A heartwarming and astonishing transformation of a young girl named Hope, who was abandoned and left to die in Akwa Ibom after being accused of witchcraft, has taken the internet by storm.

The incredible before-and-after photos of Hope's journey, shared by Danish aid worker Anja Loven Ringgren, have sparked intense discussions and emotions on social media.

"When I found Hope, she was in a critical state, suffering from severe malnutrition and neglect," Anja Loven Ringgren said. "But with love, care, and support, she has made a remarkable recovery. Her transformation is a testament to the human spirit's resilience."

Hope's story began in March 2024, when she was discovered in a dire condition, accused of witchcraft and left to fend for herself. 

However, thanks to the intervention of Anja and her team, Hope has received the necessary care and support to thrive.

"The photos show a significant improvement in Hope's health, and it's a reminder that every child deserves love, care, and protection," Anja added.

The viral post has drawn widespread attention, with many social media users praising Anja and her team for their selfless work and dedication to helping vulnerable children like Hope.

The post reads:

“Swipe to see baby Hope’s transformation. Think about these numbers: 15.000 – 20.000. Those are the amount of children accused of being witches every year in Nigeria,” she wrote in a Facebook post on Friday.

Most devastating is the fact that the majority of children accused of being witches don´t survive !

To accuse children of being witches has become a way to explain misfortune and hardships such as death, divorce or illness in families and communities

Lack of education leads to limited knowledge about illnesses which when coupled with strong cultural beliefs, prompts people to search for superstitious answers.

At Land of Hooe we take care of more than 100 children who all were accused of being witches.

”It takes a village” is a saying that emphasizes that a child’s upbringing is a communal effort involving many different people and groups, from parents to teachers to neighbors and grandparents.

Land of Hope is built on this saying because no one can save the world alone. It is when we stand together we are strongest.

I’m forever thankful for all your love and support. We are changing the narrative together.