By Abena Dekyiwah Agyekum Nyarko Victimised by circumstance and soaked in desolation, the street child is confronted with more problems than they can handle. These innocent children are left to suffer the consequences of their parents' irresponsible decisions or the unjustifiable sting of societal wickedness. Whether the child of unconcerned parents, the result of an unplanned pregnancy, an orphan, or an overstimulated, adventure-hungry prodigal son—all these characters are exposed to the hostilities of the streets, attacked by the depravity and immorality found there, robbed of their potential and have their ambitions crushed. The average street child has access to neither a constant supply of daily bread nor a permanent roof over their head. On good days—when they manage to steal enough, when parents have something to spare, or when a philanthropist steps in—the street child may have enough to eat. On bad days, like when a flood strikes their shelter (typically kiosks, under br...