Faustina Nti Kyeremah, a resident of Ghana, could barely hold back tears as she narrated her daily struggles while surrounded by some of her young children.
Her story, which surfaced on social media, has sparked mixed reactions, sympathy, and debate across the internet.
Faustina is responsible for feeding, clothing, sheltering, and educating 20 children who depend entirely on her. What makes her situation more heartbreaking is that she never imagined raising them alone.
According to her emotional account, she lost both of her husbands at different times, leaving her with no partner or steady support system. Since then, the full burden of parenting has fallen squarely on her shoulders.
She explained that providing basic needs has become a daily struggle. Many nights, she worries about what her children will eat the next day or whether she will manage to pay school-related expenses.
Faustina’s only source of income is a small porridge-selling business. While she works hard every day, the earnings are barely enough to sustain such a large household.
She admitted that her income cannot adequately cover food, healthcare, clothing, and school fees for all the children. Some of them attend school irregularly due to lack of money, while others risk dropping out completely.
One of her sons reportedly secured admission to Accra Academy through Ghana’s Free Senior High School programme.
Faustina is responsible for feeding, clothing, sheltering, and educating 20 children who depend entirely on her. What makes her situation more heartbreaking is that she never imagined raising them alone.
According to her emotional account, she lost both of her husbands at different times, leaving her with no partner or steady support system. Since then, the full burden of parenting has fallen squarely on her shoulders.
She explained that providing basic needs has become a daily struggle. Many nights, she worries about what her children will eat the next day or whether she will manage to pay school-related expenses.
Faustina’s only source of income is a small porridge-selling business. While she works hard every day, the earnings are barely enough to sustain such a large household.
She admitted that her income cannot adequately cover food, healthcare, clothing, and school fees for all the children. Some of them attend school irregularly due to lack of money, while others risk dropping out completely.
One of her sons reportedly secured admission to Accra Academy through Ghana’s Free Senior High School programme.
However, despite the tuition being covered, the child risks missing school because Faustina cannot afford transportation and basic supplies.
Faustina clarified that her public appeal was not made out of entitlement or laziness, but desperation. She said she reached a point where remaining silent would only worsen her children’s future.
“I am not asking for luxury,” she reportedly said.
Faustina clarified that her public appeal was not made out of entitlement or laziness, but desperation. She said she reached a point where remaining silent would only worsen her children’s future.
“I am not asking for luxury,” she reportedly said.
“I just want my children to eat, go to school, and live like other children.”
She called on well-wishers, religious organisations, NGOs, and government agencies to support her family, especially in education and healthcare.
The story quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from social media users.
Some people expressed deep sympathy, urging society to support vulnerable families instead of judging them.
She called on well-wishers, religious organisations, NGOs, and government agencies to support her family, especially in education and healthcare.
The story quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from social media users.
Some people expressed deep sympathy, urging society to support vulnerable families instead of judging them.
Others questioned family planning choices and the sustainability of raising such a large family without stable income.
While some netizens argued that kindness and compassion should come first, others insisted that long-term solutions such as counselling, empowerment programmes, and education were more important than short-term donations.
Despite the criticism, many agreed that the children should not suffer for circumstances beyond their control.
Faustina’s case has reopened discussions on poverty, parental responsibility, family planning, and the effectiveness of social protection systems in Africa.
While some netizens argued that kindness and compassion should come first, others insisted that long-term solutions such as counselling, empowerment programmes, and education were more important than short-term donations.
Despite the criticism, many agreed that the children should not suffer for circumstances beyond their control.
Faustina’s case has reopened discussions on poverty, parental responsibility, family planning, and the effectiveness of social protection systems in Africa.