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Street Academy marks Eid-ul-Fitr with party for over 400 street children
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Some of the children feted to mark Eid-ul-fitr
The Street Academy, a non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), last week feted over 400 children of the Academy and other street children to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-fitr.
The children were given packs of assorted rice, drinks, and candies among others.
Ataa Lartey, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Academy told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that “It is our duty to care for the vulnerable and show them love even beyond Ramadan. We must continue to show love to mankind.”
He said every child had the right to worship and “as it was done for the Christians during Christmas, it is time to also celebrate with the Muslims among us.”
Ataa Lartey said the welfare of children was the responsibility of all and called on stakeholders to commit more resources aid agencies like the Academy to rid the streets of these unfortunate children.
He called for support for the construction of an Astro turf for the school and the community, saying the school was a sport academy hence the need for the Astro turf to help the children.
The Street Academy is a non-governmental organisation, which is a community-based project built to take care of children who have not had the opportunity to go to school.
It offers inclusive refuge for under-resourced and under-privileged children by providing an alternative school curriculum rooted in informal academic teachings, sports, music, art, and culture.
The Academy is a three-year bridge programme preparing students for mainstream education, the public school system and vocational training.
Committed to the most vulnerable children, the Street Academy is 100 per cent free, sponsoring books, uniforms, and two meals a day.
By Spectator Reporter
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
