One Incredible Journey

All of the original ten girls of House of Grace-Ghana are now high school graduates—and world changers in the making

When House of Grace–Ghana opened in 2011, ten girls came to Kumasi from remote northern villages in Ghana. These girls, who were orphans, had been living with the pastors of Trinity Foundation Churches, a ministry of Global Servants. They were scared and had not ventured away from their home villages. They lived in villages with a central well for the entire community and latrine facilities in the village center. When they arrived at House of Grace, they had their own bed, a flushable toilet inside, and water in the house. Leaving everything they had known was a life-changing experience in more ways than one.



These ten girls were behind in their academic studies but quickly caught up to their peers. Their studies began at Trinity Foundation School and continued until they were in the ninth grade. After a 100% pass rate of the BECE (Basic Education Comprehension Evaluation), all ten girls were placed in high schools. The Ghanaian government assigns schools close to a student’s village of origin since their education system is based on a British model of boarding schools.

When moving into state-sponsored dormitory schools, their lives changed again. The girls were accustomed to a maintained home with showers, bathrooms, access to a kitchen, and clothes washing facilities. They had vocational training opportunities in cosmetology and culinary arts at House of Grace. In grades one through nine at Trinity Foundation School, they had access to a computer lab, a fully stocked library, science labs, a home economics lab, and a biology lab. However, life in high school was very different. According to Joy News Research, the 2025 performance audit shows that only two out of every five schools have access to toilet and urinal facilities with running water. In some schools, water closet (WC) toilets sit locked and unused due to water shortages. The basic infrastructure was just the start of the educational deficiencies these girls experienced. However, all ten of the original girls persevered. As of September 2025, the ten charter members of House of Grace–Ghana have all graduated from high school. In a country where any school past the ninth grade is optional, high school graduation is usually a luxury for the affluent.

The first five high school graduates: Afia, Esther 1, Gifty, Juliana 1, and Juliana 2, are currently in university or vocational college and on target to graduate their respective programs on time. Esther 2, Joyce, Zuwera, Martha, and Paulina all graduated from high school this year, along with Laisa, the first girl placed by the state. House of Grace–Ghana has a 100% high school graduation rate! All six girls are on target to attend higher education, awaiting the results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The pride we have for these young women is immeasurable. They have faced obstacles unknown to most of us. They have persevered in a setting dictated by government officials from reunification to educational placement. They have experienced the highest living situation in Ghana and some of the lowest. Through their hardships and triumphs, they continue to keep their faith and positive attitude. They are resolved in the fact that God has saved them for a big destiny.

The pride we have for these girls is only eclipsed by the gratitude we have for their family sponsors. Out of these ten charter members of the House of Grace–Ghana, nine have their original family sponsors. Their commitment to the success of these girls is unwavering. We are grateful for every person who has prayed, written a letter, sent a gift, and financially supported House of Grace–Ghana through Global Servants. We all share in the celebration of what God is doing in the lives of these young ladies.

The dedication and financial commitment of the sponsor families and supporters are a true testimony of God’s love and sacrifice. In ten years, a lot can change in a family, and they have stayed committed. It is our goal for all sponsor families to stay connected to their House of Grace daughter for a lifetime. Global Servants prides itself on being a one-sponsor-per-girl organization. For higher education, we often increase the number of support providers to ensure the original sponsor families can stay together. We have individuals and families who financially come alongside the family sponsor to ensure every young lady at House of Grace has the opportunity to pursue their goal of higher education.

As these young women move into higher education, their financial support nearly triples. Sponsorship for higher education covers everything a university or vocational college student requires. All tuition, books, fees, supplies, housing, meal plans, transportation, and a monthly stipend. They also receive a financial gift for their birthday and Christmas. In Ghana, every girl under the House of Grace umbrella receives an annual custom-made Kente dress to celebrate cultural identity and to appreciate their heritage. Everything is covered by your donations to Global Servants.

Please join us in congratulating these young women on accomplishing the first of many educational goals. They were the first little girls in Ghana to be saved for big destinies at House of Grace. They have set a standard for many young girls to follow. Their hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed. We hold them in high esteem and pray for their future as God leads them to accomplish great things!