The Countryside Children’s Welfare Home at Bawjiase in the Central Region of Ghana was closed down recently due to allegations of abuse which were brought to light by investigative reporter Anas Arimeyaw Anas. About 100 children were removed from the orphanage when it was closed down for investigation. But now, according to the article, around 12 children have been returned to the facility, along with a social welfare officer who is charged with monitoring the children. Sources at the Department of Social Welfare claim that the children are being returned so they can prepare for the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), says the article.
