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On March 19, our Agents of Change empowered over 200 girls with vital training on menstrual hygiene and reproductive health. The girls were educated on how to use menstrual cups and received essential sanitary products — a step that not only eases the financial burden on families but also helps…

Launching Agents of Change What happens when the Touch A Life children grow up? Our mantra at Touch A Life has always been to raise a generation of leaders who will rise up and be the voice for the voiceless, working to eradicate modern-day slavery in their own country. For…

Happy Fall, Y’all! School is back in full swing and we never grow tired of celebrating another group of 17 college grads! They are already building their life of independence and we couldn’t be more proud of them! Way to go, guys!

We are so thankful for a one-of-a-kind learning opportunity Design Technology Institute, in Accra, has offered our high school students! Abednego is a graphic design student, learning Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, and more! He has even been given the opportunity to be a part of creating a movie for the school…

When you care for 83 students daily, you must surround yourself with the best village, who works together and are passionate about the work they do. We are so grateful for our village!!

Throwback to 2018 with choreographer Serge Koffi, photographer/videographer Joel Santos and TAL students who are now FREE to create, FREE to dance…they are FREE!    

Welcome to the Touch A Life Care Center, in Kumasi, Ghana! Life here is so sweet!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Touch A Life (@touchalife)

Touch A Life student, Prince, found his home at the Care Center at age 10. Now he has become our first college student to study in the States! His TAL family sent him off with so much love and celebration: dancing, singing, prayers of blessing and encouragement for the adventures…

How about a little update on our journey to becoming self-sustaining? Our Care Center in Kumasi, Ghana, is FULL of life, thanks to your generosity! Check out this fun video update! Want to be part of our self-sustaining journey? Join us here!

Starting Strong Where to even begin? This year is already off to a fantastic start and we are excited to share a little bit of the good news with all of you! But first… The statistics around the world regarding human trafficking paint a genuinely dire situation that we cannot…

Merry Christmas from Ghana! Hope your holiday celebrations are great!

Happy Fall, Y’all! As the warmth of the fall sun changes and cooler temps blow in throughout the States, we know that means a new school year has begun! Touch A Life students have also welcomed a new school year at The Learning Center, our specialized school at the Care…

Summer is Here! Hello, Touch A Life Family! HAPPY SUMMER!! We are thrilled to announce we have re-opened the doors of the Care Center to guests and volunteers and our students and staff in Ghana have loved reconnecting with everyone once again. But before we hosted volunteers, we took several months to…

Our Summer Line Is Here! Hello, Touch A Life Family!  We are so happy to announce our product line, Find Your Mark, has launched a new, beautiful, Summer 2023 Collection! From hand-woven baskets and jewelry, to hand-carved wood pieces, small bags, and more, each piece has been thoughtfully curated by our team, handcrafted in…

We Are On The Move! Touch A Life continues to grow and grow, and we have so many places that our children need to go! As a result, we are in need to purchase a used vehicle for our Care Center staff. As good stewards of the generous funding we receive, we will be…

Celebrating Transformation Hello, Touch A Life family! I love the Spring season; every year, when it approaches, I am reminded of all the new growth and hope available to us. I know you all enjoy hearing exciting updates about the transformation and change at the Care Center, and we love…

In December we celebrated our first group of college graduates and it was truly a momentous occasion for us all. Out of slavery and a life of exploitation to college graduation, this is the impact our Touch A Life community is having. From education support and art sponsorships to medical care, clothes, and…

It is with great joy that we introduce to you our first class of college graduates! Rescued from child slavery and exploitation, these young adults were among the first group of children brought to Touch A Life over 12 years ago to begin their journey of healing and restoration. Surrounded by loving…

Our TAL Team spent a sweet week at the Care Center earlier this month, celebrating our college graduates and ushering in the holiday season. So many of you contributed to Christmas backpacks and blankets for each child and we can’t thank you enough! Their joy and smiles were contagious as we…

As we look back on not only this past year, but the last ten years in Kumasi, we have so much to be thankful for! This fall was a landmark moment for us as we celebrated our 10 year anniversary of the Touch A Life Care Center. In our 2022 end-of-year newsletter, we…

This month marks the 10 year anniversary of the Touch A Life Care Center in Kumasi, and we have so much to celebrate! What started out as ten empty acres of rolling hills is now on the path to becoming a self-sustaining oasis, complete with a chicken coop and piggery, a pineapple…

Hello, friends! Thanks to you, we are now the proud owners of a corn husker machine, which you all helped raise funds for during my 60th birthday campaign.  I wanted you to know your gift has made a huge impact at the Care Center in Kumasi. The corn grown on property must be dehusked,…

As a Touch A Life supporter, you likely know the story of Pam and Mark as well as how the work in Ghana began. When Pam found Mark, she found her purpose. After years of dreaming and planning, we are so excited to finally introduce our new product line inspired by Pam and Mark’s friendship: FIND…

At Touch A Life, providing a clean and safe living space, healthy food and water, and comprehensive medical care for our children has always been a priority. We have been blessed to have a well on site that provides water for cleaning and bathing, but for years we have spent time and…

“Da” is a Ghanaian term of affection for a man who takes the time to invest in children through their love, encouragement, protection, laughter, giving, and time. This Father’s Day, we are thankful for all of the Das, Daddys, Papas, uncles, brothers, godfathers, and mentors. The Da Morgans who are always there to teach,…

May brings our thoughts to Mother’s Day, a beautiful and sometimes painful holiday. When mother-child relationships don’t meet our expectations, we are thankful for all of the beautiful women who choose to love and support the children around them. They make an impact beyond measure through their love, time, care,…

We LOVE sharing about our amazing college students. They have come so far in their educational pursuits and personal growth. Richard is no exception! Read below to learn more about this Agent of Change. What degree will you complete when you graduate this year? I will receive my Bachelor of Arts…

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it in so many ways. The regulations on international travel have been constantly changing affecting Touch A Life in the frequency and way that people can visit the Care Center. There have been no groups or international visitors in nearly two years. Our team on…

In 2008, Touch A Life partnered with Ghanaian abolitionists to rescue several children from Lake Volta. Among them was four-year-old Emmanuel Crawford, who was rescued from the fishing industry. Emmanuel was adopted by an amazing family in Oklahoma, and he has grown into an incredible young man. Not only is Emmanuel a football…