Action at Home: Fundraising to Support Orphan Children Through Art and Love


When I returned from my ICS placement in Adaklu Waya, I knew my volunteer journey wasn’t over. The Action at Home project gave me a chance to extend the spirit of service beyond the boundaries of my host community and to bring it back home. So, I partnered with Reachout World Missions to support one of the most joyful, impactful charity events I’ve ever witnessed: The Love Fair.

Livingstone raised funds in public transport and at church to support the Love Fair event.

As part of my Action at Home commitment, I chose to raise funds and volunteer with Reachout World Missions, a charity dedicated to social interventions that bring hope and empowerment to disadvantaged communities in Ghana. Their flagship event, The Love Fair 2015, took place on December 12, 2015, at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra.

The goal for this event was to gather over 1,200 orphans and street children for a day they would never forget, filled with laughter, love, and inspiration. It wasn’t just about fun; it was about dignity, hope, and the power of community.

To support this initiative, I took to the streets and the pews. On December 6 and 7, I successfully raised funds at the International Central Gospel Church, Royal Gate Assembly in Ashaiman, and also in a moving trotro (passenger bus)! The generosity of ordinary people willing to make even the smallest contributions was deeply moving.




On the day of the event, I joined volunteers from Reachout World Missions to make magic happen for children from seven orphanage homes across the country. We danced, played games, laughed, and shared meals.

Additionally, I led a creative session called Paint Your Dream, where I taught the children basic art and craft techniques to spark their imagination. The goal was not to produce masterpieces; it was to awaken their creativity and plant seeds of confidence, curiosity, and creativity. Seeing their eyes light up as they engaged in this activity was a moment I’ll never forget.

Among the hundreds of children I met that day, two stood out, Mercy and Comfort, both from Porters Orphanage in Dodowa. Mercy, full of energy and joy, dreams of becoming a professional dancer. She even won the children’s dance competition that day! Comfort, gentle and thoughtful, wants to become a teacher so she can give back and support children like herself who face difficult beginnings. The smiles on their faces told me everything I needed to know: the future is bright, if only we keep showing up for these young ones. Mercy and Comfort reminded me why I believe in what I do.

Livingstone with Mercy and Comfort, at the Love Fair 2015



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