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THE STORY OF DIANA TEY - SHE ESCAPED ABUSE TO FIND FREEDOM, BUT ENDED UP HOMELESS
Single Mother Project
November 03, 2026 • 4 min read • 193 views

THE STORY OF DIANA TEY - SHE ESCAPED ABUSE TO FIND FREEDOM, BUT ENDED UP HOMELESS

Forced into marriage and subjected to years of abuse, Diana Tey escaped to Accra in search of freedom, only to end up homeless, sleeping on a wooden bench beside a public lavatory. Through Smile4mation by The Mitch Brothers, Diana received two years of paid accommodation and business support to help her rebuild her life and provide for her children. A story of survival, resilience, and restored dignity.

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Zinabu’s Story: A Mother’s Strength, A Family’s Hope
Single Mother Project
Nov 03, 2026
3 min read • 14

Zinabu’s Story: A Mother’s Strength, A Family’s Hope

After the tragic loss of her husband, Zinabu was left to raise ten children alone. Trapped in a cycle of debt just to survive, she refuses to give up on her dream of providing them with a safe home and a proper education. Read her powerful story of maternal strength.

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Mercy Korkor Tetteh: A Mother’s 12-Year Fight for Survival and Renewed Hope
Single Mother Project
Oct 17, 2026
3 min read • 119

Mercy Korkor Tetteh: A Mother’s 12-Year Fight for Survival and Renewed Hope

After enduring heartbreaking loss and 12 years of relentless hardship, Mercy Korkor Tetteh fought tirelessly to provide for her three children even sleeping in a public corridor for five years. Discover how Smile4mation stepped in to restore her dignity with a safe home, business support, and renewed hope.

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After a Devastating Accident, Gifty Asafo Refused to Lose Her Life or Her Family
Single Mother Project
Aug 22, 2026
5 min read • 63

After a Devastating Accident, Gifty Asafo Refused to Lose Her Life or Her Family

After a devastating motorcycle accident severely injured her leg, Gifty Asafo was told she needed an amputation. She refused, determined to remain strong for her seven children. After five years bedridden and the loss of her husband, Gifty slowly learned to walk again and now farms cassava to provide for her family. Smile4mation is supporting Gifty with business assistance, education support for her children, mobility aid and plans to renovate their home.

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Smile4mation: Rebuilding Hope for Mary Essel, the Grandmother Raising Eight Grandchildren
Single Mother Project
Jul 18, 2026
2 min read • 29

Smile4mation: Rebuilding Hope for Mary Essel, the Grandmother Raising Eight Grandchildren

Mary Essel is nearly 70 years old, yet she carries the responsibility of raising eight grandchildren after losing both their mother and father in separate road accidents. Despite selling charcoal and farming to survive, she has never given up on giving them a better life. Through Smile4mation, founded by Nana Mitch and Schardo Mitch, her family has received immediate support, with a greater mission ahead, to rebuild their home and restore hope for generations to come.

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Victoria Nanor: A Mother’s Journey from Unimaginable Loss to Renewed Hope
Single Mother Project
Jul 10, 2026
3 min read • 22

Victoria Nanor: A Mother’s Journey from Unimaginable Loss to Renewed Hope

After losing seven children, her husband, and her home, Victoria Nanor was left to raise her children under heartbreaking conditions. Through the Smile4mation Single Mothers Project, she is rebuilding her life with a safer home, support for her children’s education, and the opportunity to become financially independent. Her story is one of resilience, courage, and the transformative power of compassion.

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