Dominique Chadwick talks about her experiences of Youth Alive.

I first encountered Youth Alive in 2000, while filming in Tamale. Right from the start, I was struck by the dedication of its staff who, without patronising the children, give them the love, care and respect that they so desperately need. Over the years I have had the opportunity to go back regularily to Tamale and witness the amazing achievements of Youth Alive, against all odds and often with limited resources. I had a chance to meet many successful young people supported by Youth Alive who have been trained into various trades such as carpentry, welding, electronics, hairdressing, weaving and dressmaking.

On my last visit to Youth Alive, I also met Ernestina and Patricia , two young women supported by Youth Alive and now both in their first year of development studies at Wa University. They are determined to go back to their communities when they finish their studies to help with their development. They have now become true advocates against streetism. This amazing life transformation from the street to the university is a credit to the work of Youth Alive who should get all the support that it deserves.

By supporting one child you can be sure to transform the lives of many others and help break the cycle of poverty. I have seen it and it works!