To finish off our birthday week, watch Zac, one of our field officers, as he shares his hopes for the future of AfriKids! pic.twitter.com/JdMWqxLqf7

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) September 2, 2022

Hannah's Story💙 pic.twitter.com/OsYx77KzFW

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) September 1, 2022

Today we're taking a trip down memory lane, sharing a video of Georgie Fienberg, our founder, as she tells the story of how AfriKids started 20 years ago and AfriKids' first local hero, Sister Jane! It's amazing to see how far we've come! pic.twitter.com/XXrfcFKAKN

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) August 31, 2022

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AFRIKIDS!!! Today, August 30th, marks the official 20th anniversary of AfriKids as a registered charity, and 20 years of incredible work that has helped the lives of countless children in northern Ghana.

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) August 30, 2022

We're Hiring! AfriKids are looking for a brand new Grants Acquisition and Partnerships Manager to join the team. Deadline for applications is the end of July so make sure to get applying! For more information please visit: https://t.co/gxdw0uIWWR

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) July 22, 2022

We are looking for a brand new fundraising intern to join the AfriKids team! If you would like to apply, or know someone who would be great for the role, please visit https://t.co/gxdw0uIWWR for more information on the position and how to apply!

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) July 20, 2022

Last week here at AfriKids we received some more very exciting news, which we are delighted to share with you all - we have been shortlisted for Charity of the Year 2022 by the Charity Times Awards!!! pic.twitter.com/lZK8Emn2BM

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) July 5, 2022

We’re SO excited AfriKids has been chosen as a beneficiary of the #walkamileinmyshoes collection by @louboutinworld @sabrinaelba @idriselba! Launching today, it celebrates hope, empathy, and diversity, donating 100% of the proceeds from the collection to us and 5 other charities. pic.twitter.com/hSxOcIv97q

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) June 15, 2022

Hear from our wonderful CEO Charlie Hay as she discusses our work and the exciting news of being a top 10 finalist for the 2022 @Foundation_JF Best Practice Prize! https://t.co/3OO7bxYlnS

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) June 13, 2022

AfriKids are celebrating Africa Day! The theme for this year is “Strengthening Resilience in Nutrition and Food Security on the African Continent”. Please join us in celebrating #AfricaDay2022 ! pic.twitter.com/IiKUvwjHjZ

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 25, 2022

Watch Atibila, a teacher mentor and patron from one of our Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) clubs, to see how the amazing support of @PostcodeLottery is empowering 479 girls to understand their sexual and reproductive health. pic.twitter.com/f2nZAgURuX

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 23, 2022

Did you know that thanks to our #UKAidMatch funded appeal, 3565 girls had the opportunity to become Child Rights Club members? It enabled them to learn more about child rights, women and girl’s, & disability rights, contributing to a more inclusive learning environment for all! pic.twitter.com/FQMJusis1r

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 29, 2022

It was a pleasure to attend the People’s Postcode Lottery reception at the House of Commons yesterday and to learn more about their remarkable support to so many worthy charities. We are very grateful for their continued support. #peoplespostcodelottery #thankyou pic.twitter.com/mzxftKQrah

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 28, 2022

Watch peer educators Jennifer and Caroline share their stories on how they are helping spread their knowledge with other girls in their communities! A big thanks to all who donated to our Time to Shine Appeal and the UK government for making stories like this possible! @FCDOGovUK pic.twitter.com/OyhseJpFZB

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 28, 2022

Thanks to all your support with our Time to Shine Appeal in 2018 and the support of #UKAidMatch, the project reached a total of 19,068 primary beneficiaries across 80 schools in #northernGhana– increasing academic performance and fostering a passion for learning amongst girls! pic.twitter.com/gYGofwDUBo

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 27, 2022

In northern #Ghana, girls are facing a lack of opportunities in #STEM. A generation of girls are being left behind. Help ensure girls stay in school & empower them to become a new generation of trailblazing women in #STEM. Donate: https://t.co/Y43dXekMy6 https://t.co/Xqhn8KU5yD

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 5, 2022

A huge thank you to @Imperial_Logist and Worldwide Healthcare who donated 52 mobility tricycles and wheelchairs this month so that children with disabilities have a chance to go to school and interact with their friends. Just watch them go! pic.twitter.com/u53zD44ZXP

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 1, 2022

On #InternationalDayOfHappiness, we would like to say a massive thank you to the Players of People's Postcode Lottery for supporting us on this journey of bringing 1 Million Smiles to little faces over the next 5 years! @PostcodeLottery pic.twitter.com/tbmvz6nwIj

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) March 20, 2022

Read our recent blog post for #IWD where we break down how bias manifests itself for women and girls in northern Ghana, and how AfriKids are supporting local communities to identify these biases and break through them! https://t.co/Lbpixp6N9x #BreakTheBias #IWD pic.twitter.com/Kapm4rkUO8

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) March 10, 2022

This #InternationalWomensDay, let's all work together to #BreakTheBias and play our part in making gender equity a reality for all. pic.twitter.com/H45UKU68VO

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) March 8, 2022

Watch our impressive STEM club members demonstrate how to desalinate water using evaporation!#InternationalWomensDay2022 #BreakTheBias #STEM pic.twitter.com/o1DBeNfPTA

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) March 8, 2022

Happy #IWD! Thanks to the incredible support of the Players of the People's Postcode Lottery, our Breaking Barriers project ensures that quality STEM education & careers are accessible to girls from northern Ghana, empowering them with the confidence to reach their full potential pic.twitter.com/LAKs3Nho9f

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) March 8, 2022

On #InternationalDayofSocialJustice, we want to send a thank you to @PostcodeLottery for enabling us to support children like Firdous, who is learning to walk since attending one of our disability clinics. Her mum has also been supported with training & runs a successful business pic.twitter.com/4DIAv6DWzE

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) February 20, 2022

With schools closed in Ghana during lockdown, children had no opportunity to read, leaving them at risk of illiteracy.Thanks to our partnership with PPL&Book Aid International we provided students with the chance to read via our Mobile Library Project. Read Florence’s story below https://t.co/h7qP04NOEC

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) February 18, 2022

Don't miss your chance to experience the excitement of running past some of London's most iconic landmarks! Your run will help us make strides toward a better future for children in northern Ghana. Only 6 places left! Sign up today: https://t.co/KtnGQqDurp pic.twitter.com/IJ1AVYJuPK

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) February 11, 2022

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! We recently launched our project Breaking Barriers, to provide girls access to quality STEM education. By training teachers, providing hands-on learning &role models, we hope to unlock the potential of girls in STEM in #Ghana pic.twitter.com/ZYQZfHLmTk

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) February 11, 2022

Are you a content creator? Do you live-stream or game, or do you know someone that works in the gaming industry? We want to hear from you!
We’re exploring how we can work in this world to transform children’s lives and need your advice. Please let us know in the comments below pic.twitter.com/z7hI0Q5rFj

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) February 4, 2022

Are you looking to challenge yourself this year? Maybe you want to take on a 10k run, or finally run that marathon! Check out our website to find a challenge that suits you #charitychallenge https://t.co/dLJ0fNvvbz pic.twitter.com/UVcXdzdpJM

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) February 3, 2022

Celebrate our 20th anniversary and challenge yourself to walk 200,000 steps in 20 days.10k steps a day!
➡️ Join our Facebook grouphttps://t.co/gGZLekDObT
💵 Create your fundraiser in a few clicks
🚶🏻‍♀️ Get walking!
💙 Keep children in #northernGhana safe and in school! pic.twitter.com/ThyHrbiyiO

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) February 2, 2022

This year, AfriKids will be celebrating our 20th anniversary! We will be marking this milestone in lots of special ways throughout the year, including with events and limited edition merch. Sign up to our mailing list to stay informed and watch this space! https://t.co/s3rvgE4iYK pic.twitter.com/zhtcoyLWUO

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 29, 2022

We did it!

Thanks to our supporters, we have reached the target for our #EmpowerHer appeal unlocking full match funding! Thank you for helping young girls stay safe and in school.

Happy new year! pic.twitter.com/LMslMBi3WT

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 1, 2022

We launched this urgent appeal to support young girls at risk of teenage pregnancy to be able to stay in school & learn about their rights. We've almost reached our target and we need your support for this one final push! Help us reach our target: https://t.co/dkTAQOp1Fq pic.twitter.com/isYzVqVNSI

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) December 28, 2021