New Narratives supports dozens of investigations into climate, land and water justice in West Africa each year. We shine a spotlight on the impacts on real people here on the frontlines of climate change. IN Ghana our work has focused on the dramatic impacts of air pollution. We have highlighted the work of changemakers and supported the work of civil society organizations bringing transparency to these crucial sectors. See some of our work here. We thank our donors – the Clean Air Fund, American Jewish World Service, Australian Aid, German Development Cooperation, and Norad – for support.
Doctors Blame High Number of Child Burns on Parental Ignorance
Two-year-old Rosetta Fokpa lies on her back, left foot raised in the air. A pretty little girl with braids, she cries bitterly. Boiling water scalded her legs, exposing a layer of fresh pink skin. It happened a week ago but the little girl is still in terrible pain. Fokpa’s mother says the child stepped into…