Second Chance
A proud moment in Felicity’s filmmaking career.
Our most recent documentary was created to showcase a brilliant charity and help raise funds for the children living in poverty in Ghana.
Filmmaker | Director / Felicity West Cinematography | Drone / Felicity West
Production | Planning / Jordan Palmer Planning | Interpreter / King Boating Production | Editor / Felicity West
Second Chance - Documentary
Second Chance takes you on a heartwarming journey of two children who face the hardship of growing up in extreme poverty, in one of the poorest countries in the world, Ghana.
This film is an inspirational story of the incredible work Akwaaba Volunteers are doing to brighten the future of the next generation. Offering a unique look into what life is like for over 3.5million children facing the extreme struggles of poverty in today's world.
*This film raised £2500 for Akwaaba Volunteers to help them continue supporting all the children*
A proud moment in Felicity’s filmmaking career.
Second Chance - Part 2
4 Years later, we are back with Second Chance - Part 2 and we couldn’t be more excited for you all to see what’s been happening.
Join us on a heartwarming journey as we head back to Ghana to see how Jesse and Benedicta are getting on and to see how their lives have changed since filming Second Chance in 2019. Not only will you get to see the progress these two amazing kids have made in such a short time but you will also get to see the Impact Akwaaba Volunteers are having on the surrounding community and other amazing children who are growing up just like these two. The documentary follows videographer and director of F.J West Films, Felicity West on her trip back to Ghana in 2021 and 2023 and the Akwaaba Volunteers team, Jordan and King to document the continued work Akwaaba Volunteers are doing to provide education, health care, sports and care for hundreds of children every day in Labadi, Accra, Ghana.
To support the work that Akwaaba Volunteers are doing, you can click the Donation button to make a donation directly to the charity. 100% of every donation will be used to support the ongoing projects and children.
The film’s location
Accra, Ghana - West Africa
Ghana’s port city, Accra, is the commercial hub of the country.
There was no shying away from the poverty and extreme elements these children live in the capital. Completely immersing myself in their culture and environment was essential to telling their stories in the most authentic way possible.
My aim was to always inspire and highlight the amazing work Jordan and King do with all the children they work with. The real difference they are making to so many lives is amazing.
Visit to find out about volunteering opportunities: akwaabavolunteers.org.uk
A little note from the films director, felicity:
Filming and creating my first 2 part documentary with Jordan & King was an experience I will cherish forever. Our aim was simple, it was to raise awareness of the great work they are doing for so many underprivileged children in Accra. With their motto ‘Brightening the future of the next generation’ I was inspired from day one and knew this was something I had to be a part of and help in my own way with the skills I have!
The first documentary was filmed over a two week period. It was hot, sweaty, dirty but every single day, my heart would burst with how full it felt from spending time with Jesse, Benne and all the other children Jordan and King work with every day! I could totally see why Jordan and King give everything to all these children and this was just another driving force for me to show this in the very best way I could.
Part two was filmed over two separate trips across the next 4 years to track the progress of Jesse and Bene.
I learned so much from this project, my soul purpose with creating this two part documentary, was to shine a light on the incredible, selfless work Jordan and King do every single day in Accra, Ghana. My hopes for the film is to educate and reach a wider audience on what life is like still in 2023, for so many children living in extreme poverty. And to raise much needed funds to help support the work Akwaaba Volunteers does with 100’s of children.
What people are saying about Felicity’s debut documentary film.
“A heart-warming, eye opening documentary that was beautifully filmed and shows you a real insight into life for some of the children in Ghana. It is amazing to see the work that Akwaaba volunteers are doing for the children out there, it is clear that they are making such a huge difference to their lives. A must watch!"
- Emily McElligot
“This film gave me chills throughout the whole thing, and it was one of the most moving documentaries I've ever watched. Beautifully done, Felicity West! Thank you for sharing Jesse and Benne's story, as well as sharing the difference Akwaaba Volunteers are making in their lives, as well as the lives of so many other children in Ghana!”
— Mary Murray
“This was amazing, I loved every minute of whatching these amazing kids and the awsome people out there supporting them. What a wicked documentary, Flis you have done an incredible job creating this.”
- Sophie Froud
"What a heartwarming, insightful film about the inspirational programmes run by Akwaaba Volunteers in Ghana. The aims and ambitions of the founders, Jordan and King are compelling and their story told with joy and affection. And Felicity is clearly totally captivated by the children she is filming!
I hope the film encourages many more volunteers to come forward
to help ensure the long-term future of life changing projects for the children so deserving of a Second Chance."
- Angela Forsyth
“Wow. What a Documentary! Perfectly showcases the life changing work Jordan and King do, and it was incredibly moving to follow both kids on their journeys. I loved watching it and can't wait to visit Ghana again with Akwaaba Volunteers.”
— Catherine Roy-Stanley
“This was a lovely filmed documentary. It took me there even though I've never been to Africa. The school, the street, the room the whole family is sharing I felt like I was there, I was observing all through my eyes. The narrative going with the documentary was perfection also. I will be definitely watching again and a third time even.”
- Gulum Peverall
Make a donation.
Change a child’s life today by donating any amount to Akwaaba Volunteers.
It’s possible you may not know just how far your donation can go, so to help you understand a little better here’s a short example list;
£5 - Provides a school meal for 1 student for two weeks.
£10 - Provides a new school uniform for 1 student.
£20 - Can buy two pairs of football boots OR Can provide after school snacks for 100 children who come to Street 2 School soccer programme.
£30 - Can supply 10 children with stationary and exercise books for up to 3 months.
£40 - Can feed 20 children 2 school meals a day for 2 weeks.
£50 - Can buy 40 people medical insurance for one year.
£60 - Can provide 100 children from Street 2 School clean drinking water for one month.
£75 - Can provide 25 girls sanitary products to allow them to stay in school for one month.
£80 - Covers to cost of shipping a giant 50KG box of donations from the UK (We have 4 finish filling and to ship)
£100 - Can sponsor a child in school for one year.
Disclaimer - 100% of your donation will be donated to the Akwaaba Foundation UK Registered Charity.
