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Challenging heights is a non-governmental organization in Ghana protecting the rights of children and focusing their anti-trafficking efforts in the fishing and cocoa industry. According to Challenging Heights, over 24,000 children in Ghana fall victim to the worst forms of child labour annually. Challenging Heights protects and empowers the lives of young people and communities affected by child trafficking and exploitation. Their mission encompasses a coordinated network of child-centered programs targeting areas where children are often sold, while driving rescue, rehabilitation, education, and prevention efforts. == History == Challenging heights was founded by James Kofi Annan, who is himself a survivor of child trafficking and the worst forms of child labor. James is the last and the only educated out of twelve children of his illiterate parents and was forced to work as a fisherman in more than 20 villages along Lake Volta from the age of 6 to 13, before finally escaping. James later rose to become a university graduate and also rose to become manager at Barclays Bank of Ghana. In April 2007, James resigned from Barclays Bank of Ghana and used his personal financing to perform rescues and promote the mission of Challenging Heights full-time. After founding Challenging Heights, James is now known as a powerful and inspiring speaker and the recipient of numerous international awards and has become an globally recognized leader against slavery. The need for this work is encapsulated in James’ story of how education can truly transform the lives of vulnerable children by providing them the hope and empowerment to become agents of change. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Challenging Heights」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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