In the heart of the Diocese of Tamale, in northern Ghana, the Sisters of Christian Instruction pursue a mission deeply rooted in education, listening, and the promotion of human dignity. Faithful to the congregation’s educational charism, they dedicate themselves to accompanying children, young people, women, and the most vulnerable. Through their pastoral and social activities, they contribute to forming responsible consciences and building a more just and fraternal society.
The Sisters’ community in Tamale combats human trafficking through its partnership with the Talitha Kum association.
One of the Sisters actively participates in Talitha Kum, an international initiative of the Catholic Church that brings together religious sisters, brothers, and lay partners committed to preventing and combating human exploitation.
As part of this collaboration, awareness-raising activities are regularly organized in the city’s schools. Once or twice a month, the sisters meet with the students to inform them about the dangers of human trafficking. Using images and visual aids, they explain the often dramatic realities of human exploitation: forced prostitution, clandestine migration across the sea, human trafficking by land from one country to another, as 
well as the consequences of rural exodus.
These educational activities help young people better understand the risks associated with certain situations and develop a sense of vigilance against exploitative networks. Through their interactions with the children, the sisters also identified another significant challenge: the issue of food. In many neighborhoods, children regularly consume food products sold in plastic bags, such as cookies, candy, and sugary drinks. Often exposed to sunlight and dust, these products can pose a health risk.
Several children began complaining of abdominal pain after consuming these foods. Faced with this situation, the community undertook a reflection and decided to raise children’s awareness of the dangers of excessive consumption of processed foods. During catechism classes and activities organized in the library, time is now dedicated to education about healthy eating. Through simple discussions and concrete examples, the children learn to recognize foods that can harm their health.
The initial results are encouraging. Some children have begun to change their eating habits and share what they have learned with their parents. Several families even expressed their surprise at seeing their children refuse certain products they used to consume.
The community’s mission also extends to supporting women in Colwood. Through regular meetings, listening sessions, and training workshops, the women find a space for support, sharing, and growth. This fosters the restoration of their dignity, the development of their personal capacities, and their empowerment within society.
Through these various initiatives, the community of sisters in Tamale faithfully pursues its mission of the integral formation of the human person. The fruits observed in the lives of children, young people, and women testify to the importance of this missionary commitment.