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Qualitative Baseline Study on the Trafficking of Children into Forced Labour

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PDA conducted a qualitative baseline study to investigate the trafficking of children into forced labour within Ghana’s fishing industry. The study sought to understand the mechanisms, key players, and community perceptions surrounding child trafficking and forced labour. Over 30 focus group discussions and 60 key informant interviews were carried out in 6 communities across four regions, with findings aimed at informing interventions to prevent trafficking and enhance child protection.

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National Child Protection Baseline Research

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Partner: UNICEF Period: January 2013 – February 2014 Country of Operation: Ghana Category: Child Protection Project Snapshot: PDA managed an extensive national baseline study on child protection in Ghana, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods across all 10 regions. The research informed the development of the national child protection policy and the final baseline for…

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Promoting Children’s Rights in Informal Gold Mining Communities, Ghana

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This project was part of an 18-month initiative aimed at protecting children from sexual exploitation and abuse in informal gold mining communities. It was implemented in 10 communities across three districts in the Ashanti Region: Obuasi Municipality, Adansi North, and Amansie Central. The project sought to engage community members in actively reducing child exploitation by leveraging local culture, education, and research.

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Study of the Effects of the Financial, Food and Fuel Crises on Vulnerable Children in Ghana (Construction Industry Focus)

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This study aimed to understand the impact of global financial, food, and fuel crises on vulnerable Ghanaians, with a particular focus on the construction industry. It examined the loss of employment and the coping strategies adopted by affected households, highlighting the vulnerability of children in terms of child protection issues such as child labor, displacement, and family separation.

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“Yen Daakye” Programme with the International Cocoa Initiative

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PDA serves as the Local Coordinating Agency for the “Yen Daakye” (‘Our Future’) Programme, a pilot initiative targeting the elimination of the worst forms of child labour and forced labour in cocoa production and marketing. This community-driven project is part of ICI’s broader effort to create sustainable and child-centred development in cocoa farming communities. The pilot runs in three districts—New Edubiase in the Ashanti Region, and Daboase and Asankrangwa in the Western Region—through district-based NGOs acting as Implementing Partners, supported by a PDA team comprising district facilitators, a field coordinator, and a community technical consultant.