On October 11, the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to raising awareness about girls’ unique challenges and advocating for their rights. At Starlight Foundation, our mission aligns with this global call to action as we strive to bridge the inequalities and abuses suffered by girls in Ghana, often…
As ambassadors for street-connected children, the Starlight Foundation has adopted a strategy of community engagement to prevent more children from becoming street-connected. Our Teach Them Young project introduces students, teachers, parents, and community members to the impact of streetism on young people’s lives. This approach has revealed the vulnerability of children in environments where they…
The question of where street-connected children belong in society undoubtedly reflects the poor handling of their issues in high places. As children, Article 28 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana states that “every child has the right to the same measure of special care, assistance, and maintenance as is necessary for its development.” The power…
In a remarkable achievement for youth leadership and community empowerment, the Starlight Foundation has reached a significant milestone in its journey of transformational impact. The organization was granted accreditation by the United Nations, opening doors to participate in the recent Summit of the Future held at the UN Headquarters in New York. Demonstrating its commitment…
We are all born into a form of identity all over the world. A child’s first identity is a family and a name that comes with it. It provides security and guarantees that they belong to a certain group. When we talk about street-connected children, the identity that comes to mind for most of us…
“A deep sense of love and belonging is a fundamental need of all people. We are biologically, cognitively, physically, and spiritually wired to love, be loved, and belong. When those needs are unmet, we don’t function as we were meant to. We break. We fall apart. We numb. We ache. We hurt others. We get…
As we embark on our yearly advocacy campaign, we highlight the importance of speaking up for and protecting street-connected children. This year, we focus on creating a deep sense of belonging and inclusivity for street-connected families. These vulnerable members of our community often face invisibility and marginalization, but together, we can change that narrative. We…
