The International Justice Mission (IJM) Ghana has donated essential items to the Human Trafficking Female Adult Shelter under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to improve care and support services for survivors of human trafficking.
The items were formally presented by the Country Director and West Africa Programme Director of IJM Ghana, Ms. Anita Budu, as part of the organization’s commitment to strengthening victim support systems in the country.
Presenting the donation, Ms. Budu reaffirmed IJM’s dedication to supporting the Ministry’s efforts to provide safe, secure and adequately equipped shelter facilities for survivors. She emphasized that a supportive shelter environment plays a vital role in the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of persons rescued from trafficking situations.
Receiving the items on behalf of the Ministry, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, expressed gratitude to IJM Ghana for its continued partnership and support.
She commended the organization for responding to the identified needs of the shelter, noting that the donated items would significantly improve the living conditions of residents while enhancing the day-to-day operations of the facility.
Dr. Lartey also acknowledged the commitment of President John Dramani Mahama to strengthening Ghana’s fight against human trafficking and ensuring the protection and welfare of survivors.
The Minister further highlighted Ghana’s achievement of Tier 1 status in the 2026 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, describing it as evidence of the collective efforts of government institutions, development partners and other stakeholders engaged in combating human trafficking.
She stressed the need to sustain collaboration among stakeholders to preserve the gains made and further strengthen the country’s anti-trafficking response.
The donation followed an assessment of the shelter’s needs and included ten mattresses, a Midea gas cooker, a blender, a 43-inch Samsung television, a Midea refrigerator and other essential household items.
The Ministry expressed appreciation to IJM Ghana and its development partners for their continued support in enhancing Ghana’s response to human trafficking and ensuring that survivors receive the protection, care and assistance needed to rebuild their lives.