This Christmas, we’re taking compassion to the streets once again. On December 25th, Starlight Foundation will be feeding 500 to 1000 street children across Teshie Maamle, Tema Station, Kingsway, and Caring Hands of God Home. We’re also providing free medical screening in partnership with VagiCare Konsult because every child deserves dignity, care, and a warm…
We are delighted to announce that our Advocacy and Engagement Lead, Development Strategist, and other members of the Starlight Foundation team are representing our organisation at the United Nations Second World Summit for Social Development, currently taking place in Doha, Qatar. This landmark conference holds profound significance for world leaders and all attendees, marking 30…
Two months after the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) conducted what they termed a “successful” repatriation exercise in May 2025, the streets of Accra tell a different story. The same children and their guardians who were arrested during the widely publicised operation are back on the streets—and in greater numbers than before. This predictable outcome shows…
The Starlight Foundation, represented by our Advocacy & Engagement Lead, Ms. Priscilla Addo, participated in the West Africa Strategic Advocacy Group’s first-ever Advocacy & Engagement Lead regional workshop in Accra, Ghana. This landmark event brought together leading child rights advocates, civil society organisations, and community leaders from across West Africa to champion the voices of…
What an incredible few days this has been in Seville! Our Starlight Foundation team is buzzing after attending the UN Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4). Honestly, being in rooms with heads of state, prime ministers, presidents, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres has been both humbling and inspiring. The session with WTO Director-General…
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Starlight Foundation representatives are heading to Spain to participate in the United Nations Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4)!🇪🇸 This incredible journey has been made possible through the generous support of KLM and their Wings of Support Foundation, who believed in our mission and provided roundtrip…
Today, 28th May, marks World Menstrual Day—a global initiative dedicated to breaking the silence around menstruation and ensuring that every girl and woman has access to the resources, education, and support they need to manage their periods with dignity. This year’s theme, “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld,” emphasises the collective responsibility we all share in creating…
As we celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 with the theme “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld,” we’re confronting period poverty’s harsh reality in Ghana. About 65% of schoolgirls miss up to five days monthly due to lack of menstrual products, while 72% in rural areas resort to unsafe alternatives like rags or leaves. The economic burden is…
In partnership with Ghana Health Service professionals, we delivered interactive educational sessions that transformed how these school communities understand and approach menstruation. Our programme isn’t just about education; it also provides reusable sanitary pads and disposable ones for areas with water shortages, along with helpful materials on menstrual care. What makes our approach unique is…
Through the “Let Her Know” initiative, the Starlight Foundation involves boys as supportive allies in its menstrual hygiene programme. Thanks to funding support from Wings of Support, we have connected with students at Suprodu Methodist Junior High School to discuss the significance of menstrual health and ways to stay safe during their cycles. Working alongside…