The holiday season is a time of warmth, compassion, and sharing. Yet around the world, millions of children cannot enjoy childhood because they are forced to work, often in dangerous conditions. Your holiday gift can help make a difference. Today, poverty, rising living costs, and a global "cocoa crisis" are pushing families in cocoa-producing regions to the brink, putting more children at risk. By donating, you bring warmth, hope, and the possibility of a brighter future to vulnerable children.
An estimated 138 million children are engaged in child labour. In Ghana's cocoa regions, families face rising costs and declining income, increasing the risk that children will work long hours in fields instead of attending school. Without support, they lose education and remain caught in poverty. Communities often lack strong systems to protect vulnerable children.
ACE supports cocoa-farming communities in Ghana to eliminate child labour and keep children in school. Your donation provides school meals, uniforms, and essentials, while strengthening community-based child protection and helping families avoid relying on child labour. ACE also promotes responsible cocoa supply chains. Together, these efforts offer immediate support and long-term change.
By helping children stay in school and supporting families, your contribution breaks the cycle of child labour. Communities become safer and more resilient, reducing the need for children to engage in hazardous work. Over time, this leads to ethical cocoa production and a future where all children can enjoy safety, education, and opportunity.
