Here are some of the highlights of the week in Ghana as we hosted AfriKids’ Ambassador, @junesarpong It has been an amazing week visiting so many projects the Time to Shine appeal supports.
Find out more here - https://t.co/eXwjfYbub5 #Time2Shine #AfriKids #UKAidMatch @DFID_UK pic.twitter.com/HelOrS393L

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 20, 2019

‘65% of kids in Ghana don’t even get a basic education. Don’t even get to go to primary school. So what this appeal is doing, is changing that.’ Listen to @TheHooveringPod w/ @ZoeAdjonyoh & @jessicafostekew https://t.co/ISUNEoCm4G#Time2Shine #AfriKids #UKAidMatch @DfID_UK

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 19, 2019

Shining Light✨Valeria is educating girls on the dangers of teenage pregnancy & help build confidence.
‘If they are able to stay more in school and learn, eventually they will go far'
Read more about here➡️https://t.co/a4SMkkhL5V#Time2Shine #AfriKids #UKAidMatch @DfID_UK pic.twitter.com/FTnXKekDR8

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 18, 2019

#Januraising
Calling all🚴 and 🏃 EARLY BIRD OFFER for places in @RideLondon & @London10K Plus everything you raise before 4 March will be DOUBLED by the UK government➡️ https://t.co/SAOUSpIf39#Time2Shine #AfriKids #UKAidMatch @DFID_UK #RideLondon100 #London10000 pic.twitter.com/RszwxkmYYr

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 17, 2019

.@junesarpong is in Ghana meeting many children and families who will benefit from our Time to Shine appeal. She’s standing with us so we can give more children their time to shine✨
Will you stand with us too?: https://t.co/6poposVcgo#Time2Shine #UKaid #UKAidMatch @DFID_UK pic.twitter.com/6vpOh6B3o1

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 16, 2019

Today the delightful @junesarpong visited the Family Livelihoods Support Programme and had a great time meeting the beneficiaries from the Dazongo Group of Microfinance! ✨👏🏼#Time2Shine #UKAidMatch #AfriKids #UKgov #UKAid @DfID_UK pic.twitter.com/aDQ1MPnone

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 15, 2019

Make your January count and have a laugh at the same time.🤣😆😀

Tickets now on SALE for an evening with >> @jessicafostekew @destheray @BridgetChristie @suziruffell @JenBrister @jaydeadams @josierones @sarabarron !! Tix: https://t.co/zicIQlQL00 #Time2Shine #UKAidMatch @DFID_UK pic.twitter.com/0eADiSLULZ

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 15, 2019

✨Meet Jennifer who @junesarpong is going to be meeting tomorrow ✨
She dropped out of school at 12yrs old but is now🥇in her class after returning to school after she met Caroline, a Peer Educator at a Child Rights Club#Time2Shine #UKAidMatch #AfriKids #UKgov #UKAid @DFID_UK pic.twitter.com/MaTDpm5YuM

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 15, 2019

AfriKids Ambassador @junesarpong is in Ghana visiting some of our projects & meeting the amazing staff who make them possible ✨
Follow our Instagram page here to stay up to date on June’s visit ➡️ https://t.co/TcePqKENHu#Time2Shine #UKAidMatch #AfriKids #UKgov #UKAid @DFID_UK

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 15, 2019

‘After spending three weeks in Ghana, I know that the work AfriKids is doing is truly changing lives for the better’
Keely is an amazing supporter who taken on a challenge to raise money for #AfriKids
Sign up here https://t.co/SAOUSpIf39#Time2Shine #UKaid #UKAidMatch @DFID_UK pic.twitter.com/WScYtopFXL

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 14, 2019

By helping to ensure every child completes an education #AfriKids empowers them for a brighter future their families & communities too as education is the most effective way to end poverty
More info here https://t.co/eXwjfYbub5#Time2Shine #UKaid #UKgov #UKAidMatch @DFID_UK pic.twitter.com/IIsfhRLvxC

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 13, 2019

Thousands of children are forced out of school due to poverty.
Become a Janu-raiser & help more kids complete their education by fundraising in your local community
Find out more - https://t.co/vOk5FBt1m6#Januraising #Time2Shine #AfriKids #UKaid #UKgov #UKAidMatch @DFID_UK pic.twitter.com/RbWVXszl3N

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 13, 2019

Its your time to shine on your birthday✨
If your bday is before 4 Mar'19 and choose to donate it to #AfriKids and every £ raised will be DOUBLED by the UK gov
Set it up in just a few mins here - https://t.co/LkNyqxL6P5#Januraising #Time2Shine #UKaid #UKgov #UKAidMatch @DfID_UK pic.twitter.com/8dmsgJz8fh

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 12, 2019

Struggling to beat the #Januaryblues?

Join us and comedians @BridgetChristie @JenBrister @destheray @suziruffell and @jessicafostekew and more at the Time to Shine stand up fundraiser
Tues 29 Jan at @UTCComedyclub ➡️#Time2Shine #AfriKids #UKaid #UKgov #UKAidMatch @DfID_UK pic.twitter.com/SWZwO0welj

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 11, 2019

Got that #FridayFeeling? Challenge yourself to take part in and fundraise @RideLondon 100 & @London10K and benefit thousands of kids & their families & communities
Sign up NOW ➡️ https://t.co/vOk5FBt1m6#Januraising #Time2Shine #AfriKids #UKaid #UKgov #UKAidMatch @DfID_UK pic.twitter.com/uXoDZOe2A4

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 11, 2019

Caroline is a peer leader at her AfriKids’ Child Rights Club. She is works with girls in her community who have dropped out of school and explains the importance of education
Find out more here➡️https://t.co/YyDklRWUGA#Time2Shine #AfriKids #UKaid #UKgov #UKAidMatch @DFID_UK pic.twitter.com/gQIcEmGQyo

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 10, 2019

#TBT to last month @BaronessChalker hosted an evening at the House of Lords w/ the Deputy High Commissioner of Ghana, @BatesLord and @AfriKids discuss the future of Ghana and education
More info➡️https://t.co/eXwjfYbub5#Time2Shine #AfriKids #UKaid #UKgov #UKAidMatch @DFID_UK pic.twitter.com/g1dlV0GHl5

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 10, 2019

As Josh returns to schl he’ll be raising funds and awareness for AfriKids’ #Time2Shine appeal.

Read about how Josh donated his #birthday to AfriKids and maybe you’ll be inspired to start #Januraising too: https://t.co/ZnIf01rsuZ
#UKaid #UKgov #UKAidMatch @DFID_UK pic.twitter.com/QjRHXU3EvU

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 9, 2019

Poverty is forcing thousands of children to leave school, sacrificing their potential.

Help more children have their Time to Shine✨ and the UK government will double your donation: https://t.co/eXwjfYbub5 #BacktoSchool #Time2Shine #AfriKids #UKaid #UKgov #UKAidMatch @DFID_UK pic.twitter.com/qnn5XPoNxZ

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) January 8, 2019