New: Blog post on how applying participatory approaches and locally-led solutions ensures that children & young people benefit personally from active participation, developing greater awareness of their rights; more self-confidence & leadership skills.https://t.co/tGM8pSUtkL pic.twitter.com/mEOWPGK1JK

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) July 20, 2021

Missed out on a #LondonMarathon place? It’s your lucky day! An extra place has just opened up for you to take part in this iconic challenge. Become a changemaker for AfriKids & help to secure a brighter future children in northern Ghana. Apply now! https://t.co/nIzeRkNpSd pic.twitter.com/pRtsTBHXku

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) July 13, 2021

A life changing opportunity to join our award-winning team. We’re seeking a proactive and passionate Director of Finance to join our team in Ghana.

Visit our vacancies page for more information on how to apply:https://t.co/Q4DDvfWLP3 pic.twitter.com/Spm7hJ3ofu

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) June 18, 2021

Join #TeamAfriKids for this year’s London Vitality 10k taking place in Hatfield Park! Your run will help us make strides towards a better future for children in northern #Ghana, keeping them healthy, safe and in school.
Don’t miss out, register now! https://t.co/KtnGQqCWBR pic.twitter.com/1rTGAwQwui

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) June 14, 2021

The World Day against Child Labour prompts activism and raises awareness.

We will work with @UNICEFGhana & @IJM to stop trafficking of children into hazardous labour on Lake Volta and to support survivors.https://t.co/4fVLyI1J9g#EndChildLabour2021 #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) June 12, 2021

ICYMI: Watch AfriKids ambassador @junesarpong in conversation with @BarackObama and @MarcusRashford, discussing campaigning, poverty, and empowering young people to make a change in society: https://t.co/CEuNAnp9QV

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) June 2, 2021

Did you know that Ghana was the first country to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1990? Strengthening child protection, health and education systems, can empower children to build their knowledge & confidence,& become stronger advocates for their rights. pic.twitter.com/WoGGBIq68Z

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 27, 2021

AfriKids are celebrating Africa Day! The day commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now the African Union) on this date in 1963. 2021 has been declared the year of Arts, Culture and Heritage. Please join us in celebrating #AfricaDay2021 #AfricaDay! pic.twitter.com/YtruAIyqni

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 25, 2021

Meet Hannah, Zuwera and Nboora! They have big dreams for the future and tell us what they love about going to school.

Donate here to help make their dreams a reality! https://t.co/FG930X4KBh

Plus - one of our generous supporters will match your gift - doubling its impact! pic.twitter.com/pzUMCkYXBS

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 21, 2021

Check out some images from our soap making workshop for women. The Family Livelihoods Support Programme empowers mothers financially so they can better care for their children. The increased income helps them keep their children in school & helps to break the cycle of poverty. pic.twitter.com/WxhAP1JHBr

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 18, 2021

“Education is so important for girls, it helps us to build our courage and makes us feel good wherever we are. I want to say to the girls who have lost their confidence: they should be confident. The battle is not yet over. We can still push for our rights.’ – Blessing pic.twitter.com/xUE3AXZkBL

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 30, 2021

"I want to show leadership to the girls in my family and those outside faced with the struggle for the basic things in life; that they too can make it. That is the story I want to tell, that is the story I am living." Read Ekua's story: https://t.co/GzhlhzmaQP #LeadersOfTomorrow pic.twitter.com/io8O7iixYa

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 29, 2021

Meet our #LeadersOfTomorrow! We empower children by teaching them about their rights and giving them a voice in decisions that affect them. Building their confidence now means they can be stronger change makers themselves.Follow us this week as we celebrate a new leader each day pic.twitter.com/c9hdFJcgd2

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 28, 2021

We are excited to be part of #CaptainTom100!
Complete your own challenge around the number 100 on 30th April-3rd May and fundraise for AfriKids to ensure children in northern #Ghana are healthy, safe and in school! Join #TeamAfrikids here: https://t.co/Ro9BGfqm0q pic.twitter.com/eRhln4ZW6r

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 13, 2021

Our work in child protection tackles issues that put children at risk. However, systems need to be in place to identify children at risk now & protect them. Over the next 5 years, we will ensure that 69,126 children are protected from harm. Read more here: https://t.co/6Ye3SF2APc pic.twitter.com/kWm0ZypQam

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 9, 2021

#Ghana has made enormous advances in education, however many children remain out of school & many teachers undertrained. Over the next 5 years, we will work with schools & communities to ensure 233,161 children receive an improved education. Read more here:https://t.co/cpVXZzLSlQ pic.twitter.com/hMx4XIdjOd

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 8, 2021

Happy #WorldHealthDay! In our 2021-2025 strategy, we have detailed our commitment to ensuring 392,218 people, over the next 5 years, will benefit from an improved healthcare service in northern #Ghana. Find out more by reading our strategy: https://t.co/cpVXZzLSlQ pic.twitter.com/ue6PkdiH8I

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 7, 2021

We are excited to announce the launch of our 2021-2025 Strategy: One Million Smiles, which sets out our plans to reach one million people over the next 5 years, to help more children than ever. Read our strategy here: https://t.co/rCmFtotG8m pic.twitter.com/IUeq3NrH9O

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 6, 2021

#ShoutOut to Bea, our Education Field Officer, for graduating in her Business Administration degree & her Best Student award! For her dissertation, Bea wrote about the impact AfriKids' Livelihood Support Programme has had on poor families in #northernGhana. Congratulations, Bea! pic.twitter.com/VoqOc4mAmu

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) March 29, 2021

It's #WorldWaterDay!

At AfriKids we aim to ensure that all children in northern #Ghana have access to adequate toilets and hand-washing facilities in school so they can keep learning and have a brighter future. pic.twitter.com/C1EyNy67e2

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) March 22, 2021

Looking for your next challenge? Sign up for the @LondonMarathon and help AfriKids keep vulnerable children healthy, safe and learning.
Apply for a place online at https://t.co/nIzeRkNpSd#LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/fldCGCfrYf

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) February 20, 2021

Purchase our Ghana Experience Kit to get 🍽️an exclusive recipe guide, 💃 dance tutorial and 📖 activity pack to keep your family having fun from home this half term.
Get started now ➡️https://t.co/0haTv50WV1 pic.twitter.com/pe0u30leXQ

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) February 18, 2021

Thank you to the players of @PostcodeLottery who are helping us keep children in northern Ghana healthy, safe and learning even through these uncertain times. https://t.co/hjxpdJfFqn

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) February 2, 2021

It's #InternationalDayOfEducation and we're helping children learn with our mobile libraries, which have given 10,000 children access to books during lockdown.

Thanks to our partners at @Book_Aid and the Players of @PostcodeLottery for making this possible.#education #Ghana pic.twitter.com/tog5qCLZtF

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 24, 2021

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift? We've got you covered! Shop from our selection of Christmas Giving Gifts to make Christmas extra meaningful this year: https://t.co/4LNYKIEDBN pic.twitter.com/5bNibQFRXa

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) December 22, 2020

🌟Join our award-winning Team!🌟
At a pivotal moment in AfriKids’ history, join us to take our #fundraising to the next level. We are seeking an energetic, passionate, and proactive Head of Grants and Programme Funding
More info: https://t.co/I3daG9kuWS pic.twitter.com/Dxmsm5rbTE

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) December 21, 2020

⏳ Time is running out ⏳

Tomorrow is your last chance to unlock match funding and DOUBLE your donation. Don't miss out. Click to donate: https://t.co/f5PuTNWJbK#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2020 #charity #donate pic.twitter.com/2SCkUChL2M

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) December 7, 2020

Today is the day!

It's #GivingTuesday and this year your donations will be DOUBLED by an anonymous donor. This means that every £1 you donate becomes £2 for children in need.
Unlock matched funding:https://t.co/f5PuTNWJbK#charity #GivingTuesdayuk #charitytuesday pic.twitter.com/7Dm2G5aSfJ

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) December 1, 2020

Looking for meaningful Christmas gifts? We've got some ideas: https://t.co/QRgL4joDaG#giftsforgood #ChristmasIsComing #Christmasgifts #gifts #charitygifts #givinggifts #Christmas #charitychristmas #givingback pic.twitter.com/lsBhugW3J0

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) November 30, 2020

Raise your hand if you are excited for our Virtual Pub Quiz this Sunday 29 November at 8:00 PM (GMT).
Register here and share this post to spread the word: https://t.co/nh7TIIxEt4#virtualpubquiz #pubquiz #virtualquiz #virtualevent #charityquiz pic.twitter.com/RsiTPVPlMy

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) November 25, 2020

Mark your calendars, #GivingTuesday is one week away. 📆

Sign our Giving Tuesday pledge today to unlock match funding and DOUBLE your donation! Sign the pledge: https://t.co/1S2pCbZss2#GivingTuesday2020 #charitytuesday #charity pic.twitter.com/7ADJqvvkIO

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) November 24, 2020

Join us for a virtual film screening and Q+A event with the filmmakers behind this amazing documentary as well as AfriKids' CEO Charlie Hay and a surprise guest.
2 December at 8pm GMT.
Register now: https://t.co/yxzTHVwiVt#filmscreening #filmmaking #films #documentary https://t.co/8GBdpQfzMg

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) November 23, 2020

We're offering downloads of @moneystonefilm, a documentary about two boys chasing their dreams among the gold mines of Ghana, which features our work. Sign up to access the film and receive a ticket to a virtual Q+A with the film makers and AfriKids CEO: https://t.co/lj71LJzMTC pic.twitter.com/infIxkgoQP

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) November 19, 2020