IJM Ghana donates equipment to support refurbishment of female adult shelter

International Justice Mission (IJM) Ghana has donated essential equipment and household items to support the refurbishment and operational strengthening of the Human Trafficking Female Adult Shelter, operated by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP).

The donation was officially received on Wednesday, November 11, by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection and members of her outfit, during a brief handover ceremony.

Leading the IJM delegation was the Director of the West Africa Program, Anita Budu, who reaffirmed IJM's commitment to collaborating with government institutions to strengthen survivor care and protection systems across Ghana.

The contribution responds to a request from the Ministry to support efforts aimed at improving the shelter's capacity to provide care, protection and rehabilitation services for adult female survivors of human trafficking.

Items donated include:

·       One 600-litre Nasco Chest Freezer

·       One 440-litre Nasco Side-by-Side Refrigerator

·       One 43-inch LG Smart UHD Television

·       One TCL Washing Machine Combo (10.5kg/6kg)

·       One Midea Five-Burner Gas Cooker

·       One Ingco Gasoline Grass Trimmer and Brush Cutter

·       Ten Single Latex Foam Mattresses

·       One 100-litre Midea Commercial Water Boiler

·       One Buchymix Blender Set

·       One Two Lion Industrial Iron

Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Director of IJM's West Africa Program, Anita Budu, emphasised the importance of investing in survivor care as part of a comprehensive anti-human trafficking response.

"The journey to justice does not end when a survivor is rescued. Recovery, healing, and reintegration are equally critical. Safe, well-equipped shelters provide survivors with dignity, stability, and the support they need to rebuild their lives. We are honored to partner with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to strengthen this shelter and improve the quality of care available to survivors of human trafficking."

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, expressed appreciation to IJM Ghana for the support and highlighted the importance of strong partnerships in advancing survivor protection services.

She commended the organisation for responding to the shelter's needs, noting that the donation would significantly improve the living conditions of residents while enhancing the facility's capacity to deliver quality care and support services to survivors of human trafficking.

The Minister also acknowledged the leadership and commitment of H.E. President John Dramani Mahama in advancing Ghana's efforts to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable persons, adding that Ghana's attainment of Tier 1 status in the 2026 U.S. Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report reflects the collective commitment, sustained efforts and strong collaboration among government institutions, development partners, civil society organisations and other stakeholders working to prevent trafficking, secure justice for victims and strengthen support systems for survivors across the country.

The donation reflects the longstanding partnership between IJM Ghana and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in advancing survivor-centred care and strengthening Ghana's efforts to combat human trafficking.

IJM Ghana remains committed to supporting government-led initiatives that improve access to protection, justice and aftercare services for vulnerable individuals and survivors of violence and exploitation.

About IJM Ghana

International Justice Mission (IJM) is a global organisation that protects the vulnerable and people living in poverty from violence and exploitation. We partner with local authorities in 33 programme offices in 19 countries to combat violence against women and children, abuse of power by public authorities, and various forms of human trafficking and forced labour.

We aim to strengthen justice systems, support survivors and advocate for lasting change.

In Ghana, IJM partners with government institutions to address human trafficking and forced labour in the agricultural sector by strengthening the capacity of relevant authorities to identify, remediate and prevent cases.

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