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World Service,04 Apr 1996,27 mins

Ghana Street Children

African Perspective

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In 1996 the numbers of street children in Accra was estimated to be between 10,000 and 25,000. In 1986 there were few street children. What are the reasons for the increase in numbers and what are the authorities and charities trying to do to help them? What will happen if they don't?

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