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Randa is the fourth of six siblings, and all are orphans. She lost her father to a brief illness when she was about ten. After his death, her mother became the sole caregiver, raising Randa and her five siblings alone. As a petty trader struggling to make ends meet, her mother faced immense challenges with little or no support from extended family.
They lived near a large drainage ditch in the Israel Ayigbe Junction area of the Ga Central Munici ...
Randa
Testimonial from Randa
Ophelia’s journey is a testament to resilience and determination. The third of five siblings, she has faced both challenges and hope. After her parents’ divorce, she and her siblings were raised by their mother, a hardworking farmer trying to make ends meet amid the devastating effects of illegal mining.
She lives in Wassa Akropong in Ghana’s Western Region, a community whose environment has been heavily damaged by illegal mining. The family’s f ...
Ophelia
Testimonial from Ophelia
Josephine’s life has been shaped by struggle, determination, and big dreams. The fourth of five children, she has never had an easy path. Her parents’ divorce at a young age marked the beginning of a difficult chapter. She now lives with her mother and four siblings in Wassa Akropong in Ghana’s Western Region. The family relies on farming, but environmental degradation from illegal mining has left their land less fertile, hurting their livelihood ...
Josephine