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Angus Thomas

Angus Thomas is the founder of the Hope Education Project and Stop Trafficking Africa, working in Ghana to combat human trafficking, support girls education, and empower vulnerable communities.

Students at Darrul Haddis JHS taking part in the Trafficking Web game as part of Module 2 of the Hope Education Project human trafficking education program in Tamale, Ghana

Hope Education Project Delivers Human Trafficking Education in Ghana: Module 2 Update

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Hope Education Project: Module 2 Delivery Update Following the successful launch of our human trafficking education pilot in Ghana with the delivery of Module 1 last week, we continued this week with the delivery of Module 2: “Traffickers, Victims, and Staying Safe” across our three partner schools in Tamale: St Paul’s JHS (Gumbihini), Bagabaga Annex …

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Shaban delivers module 1 of the hope education project human trafficking education program in Tamale, Ghana

Hope Education Project: Module 1 Delivery Update

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Hope Education Project: Module 1 Delivery Update This week the HEP Human Trafficking Education and Awareness Pilot Project got underway in Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana. As part of our mission to expand human trafficking education in Ghana, Module 1, covering “The Rights of Children and Understanding Human Trafficking,” was delivered across our three participating GES …

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Students engaging in Module 1 of the Hope Education Project human trafficking education program in Tamale, Ghana

The Pilot Program is Underway in Tamale, Ghana

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The Pilot Program is Underway in Tamale! We’re excited to share that our pilot human trafficking education program is officially underway in Tamale, Ghana! Over the past week, we’ve been delivering Module 1 in Ghana Education Service Junior Schools, introducing students to children’s rights and human trafficking awareness. Engaging Students in Critical Conversations Our sessions …

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Hope Education Project infographic summarizing the human trafficking education and awareness program in Tamale, Ghana

Human Trafficking Awareness Infographic – Hope Education Project Ghana

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Hope Education Project Ghana: Human Trafficking Education and Awareness Program For tamale, Northern Region At the Hope Education Project (HEP), we are dedicated to empowering communities in Tamale, Ghana, with knowledge and tools to combat human trafficking. Our human trafficking education and awareness program is designed to protect children and young people by focusing on …

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Angus Thomas with weavers and tailors after the video presentation in the Dimala community.

Hope Education Project: Progress in Combating Child Exploitation in Ghana – November 2024 Update

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Hope Education Project: Ghana Update – November 2024 Greetings from Tamale, Ghana! This month has been a whirlwind of activity and growth for the Hope Education Project (HEP) as we prepare for our pilot projects in early 2025. Here’s a glimpse into life on the ground and the exciting progress we’ve made. Settling Into Gbolo …

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Group photograph of the delegates attending the ECPAT Region Conference in Senegal Feb 2024 where we gained insights on combating child sexual exploitation in Northern Ghana

Combating Child Sexual Exploitation in Northern Ghana: Insights from ECPAT’s 2024 Workshop

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Combating Child Sexual Exploitation in Northern Ghana: Insights from ECPAT’s 2024 Workshop From May 27 to 31, 2024, the vibrant city of Dakar, Senegal, hosted the ECPAT Regional Workshop, bringing together over 90 representatives from more than 50 civil society organizations (CSOs) across Africa. Among the attendees were policymakers, child protection advocates, and young leaders …

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Example of a fake job offer letter with red flags to avoid scams

How to Spot Fake Job Offers: Protect Yourself from Scams

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How to Spot Fake Job Offers: Protect Yourself from Scams Life in Northern Ghana is becoming increasingly challenging due to the rising cost of fuel and everyday essentials. Coupled with the effects of climate change and chronic underinvestment in education and infrastructure, many people in the region are particularly vulnerable to falling victim to fake …

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A an old Mamprusi farmer contemplates diminishing yields - climate change and human trafficking in Ghana

The Hidden Connection: Climate Change and Human Trafficking in Ghana

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The Hidden Connection: Climate Change and Human Trafficking in Ghana Climate change is reshaping lives across the globe, but its impacts go beyond rising sea levels and extreme weather events. In Ghana, the effects of climate change are fueling an often-overlooked crisis: human trafficking. The intersection of climate change and human trafficking in Ghana highlights …

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Tackling Child Labour and Trafficking in Ghana: A Fight for the Future

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Tackling Child Labour and Trafficking in Ghana: A Fight for the Future Child labour and human trafficking are deeply intertwined issues in Ghana, particularly affecting vulnerable children in industries such as cocoa farming, fishing, gold mining, and in the case of kayaye – young female porters – working in urban markets. The 2023 Findings on …

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Human trafficking education could have saved Jennifer, a Nigerian woman deceived and trafficked for sex to Dubai, where she was trapped for four years - The Economist Podcast follows Jennifers quest for justice.

Trafficked to Dubai: How Education Can Help Prevent Human Trafficking

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Trafficked to Dubai: How Education Can Help Prevent Human Trafficking Jennifer is a Nigerian woman rescued by our sister campaign, Send Them Home after she was sex trafficked to Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2020.  The Economist podcast followed Jennifer’s search for justice as she fights through the Nigerian courts to have her traffickers held …

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A screengrab of the BBC News reporting of the Tori Towey case - Harrowing to think of women in Dubai cells -Tori Towey talks to the BBC

Influencer-Washing In Dubai: The Hidden Human Rights Violations Behind Glamorous Influencers

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Influencer-Washing in Dubai: The Hidden Human Rights Violations Behind Glamorous Influencers The recent case of an Irish domestic violence victim criminalized by Dubai authorities starkly contrasts the glamorous image of Dubai promoted by influencers. While influencers paint a picture of luxury and prosperity, the dark realities of human rights violations—especially against women and victims of …

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