A decade of transforming the lives of underprivileged children and young people through education, empowerment, mentorship and opportunities, now told on screen
For The Future (FTF) Organization, a youth-founded and youth-led nonprofit that began in Ghana as For The Future Ghana, is marking its tenth anniversary with the premiere of Born Into Circumstance, a documentary highlighting the people, stories and collective effort behind a decade of social impact.
The premiere is scheduled for Thursday, 26 November 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Pelican Hotel, Cantonments, Accra. The event is proudly supported by the Pelican Hotel as the Headline Sponsor, whose partnership reflects a shared commitment to creating opportunities and improving the lives of underserved children and young people. It will bring together beneficiaries, volunteers, partners, supporters, institutional leaders and members of the media. It is aimed at reflecting on FTF’s journey, celebrating the young people it has supported, and inspiring more individuals, schools and organisations to join its mission.
FTF was founded on 17 June 2016 by Kezia Asiedua Sanie Kermah while she was a student at Wesley Girls’ High School, FTF began as a student-led grassroots initiative that brought together other high school students who shared her passion for improving the lives of underprivileged children. Established in Ghana as For The Future Ghana, its work subsequently expanded to Nigeria, and the organisation has since established a presence in the United States under the broader identity For The Future (FTF) Organization. Its roots and programme experience remain firmly grounded in Ghana.
Over the past decade, FTF has reached more than 10,000 children and young people through educational assistance, school reintegration, mentorship, girls’ empowerment, digital inclusion, skills development and community support through more than 200 campaigns and activities and mobilised over 500 young volunteers to support its programmes. The organisation’s approach recognises that children need more than access to a classroom: they also need dignity, protection, encouragement and practical opportunities to thrive.
FTF’s work is organised around five pillars:
- Foundational Education & Learning Support
- Girls’ Education, Dignity & Retention
- Future-Ready Skills & Digital Inclusion
- Mentorship, Leadership & Child Welfare
- Community & Family Support
These pillars are delivered through initiatives including the Student Training and Education Project (STEP), which provides educational sponsorship, tutoring, mentorship and learning materials for underprivileged children; EmpowerHer, addressing menstrual health challenges and period poverty and supports girls’ education, dignity and leadership; Click4Change, which introduces children and young people to digital, communication and creativity skills; and Future Pathways, which connects young people to career exposure, internships, vocational learning and employability opportunities. Other community-led activities provide learning resources and practical support to children and families.
Speaking ahead of the screening, Ms. Kezia Asiedua Sanie Kermah, Founder and President of FTF said, “Ten years ago, we started with the belief that every child and young person deserves the chance to grow in dignity and build a meaningful future. This documentary tells the story of the children, volunteers and partners who have made that belief a reality. It is also a reminder that there is much more to do, and that the next chapter will require all of us.”
A member of FTF’s Advisory Board, Mrs. Precious Bonsu Kodo added:
“FTF’s journey over the past decade demonstrates what is possible when young people are given the opportunity to lead and communities come together behind a shared vision. The organisation’s impact has been made possible by dedicated volunteers, committed partners and individuals who have consistently believed in its mission. As FTF enters its next decade, we hope to build on this foundation, strengthen our partnerships and create even more opportunities for children and young people whose potential deserves to be nurtured.”
Since its founding, FTF has expanded from Ghana into Nigeria. In Ghana, it works in communities including La, Darkuman, Nima, Weija and Kasoa, as well as rural communities across several regions, and in Nigeria it operates in Ibadan, Oyo State. Its work has been recognised with the 2020 Project/Initiative of the Year award at the Young Achievers Summit Awards and the 2022 Community Influencer of the Year award from Pulse Africa.
Born Into Circumstance follows FTF’s journey from a student-led initiative to a growing organisation, sharing the lived experiences of children and families alongside the perspectives of educators, volunteers and partners. The film reflects the organisation’s tenth-anniversary theme, “It Takes All of Us,” and the conviction that lasting change is built through collective action.
Looking ahead, FTF intends to strengthen its educational interventions, expand future-ready skills and mentorship programmes, and deepen community-based support. Its longer-term vision includes the FTF Village, an integrated centre designed to bring together learning, skills development, welfare and opportunities for underserved children, young people and families.
The premiere will also introduce opportunities for individuals, companies and institutions to support FTF’s next chapter through educational sponsorships, mentorship, internships, programme partnerships and other forms of collaboration. The organisation hopes the film will inspire dialogue and sustained engagement.
Those interested in attending, supporting or partnering with FTF can learn more at www.weareforthefuture.org.Ticket purchasing details: https://paystack.shop/pay/born-into-circumstance
