Tag: Ghana

  • Metuchen students reach new levels to help victims of child trafficking in Ghana

    Metuchen students reach new levels to help victims of child trafficking in Ghana

    METUCHEN – The ability to sponsor a victim of child trafficking in Ghana has taken on “a whole new level” for Metuchen High School students in their efforts to raise funds for Breaking the Chain Through Education, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to ending child slavery in Africa. “It’s just a completely different experience from…

  • South River author’s children’s book ‘Sticks in a Bundle’ calls for unity

    South River author’s children’s book ‘Sticks in a Bundle’ calls for unity

    SOUTH RIVER–With last year’s presidential election being one of the most divisive in the nation’s history, author Gigi Darko wrote “Sticks In a Bundle” to help children understand today’s political landscape. “I wrote this book because after the elections my daughter noticed a difference in our community. On Route 18 she noticed more political signs,…

  • Metuchen High School recognized as Altice USA Charity Champions

    Metuchen High School recognized as Altice USA Charity Champions

    Altice USA recognized students at Metuchen High School for participating in Charity Champions, Altice USA’s program that promotes high school volunteerism and supports local charities. Metuchen students participated at the Rainbow Run fundraiser for Breaking the Chain Through Education, a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating child trafficking and slavery in Ghana. Pictured are Evan Robbins,…

  • Used bicycles, sewing machines will be delivered to children in third world countries

    Used bicycles, sewing machines will be delivered to children in third world countries

    Pedals for Progress will hold its annual bicycle and sewing machine drive from noon to 3 p.m. on June 10, rain or shine, at South Brunswick High School on the gym parking lot side, 750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Bicycles will be sent to children in Nicaragua, Ghana, Albania, Fiji and…

  • Tricky tray fundraiser will help fight child trafficking in Ghana

    Tricky tray fundraiser will help fight child trafficking in Ghana

    Metuchen High School’s Breaking the Chain Through Education Club will hold its third annual tricky tray fundraiser on April 21 at Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Ave., Metuchen. Doors open at 6 p.m. Calling begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $25 and includes one sheet of tickets, dessert and coffee.  Tables of eight or more…

  • Dozens of countries to be represented at Judd Elementary International Night

    Dozens of countries to be represented at Judd Elementary International Night

    The Judd Elementary School PTO and the North Brunswick Township Education Association will hold Judd’s first International Night from 6:15-8 p.m. on Jan. 25 in the school’s gym and cafeteria, 1601 Roosevelt Ave., North Brunswick. Explore different countries presented by Judd families, learn to speak new languages using technology, see cultural performances, and taste foods…

  • East Brunswick native assists fellow military personnel

    East Brunswick native assists fellow military personnel

    A military man with ties to central New Jersey is fulfilling his dreams with both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). Joseph G. Kotora, a native of East Brunswick, was promoted to the rank of commander this month. He had previously been promoted to ensign in July 2002, lieutenant in May 2006…