"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This month we are sharing about Mary E. and her hopes and plans for the future. What degree did you complete and from what school? I received my Bachelor of Art in Social Work and Sociology from the University of Ghana. What changes do you hope to see in Ghana...
2021 is the year that we will celebrate the college graduation of some of the first Touch A Life children who entered our program between 2006 and 2010. Rescued from forced labor on the fishing boats of Lake Volta, these children have grown to become hard working...
When children are rescued from forced labor and brought to the Touch A Life Care Center, they join us at various ages and education levels. Most children entering our care have had little or no previous education opportunities, making it virtually impossible for...
The year 2020, and all of the trials and triumphs that it brought, gave Touch A Life the opportunity to evaluate some of the ways that we can make the Care Center more self-sustaining—as a result, last year's Back to the Basics campaign was born. So many of...
We hope that you are all enjoying your summer and getting a chance to spend time soaking up the sun with loved ones. Here at our headquarters in the USA, as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, we came across the following quote from Nelson Mandela: "For to be...