Returnee Feeds Over 400 Street Children in Accra, Spreads Message of Hope and Compassion
More than 400 street children in Accra received warm meals on Saturday, April 5, 2025, through a heartfelt outreach led by a Ghanaian returnee known as Seven Sparks. The food-sharing exercise took place at two of the capital’s busiest locations—Kwame Nkrumah Circle and the Arts Centre—and aimed to bring comfort and dignity to some of the city’s most vulnerable.
Driven by compassion and a deep sense of purpose, Seven Sparks said the initiative was inspired by his daily encounters with people living on the margins since his return to Ghana.
“I love to give back because I’ve already received from God,” he said. “I see people struggle for food and water every day, and though I can’t help everyone, I knew I could feed some of the children who are out there with nothing.”
To fund the initiative, he launched a GoFundMe campaign, rallying support from friends and donors in the United States. But for Seven Sparks, this was more than just philanthropy—it was a personal mission rooted in his ancestry.
“My ancestors were taken from Ghana through slavery. Coming back feels like returning home,” he explained. “This is my way of saying thank you for welcoming me.”
The event focused particularly on children, who he described as “helpless” and often overlooked. “This is not a one-time event,” he added. “It will happen again.”
Young Ali, a boy living on the streets of Kwame Nkrumah Circle, expressed his joy. “This is the first time my friends and I have been given food like this. I’m very grateful to Seven Sparks.”
Volunteers also found purpose in the effort. “It was humbling and fulfilling,” said Yaa, one of the young women who helped distribute meals. “I’ll gladly do this again.”
As the day ended, the impact went far beyond feeding the hungry. It served as a reminder that kindness, no matter how small, can make a big difference. Seven Sparks left the children and the city with a message of hope: “You are not forgotten. Life is hard, but never lose faith. Anything is possible.”
In a city where countless children go to bed hungry, this act of kindness has become a spark of hope—and a promise of more to come.
