By IOM | IOM Mission in Ghana
At his workbench, Kwesi stitches together cardboard cut outs into a sandal prototype, from which a final leather product emerges. Kwesi is meticulous, nimble-fingered, and laser focused on his task. Ever since becoming an apprentice at a shoe shop in Sogakope, Kwesi has excelled. This is a long way from where he comes from.
Kwesi was trafficked for five years on Lake Volta, where he was subjected to rowing, catching, diving, and suffered beatings at the hands of his master. Following his rescue, a psychological evaluation revealed that his time on Lake Volta exacerbated a pre-existing mental condition.
However, through generous donors such as yourself, Kwesi and other child victims of trafficking are building a bright future for themselves, in this case through receiving skill-based training. Today, his mentor Emmanuel notes that Kwesi is a good learner and is making progress. He reckons Kwesi can etch out a decent living through this business. Despite the challenges he has faced, Kwesi is determined to live a full and fulfilling life.
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