Almost five years ago, one of our bright beneficiaries, David, lost his mother after she travelled to the Upper East Region to seek medical treatment. He became an orphan. In the midst of that tragedy, he left Accra and disappeared from our scholarship programme.
We did everything we could to bring him back. We had even identified a loving family that was ready to take him in so he could continue his education through our Student Training and Education Programme (STEP), but his family was not ready to let him return.
We never gave up.
In 2024, we heard that David had returned to Accra, so we travelled to Kasoa to look for him. We were relieved to find him, but his family was not forthcoming, making it difficult for us to stay in touch. Sadly, by the time we returned, he had been taken back to the Upper East Region.
Then, just recently, we received the phone call we had been praying for.
One of David’s cousins had brought him back after learning that he was being mistreated. At just 13 years old, David had been out of school for years and was being made to work on farms instead.
Today, David is finally back.
He may be behind in school, but he is not behind in potential. We are determined to help him catch up, heal, and build the future he deserves.
As we prepare to support David’s return to school, he will need school fees, uniforms, books, stationery, personal items, counselling, and the care every child deserves to thrive.
If David’s story has touched your heart and you would like to help him, we’d be very grateful for your support. Every contribution will go towards helping him rebuild his life and continue his education.
Because every child deserves a chance. And at @FTFGhana, we refuse to give up on children who need our help the most.
If you’d like to support David, please send me a DM. 🙏🏽
@roneyblue@The1957News I most likely can't, but it doesn't hurt to call for a more measured approach 🤷🏽♀️. You wouldn't like it if you were treated this way Sir.