Scholar stories and the impact behind them

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