Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Lovén has given an update about the Akwa Ibom boy, Hope, who was branded a witch and left to d!e
Anja on January 30, 2016, was photographed giving water to Hope — a severely malnourished 2-year-old boy, after she was called to the case of the toddler.
Anja alongside her husband, David Emmanuel Umem and team, rescued the boy who has been wandering the streets for months and took him to the child to the Children’s Education and Development Foundation (ACAEDF) aka “Land of Hope”
Anja has now given an update on Facebook about the growth of the little boy.
She shared the post today, August 25 writing;
“Hope survived. He graduated this year and starts secondary school next month. His story is world famous and every day I look at him and feel so grateful for his incredible development.
“If you get to know Hope you are lucky because he is so very unique. Hope is deaf but despite that he is able to communicate using sign language.
“Hope graduated primary school with one of the highest grades.
“Not only is he very intelligent, he is a talented artist, an excellent dancer, he is very warm and caring and on top of that he has a great sense of humor.
“All the above makes me happy but some days it makes me think about the thousands of “Hope’s” out there who we will never get to know.
“Never get to know because their lives are short. Once a child is accused of being a witch it’s the end.
“But we will never give up. It’s an uphill battle but with your support to Land of Hope we will continue to save lives.”
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There is still hope for humanity. Woahhhhhhhhh Thank you Madam Anja
Wow, incredible
Well done. Being rich is about changing lives positively
Tears are rolling down from my eyes. This is commendable