Blog | Smile for Child GH

Empowering Journeys.....from Dodomo to the world!

My name is Georgina Tifiretey, and I hail from Dodomo, a community nestled within the Wechiau District of the Upper West Region of Ghana. I am twenty- three years and the third among six siblings. Today, I stand with immense pride as a third-year Midwifery student at Presbyterian University, Ghana. Reflecting on the journey that has brought me to this point, two defining principles emerge most prominently; gratitude and resilience. My early educational years were marked by co

Smile for Child, Ghana

May 113 min read

Sustaining Education Through Strategic Support

Through collaboration with GETFund and BSE, SFCG students receive comprehensive support covering tuition, accommodation, transportation, and stipends. Samuella Osei Akowuah is a Physician Assistant who has achieved remarkable academic progress: BSc in Physician Assistantship (2024) Master’s in Public Health (2025) Certification in Emotional Mastery for Children She is currently completing her internship and national service at the Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Kumasi.

Smile for Child, Ghana

Apr 271 min read

Changing Lives, One Student at a Time

Behind many student successes are individuals who choose to invest in a child’s future. Reine's story Reine’s journey is one of resilience and determination. After relocating from Togo to Ghana, she faced the challenge of adapting to a new education system. Unable to immediately sit for the BECE due to language differences, she repeated a year at junior high school. Within a year, she overcame this barrier, passed her exams, and gained admission to St. Monica’s Senior High Sc

Smile for Child, Ghana

Apr 271 min read

Empowering Futures Through Partnership

Through the support of Black Star Excellence (BSE), SFCG scholars are pursuing diverse and impactful careers across Ghana. This partnership provides not only financial assistance but also mentorship and encouragement — enabling students to thrive academically and personally. Kezia, a member of SFCG’s second cohort, graduated as a Physician Assistant from the University of Health and Allied Sciences in December 2025. Her success is a reflection of dedication, hard work, and th

Smile for Child, Ghana

Apr 273 min read

A Journey of Excellence and Opportunity

Judith and Mabel on their graduation day In December 2021, Smile for Child Ghana (SFCG) received life-changing news—Judith and Mabel had gained admission to Ashesi University. The moment was filled with joy, disbelief, and celebration. Calls were made, tears were shed, and hope was renewed. Both students were admitted under the Mastercard Scholars Programme, which fully covered their tuition, accommodation, and living expenses. This allowed them to focus entirely on their aca

Smile for Child, Ghana

Apr 273 min read

Nets and Notebooks – A brighter future for the coastal youth.

Bishop’s Girls’ School students These are stories of hope and learning going on in selected children in Basic 7 (Junior High School – JHS 1) of the Bishop’s Girls’ School, in the Central Business District in Accra. Apart from Mirabel and Brenda who live at Chorkor, the other four girls, Angel, Christiana, Comfort and Victoria live in the James Town community. Angel Quarcoo is a thirteen-year-old girl from Abola but lives at Nmaamonaa with her 66-year-old grandmother. Both co

Smile for Child, Ghana

Mar 282 min read

Our fresh breeze from the coast.

Girls from John Wesley Methodist Basic School Our bonding with these wonderful girls began in December 2023, when they were in Basic four. They attend John Wesley Methodist Basic School which is located in the James Town community, a suburb of Accra. Four of the girls live within the James Town community and one of them commutes from Chorkor to school. Chorkor is another suburb in Accra and is quite close to James Town. Sandra Hammond’s parents are fisherfolks. Her mother li

Smile for Child, Ghana

Mar 283 min read