on continuous improvement and core values like honesty, CFC has expanded from its first centre in La to multiple locations across the country. We have supported thousands of street children to return to school, reunify with their families, and secure stable jobs. These children are now advocates for children’s rights, positively influencing their communities. We emphasize the importance of family and community involvement, continuously adapting our interventions to the needs of children in street situations.
As we continue to grow, we remain committed to our individualized approach. We advocate for street children to help shape the best possible futures for themselves, their families, and communities.
By 2030, we aim to impact more than 7000 street children and enable youth, families and communities to become self-sustaining. We will leverage our network of partners and digital tools to achieve this.
For 25 years, Chance for Children (CFC) has worked to empower street children and their families in Ghana. With a focus on continuous improvement and core values like honesty, CFC has expanded from its first centre in La to multiple locations across the country. We have supported thousands of street children to return to school, reunify with their families, and secure stable jobs. These children are now advocates for children’s rights, positively influencing their communities. We emphasize the importance of family and community involvement, continuously adapting our interventions to the needs of children in street situations.
As we continue to grow, we remain committed to our individualized approach. We advocate for street children to help shape the best possible futures for themselves, their families, and communities.
By 2030, we aim to impact more than 7000 street children and enable youth, families and communities to become self-sustaining. We will leverage our network of partners and digital tools to achieve this.
I was guided out of the street as a child. It is tough to make a living on the street. Living from hand to mouth as a child is very sad, but God sent CFC to my aid. There, I was loved, cared for, and sent to school from the basic level to Senior High School and finally to an apprenticeship, where I trained as a sound engineer. This allowed me to establish my recording studio. I recorded music for popular musicians in Ghana, such as Adane Best, Chris of Mentor fame, and Lazy Dazy. Now, at 30 years old and having completed my tertiary education, I am employed by CFC as a social worker. In this role, I engage daily with children and their families on the streets, identifying those in need of assistance. Reflecting on my journey, I am profoundly grateful for the opportunities CFC provided me.
I was guided out of the street as a child. It is tough to make a living on the street. Living from hand to mouth as a child is very sad, but God sent CFC to my aid. There, I was loved, cared for, and sent to school from the basic level to Senior High School and finally to an apprenticeship, where I trained as a sound engineer. This allowed me to establish my recording studio. I recorded music for popular musicians in Ghana, such as Adane Best, Chris of Mentor fame, and Lazy Dazy. Now, at 30 years old and having completed my tertiary education, I am employed by CFC as a social worker. In this role, I engage daily with children and their families on the streets, identifying those in need of assistance. Reflecting on my journey, I am profoundly grateful for the opportunities CFC provided me.
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On the streets, I had to work before I could buy breakfast or water to wash myself. Not always did I manage to get enough money to buy food or water. That’s why I sometimes was able to clean myself only twice a week. Sometimes, I had to steal, which was very dangerous. It was especially tough during the rainy season. We didn’t have any place to sleep then. So, when it was raining at night, we had to stand up and wait until the rain was over. It was often very cold on those nights. One day, Chance for Children (CFC) met me on the streets and offered me a home at their Hebron Homes. With their support, I was able to return to school. In 2020, I gained admission to the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to study Biomedical Sciences. Throughout my time at UCC, I worked hard and earned recognition as the Second-Best Graduating Student in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. I was also a three-time Dean’s Academic Awardee at the School of Allied Health Sciences.
Today, I am a Teaching and Research Assistant at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cape Coast, as part of my National Service. My journey from the streets to higher education has been challenging, but with the right support and determination, transformation is possible.
On the streets, I had to work before I could buy breakfast or water to wash myself. Not always did I manage to get enough money to buy food or water. That’s why I sometimes was able to clean myself only twice a week. Sometimes, I had to steal, which was very dangerous. It was especially tough during the rainy season. We didn’t have any place to sleep then. So, when it was raining at night, we had to stand up and wait until the rain was over. It was often very cold on those nights. One day, Chance for Children (CFC) met me on the streets and offered me a home at their Hebron Homes. With their support, I was able to return to school. In 2020, I gained admission to the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to study Biomedical Sciences. Throughout my time at UCC, I worked hard and earned recognition as the Second-Best Graduating Student in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. I was also a three-time Dean’s Academic Awardee at the School of Allied Health Sciences.
Today, I am a Teaching and Research Assistant at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cape Coast, as part of my National Service. My journey from the streets to higher education has been challenging, but with the right support and determination, transformation is possible.
My name is Moses, I adopted this name from the street, where I went through struggles, pains, and depression. I lost my father at a very tender age, and my mother was diagnosed with a mental disorder. I am a boy born and raised on the street of the Kaneshie market in Accra. I used to sleep on the bare floor with my mother and my 13 siblings.
I lost my twin sister because of hunger and one day I could no longer find my mother and my siblings. I began to feed myself at the age of 9. I walked on the waste to look for pieces of metal to resell them. I never wish anyone to become a scrap dealer. CFC sponsored me throughout my education, first within the Drop-in Centre, and then I stayed in the house and completed High School. I received great awards and certificates from the school as the best painting student. I am still furthering my education.
My name is Moses, I adopted this name from the street, where I went through struggles, pains, and depression. I lost my father at a very tender age, and my mother was diagnosed with a mental disorder. I am a boy born and raised on the street of the Kaneshie market in Accra. I used to sleep on the bare floor with my mother and my 13 siblings.
I lost my twin sister because of hunger and one day I could no longer find my mother and my siblings. I began to feed myself at the age of 9. I walked on the waste to look for pieces of metal to resell them. I never wish anyone to become a scrap dealer. CFC sponsored me throughout my education, first within the Drop-in Centre, and then I stayed in the house and completed High School. I received great awards and certificates from the school as the best painting student. I am still furthering my education.
I lost both of my parents when I was young and had to live with my cousin in Bawjuasi. As an orphan, I found comfort in street activities until CFC found me and invited me to their Drop-in Centre. My positive attitude there earned me a place at their shelter home in Hebron, where I spent the rest of my teenage years.
I've always dreamed of becoming a civil engineer. After finishing senior high school, while I was awaiting my exam results, I got the chance to do an internship with the CFC production unit. I took my responsibilities seriously, tackled new challenges, and built great relationships with my colleagues.
In September that same year, I started a new chapter of my life at the Don Bosco Technical Institute, where I received training in electrical work and solar panel installation and graduated in 2024. This year, CFC installed solar panels at their Centre in Accra and Hebron Homes and I will assist with the service maintenance of the installations. I'm so grateful for this opportunity.
I lost both of my parents when I was young and had to live with my cousin in Bawjuasi. As an orphan, I found comfort in street activities until CFC found me and invited me to their Drop-in Centre. My positive attitude there earned me a place at their shelter home in Hebron, where I spent the rest of my teenage years.
I've always dreamed of becoming a civil engineer. After finishing senior high school, while I was awaiting my exam results, I got the chance to do an internship with the CFC production unit. I took my responsibilities seriously, tackled new challenges, and built great relationships with my colleagues.
In September that same year, I started a new chapter of my life at the Don Bosco Technical Institute, where I received training in electrical work and solar panel installation and graduated in 2024. This year, CFC installed solar panels at their Centre in Accra and Hebron Homes and I will assist with the service maintenance of the installations. I'm so grateful for this opportunity.
In 2011, my life changed when the CFC family took me in. Before that, I struggled on the streets, but CFC gave me hope. They welcomed me into the Hebron Girls' Home, where I found stability and support. I was determined to create a better future for myself, so I worked hard in school and did well in Junior High School.
I have always loved cooking and wanted to learn how to cook continental dishes. The TVET agency enrolled me in an apprenticeship at Exclusive Ovens, where I learned how to make pastries and cakes.
But my journey didn't stop there. I wanted to learn more, so CFC helped me get an internship at HPW Fresh and Dry, a company in the Eastern region of Ghana. There, I cooked continental dishes for nearly 2,000 workers on different shifts. After a year of learning and growing, I got a job at HPW Fresh and Dry. I'm thankful for the opportunity CFC gave me.
In 2011, my life changed when the CFC family took me in. Before that, I struggled on the streets, but CFC gave me hope. They welcomed me into the Hebron Girls' Home, where I found stability and support. I was determined to create a better future for myself, so I worked hard in school and did well in Junior High School.
I have always loved cooking and wanted to learn how to cook continental dishes. The TVET agency enrolled me in an apprenticeship at Exclusive Ovens, where I learned how to make pastries and cakes.
But my journey didn't stop there. I wanted to learn more, so CFC helped me get an internship at HPW Fresh and Dry, a company in the Eastern region of Ghana. There, I cooked continental dishes for nearly 2,000 workers on different shifts. After a year of learning and growing, I got a job at HPW Fresh and Dry. I'm thankful for the opportunity CFC gave me.
Alima and Sahada, twin sisters born in 2006, grew up in the farming community of Zugu in the Yendi municipality of Northern Ghana. Due to financial difficulties, they had to leave school during primary levels 4 and 6, respectively. Seeking better opportunities, Alima moved to Kumasi, and Sahada to Accra. Both ended up working as head porters, known locally as "Kayayei," to earn a living.
In 2021, Chance for Children's (CFC) Street Team in Kumasi found Alima and helped her reunite with her family in Zugu. Around the same time, Sahada was also located on the streets of Accra, and arrangements were made for her to also return home. With their family's support, both sisters began apprenticeships in dressmaking, marking a positive turn in their lives.
Alima and Sahada received support from CFC, which provided learning materials, monthly stipends, and regular guidance and counseling throughout their apprenticeship, graduating as skilled dressmakers in 2024.
Now living with their family in Northern Ghana, Alima and Sahada have successfully graduated from their apprenticeship and are currently serving a mandatory 3-month service to their master trainer which will end in February 2025. Their goal is to support themselves and their parents and to offer training and empowerment to other young girls in their community.
Alima and Sahada, twin sisters born in 2006, grew up in the farming community of Zugu in the Yendi municipality of Northern Ghana. Due to financial difficulties, they had to leave school during primary levels 4 and 6, respectively. Seeking better opportunities, Alima moved to Kumasi, and Sahada to Accra. Both ended up working as head porters, known locally as "Kayayei," to earn a living.
In 2021, Chance for Children's (CFC) Street Team in Kumasi found Alima and helped her reunite with her family in Zugu. Around the same time, Sahada was also located on the streets of Accra, and arrangements were made for her to also return home. With their family's support, both sisters began apprenticeships in dressmaking, marking a positive turn in their lives.
Alima and Sahada received support from CFC, which provided learning materials, monthly stipends, and regular guidance and counseling throughout their apprenticeship, graduating as skilled dressmakers in 2024.
Now living with their family in Northern Ghana, Alima and Sahada have successfully graduated from their apprenticeship and are currently serving a mandatory 3-month service to their master trainer which will end in February 2025. Their goal is to support themselves and their parents and to offer training and empowerment to other young girls in their community.
In 2011, the police brought me to the Shelter for Abused Children, deeming it unsafe for me to return to my family. The Shelter then introduced me to Chance for Children (CFC), which became more than just a family to me. I stayed with CFC from 2011 until 2016 when I was reintegrated. However, I chose to return because there's no family like CFC.
I've always dreamed of going to school and becoming someone significant. CFC made that dream come true. The bond we shared was incredible; I met children from all over the country and felt like I had a family of my own. It was a beautiful experience that I couldn't even find in my own home.
Today, I'm a graduate midwife, independent and managing my own life. CFC taught me to be a self-reliant woman, and I'm thriving because of the various programs and teachings they provide. Looking ahead, I am very excited about delivering healthy babies and perhaps starting a family of my own.
In 2011, the police brought me to the Shelter for Abused Children, deeming it unsafe for me to return to my family. The Shelter then introduced me to Chance for Children (CFC), which became more than just a family to me. I stayed with CFC from 2011 until 2016 when I was reintegrated. However, I chose to return because there's no family like CFC.
I've always dreamed of going to school and becoming someone significant. CFC made that dream come true. The bond we shared was incredible; I met children from all over the country and felt like I had a family of my own. It was a beautiful experience that I couldn't even find in my own home.
Today, I'm a graduate midwife, independent and managing my own life. CFC taught me to be a self-reliant woman, and I'm thriving because of the various programs and teachings they provide. Looking ahead, I am very excited about delivering healthy babies and perhaps starting a family of my own.