Our Expanding Work in Africa Targets Child Trafficking in Ghana

Child trafficking is a prevalent issue across the globe. It’s difficult to wrap one’s mind around the fact that slavery, in any form, still exists, let alone the slavery of children. Today, one of the most heart-wrenching forms of child labor taking place exists within the fishing industry on Lake Volta in Ghana.  

As one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, Lake Volta boasts a flourishing industry that’s a significant contributor to Ghana’s economy. Unfortunately, the lake is also home to an estimated 20,000 child slaves (International Labour Organization). Children as young as five are sold to human traffickers and made to work as fishermen for up to 12 hours a day, seven days a week without adequate rest or food.