Across Four Regions in Ghana, LIFE Helped 265 Orphans Thrive

For many families in Ghana caring for orphaned children, stability is fragile and easily broken by school fees, uniforms, or basic household costs. When those pressures accumulate, education is often the first casualty. UNICEF estimates that hundreds of thousands of children in Ghana are vulnerable to dropping out due to poverty, with orphans among those most at risk. 

Guardians, often grandparents or single caregivers, absorb these costs. Without support, children miss classes, fall behind, or leave school entirely, not because of their ability, but because of circumstances. 

In November 2025, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) completed its Orphan Sponsorship Distribution for 265 children across the Greater Accra, Eastern, Oti, and Volta regions. The program provided direct sponsorship support to help cover school expenses, learning materials, and essential household needs. LIFE staff coordinated distributions directly, ensuring that each child and guardian received support within a short, defined window. 

“Every term used to feel like a battle,” said one mother. “Now my son goes to school without fear of being sent home.” 

Another guardian described the emotional shift. “My daughter wakes up excited to learn. That alone tells me everything.” 

Sponsorship does more than meet immediate needs. It reduces anxiety in families, reinforces school attendance, and gives children a sense that their future is worth investing in. Through this distribution, LIFE helped stabilize families at a moment when small gaps could have led to permanent loss.