What are you doing on June 16th??

Our supporter, @GabiMatthews, is hosting a festival in support of AfriKids and tickets are selling fast. Check out the event page here >> https://t.co/4X1fLEg4aZ

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 21, 2018

You might remember this #BigSmile from a few weeks ago, here's Gerald this week at the Feo #CerebralPalsy Centre set up by AfriKids last year. The facility provides children like Gerald with physiotherapy support. Read his story: https://t.co/ZAGgddRc1Y pic.twitter.com/1xtVXYwFYH

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 18, 2018

A new era is dawning. There are new #datalaws kicking in to action & we've created a new mailing list to mark the occasion.

To stay up to date with our news on email, stories of the people we've helped and how you can support, you'll need to sign up >> https://t.co/s3rvgE4iYK pic.twitter.com/nCYpIuoU2o

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 17, 2018

Tonight wasn’t our night but congratulations to @coolearth!! pic.twitter.com/H5SjG5TQyq

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 16, 2018

‘Tackling big systemic issues like poverty require #positivity’ @MartinFutures. We #SayNoToPity when fundraising. Focusing on positive imagery that gives the people we support the dignity they deserve @GlobalGoodAward #GlobalGood pic.twitter.com/hgyDTEWOR6

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 16, 2018

And so it begins @GlobalGoodAward #GlobalGood fingers crossed! @Alquity pic.twitter.com/RzWGfNyPur

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 16, 2018

#Didyouknow members of our team were on local Radio Builsa speaking out about the forced marriage of a young student.

Huge efforts by her community, AfriKids staff & the local authorities, she has safely returned to her family and will be returning to school #endchildmarriage pic.twitter.com/4AV3nMxEud

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 16, 2018

Looking forward to seeing you there! https://t.co/MRuxfa4cM0

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 16, 2018

Looking forward to @GlobalGoodAward tonight! Proud to be shortlisted alongside our friends @Alquity for Best International Sustainable Community. 🤞🤞🤞#GlobalGood @GSK @careintuk @Toybank @coolearth https://t.co/QAjjHyQ78K

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 16, 2018

Last two places for #RideLondon this year to join #TeamAfriKids. Get your lycra on, it's time to pedal your way to a brighter future for more children! 👊
Contact islapullinger@afrikids.org for more info https://t.co/7hiLw0EqAO

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 10, 2018

#Didyouknow between #GhanaHealthService, AfriKids & @UHSFT we have been transforming healthcare in n. Ghana for 8 yrs by hosting prof skills sharing trips!

Florence visited UK in Nov & is now mentoring others back in Ghana. Read more on our health prog: https://t.co/ZTtqtiBbNH pic.twitter.com/qOq0U2E7ki

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 9, 2018

Making strides towards a brighter future - this wk's #BigSmile comes from Gerald

Our #physiotherapist William, has been working hard to help Gerald start walking & he's now taken some of his first steps! 👏 Read the full story: https://t.co/ZAGgddRc1Y #disabilityisnotinability pic.twitter.com/MklSzAP1yP

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 4, 2018

#BacktoSummer is back! Our amazing supporter, Gabi, is holding an event to support AfriKids. Tickets are flying off the shelves. @Lemar, @ReggieNBollie and @bloxedbeatbox will be there - will you?? https://t.co/crFhEdD9IR

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 2, 2018

Thanks to players of @PostcodeLottery children in 100 schools across northern Ghana will now have a better education 👩‍🎓📚🎓 THANK YOU for ensuring more children can be happy, healthy, safe and in school. This is how excited our students are!! pic.twitter.com/wcqLlZIPgv

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 2, 2018

Cycle your way to giving children a brighter future 🚴🏆🚵🚲

Last few spots for @RideLondon 100 this July #RideLondon #cycling #cyclists #bike #cyclinglife Find out more: https://t.co/Ze2cj4heIe

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) May 1, 2018

#Newsfromthefield: Raising voices against #childmarriage. Members of our Child Rights Clubs demonstrated against the forced marriage of one of their fellow students last week.

They marched and demanded the immediate release of their classmate, stating: #endchildmarriage now pic.twitter.com/1VtFO44RDJ

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 30, 2018

.@ReggieNBollie have a message for you from outside #abbeyroad studios today!

Tickets on sale for our supporter @GabiMatthews's @backtosummer18 festival in support of AfriKids. Reggie N Bollie will be performing alongside @Lemar - they're selling fast so be quick! 🏃‍♂️ https://t.co/MDEdGHQ2f6

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 30, 2018

Looking for a #RideLondon100 place? Look no further

Join the AfriKids team this July & cycle yr way (on 100 miles of closed rds) towards a brighter future for more children. FREE registration: https://t.co/Ze2cj4heIe #RideLondon #Cycling **please share with any keen #cyclists** pic.twitter.com/fxTXWYynfG

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 30, 2018

We're keen to keep in touch.

Sign up to our new mailing list to continue following AfriKids' progress, meet the people involved & hear about ways to support our work in #Ghana. Join us & you might even hear from one of these two! #BigSmile Sign up today: https://t.co/s3rvgE4iYK pic.twitter.com/8ChkvSgvSF

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 27, 2018

Inspired by #LondonMarathon on Sunday?? We were.

This is your year to be a #ChangeMaker 👊
We have places for #RideLondon, #RoyalParksHalf and #GhanaTriathlon in 2018.
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Find out more: https://t.co/TA65Kl7AVl pic.twitter.com/zrh4FJ4kY1

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 27, 2018

Our amazing supporter @GabiMatthews is holding a festival in June in support of AfriKids! Following the success of a similar event two years ago she's busy prepping for #BacktoSummer2018. Tickets now on sale! 🤩 @ReggieNBolIie @Lemar @BloxedBeats https://t.co/x9g7pep97X

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 26, 2018

This summer, teachers from our partners schools will benefit from #teachertraining support like Emmanuel has. We're working with LRTT to improve the quality of #education in #Ghana! Interested in taking part? Find out more: https://t.co/rqVWeEmq5E https://t.co/FIuWsaq72S

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 25, 2018

Wow - we're so grateful to be among those supported by the players of @PostcodeLottery. Thank you for supporting children across the world including Ghana 🇬🇭. It's lovely to see the smiles of our students in their sunny uniforms here! https://t.co/rmEX7DXmMC

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 25, 2018

The AfriKids team is hiring! We're looking for two passionate #fundraisers to join us. Please share w/ anyone who might be interested in joining our UK team who make our life-changing work with vulnerable children in Ghana possible. More info: https://t.co/gxdw0uIWWR #Fundraising pic.twitter.com/6m46lnTXvr

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 23, 2018

... and we're in!!

AfriKids Ghana have a new permanent home in Bolgatanga, so it's celebrations and #BigSmiles from the team this Friday. We recently moved from our spot in town and we're loving the new space and painted walls! pic.twitter.com/uEP3i3iSLp

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 20, 2018

Rubbing shoulders w/ the likes of Teresa May, Bill Gates, Pr. Charles & Penny Mordaunt this wk at #Commowealthsummit. Thanks to our partners @commonwealthorg for inviting David, our Director of Progs to join! Pictured here alongside other #Ghanaian delegates #CHOGM2018 #CWpeople pic.twitter.com/gc09aQcaQu

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 19, 2018

Thanks for having us @CityGuildsGroup !! Great to be in a room with some many great causes and people to learn from 👊 https://t.co/sQyF5tKCwa

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 17, 2018

Unique opportunity to take on West Africa's only #triathlon 💥

Two great trip opportunities, inc training w. Spencer Smith #BritishTriathlete & travel north to visit projects you are supporting! More details: https://t.co/XSxKSMSTnN #swimbikerun #UKTriChat #ghanatriathlon pic.twitter.com/KAa7w3h5At

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 14, 2018

School's out!

Thumbs up and a #BigSmile this Friday as the #schoolholidays begin in #Ghana. Some of the schools we support will be holding classes during the holidays to keep students on track with their studies. Happy Friday! 😄 #Education #exams pic.twitter.com/KBXRoxSIcd

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 13, 2018

They've arrived!#Didyouknow... @book_Aid have now donated thousands of #books to help us fill more classrooms across Ghana with colourful, engaging children's books. An intro from our friends at @PostcodeLottery, means more kids will be #reading in Ghana! #literacy #education pic.twitter.com/kiGpsqx8a2

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 11, 2018

Unique opportunity to take on West Africa's only #triathlon 💥

Two great trip opportunities, inc training w. Spencer Smith #BritishTriathlete & travel north to visit projects you are supporting! More details: https://t.co/XSxKSMSTnN #swimbikerun #UKTriChat #ghanatriathlon pic.twitter.com/iRDt8vi8Fl

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 10, 2018

Meet Yaamah. With support from a loan, she has now expanded her stall to provide more sweet treats to the children outside her local primary school. #microfinance
It's our #BigSmile this Friday from Yaamah and her happy students! 😊 pic.twitter.com/dCu2lK4Y24

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 6, 2018

Cycle your way to giving children a brighter future 🚴🏆🚵🚲

Last few spots for @RideLondon 100 this July #RideLondon #cycling #cyclists #bike #cyclinglife Find out more: https://t.co/Ze2cj4heIe pic.twitter.com/EpK2glKGgb

— AfriKids (@AfriKids) April 3, 2018