--- title: Heading back to Lake Volta description: I'm Madeline and in a few days I am heading to Ghana. More specifically, to Lake Volta, where our partner, Challenging Heights, runs rescue missions to free the estimated 21,000 children trafficked into slavery there. image: https://blog.manyhopes.org/hubfs/DSC08826-2%20(1).webp --- [![logo](https://blog.manyhopes.org/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-images/logo.png?width=238&height=38&name=logo.png) ](https://manyhopes.org) [![DONATE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8882429/83da2a1d-09ce-402f-ad0c-8c5699838df4.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8882429/83da2a1d-09ce-402f-ad0c-8c5699838df4) # Heading back to Lake Volta ![](https://blog.manyhopes.org/hubfs/DSC08826-2%20(1).webp) I'm Madeline and in a few days I am heading to Ghana. More specifically, to Lake Volta, where our partner, Challenging Heights, runs rescue missions to free the estimated 21,000 children trafficked into slavery there. As Many Hope's chief storyteller, I'll be there to document the work of the rescue team as they embark on their first rescue mission of the year—rescue missions made possible by you. Thank you. As I wrap up the last bits of packing, I am reflecting on my first time to Lake Volta in 2022 and what life is life for the children that have been trafficked there. [Read about the journey here](https://blog.manyhopes.org/life-on-lake-volta?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8k2Te88tbNPuqqWLubOmQlhAsLHb-HbWEE7gxb97g89QsC2OhcByow6na0DO70jW_GCm1r) If you want to join me on this journey and stay connected to the incredible work being done, follow our social media channels ([Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/manyhopes), [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/many_hopes/)or [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@madelinefrommanyhopes))  for real-time updates or sign up below to attend our [Live from the Field  call](http://www.manyhopes.org/live) on January 24th, 2025 from the recovery center: [![live-from-field-ghana-1](https://blog.manyhopes.org/hs-fs/hubfs/live-from-field-ghana-1.png?width=400&height=265&name=live-from-field-ghana-1.png)](http://www.manyhopes.org/live) 'Thank you' feels insignificant when talking about rescuing children from slavery and forced labor. You are part of something big. Thank you for playing a critical role in providing rescue, care, and hope to the children of Ghana.    ## Related Posts [![The Many Hopes Gazette February 2025](https://blog.manyhopes.org/hubfs/Gazette-Images_Feb-2025_Natasha-story.jpg) ](https://blog.manyhopes.org/the-gazette-feb-2025) [Kenya,](https://blog.manyhopes.org/tag/kenya) [Stories of Hope](https://blog.manyhopes.org/tag/stories-of-hope) ### [The Many Hopes Gazette February 2025](https://blog.manyhopes.org/the-gazette-feb-2025) This past month you made a lot of great things possible in the lives of children... 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