Ellen’s life had never been easy. Living in cramped conditions with her cousins and aunt, her mother had been unwell for years, leaving her without any support, and they could barely afford to put food on the table, let alone buy her school supplies or uniform.
But Ellen was a fighter. Despite all the hardships, she excelled academically and loved playing football, it was her headteacher who brought her situation to the attention Futurestars.
A manager from one of our corporate donors took an interest in Ellen’s case and arranged for Ellen to move to a private school where she flourished and her life began to change for the better.
In school breaks, Ellen now joins the Futurestars coaches to run pre-school netball sessions and physical education classes in schools. She also participates in after-school netball sessions at the development centre. Her passion for sports and her love for children makes this a perfect fit for her.
Ellen’s hard work and determination paid off, and she was eventually accepted into one of the best secondary schools in Ghana. We think the future is bright for Ellen.