by Bukeni Waruzi | Nov 9, 2021 | FTS Model for Freedom, Ghana
The Village of Life shelter is exactly what modern slavery survivors need. It’s a vibrant and supportive place – far from the hardships and exploitation that children experience when enslaved in remote fishing villages along Lake Volta in Ghana. My visit to this...
by Terry FitzPatrick | Jul 14, 2015 | Congo, FTS Model for Freedom, Ghana
One of the key elements of our front-line strategy is the protection of children. By helping adults recognize and respect that children have rights, we help communities safeguard their youngest from slavery and other abuses. Two recent success stories show how our...
by Free the Slaves | Sep 17, 2014 | FTS Model for Freedom, Ghana
It is a familiar situation in West Africa. A child is sent to live with a relative and made to take care of all household chores, leaving them no time or energy attend school. It happened to Seth Boateng two years ago. His father left the 16-year-old with an aunt,...
