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Our Work

At Mako, long-term education is the cornerstone of our mission. Our programs help kids build a brighter tomorrow without fighting for their survival today.

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EARLY EDUCATION

Early childhood is a critical time for cognitive, social, emotional and physical development. Quality education helps young children build the confidence and skill set for a prosperous future. 

Mako's Funding and Programming:

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Only 50% of kids in the Volta region attend early education

  • Pays school fees to educate 30+ students through US grade 8

  • Prioritizes the most at-risk children in rural Ghana

  • Ensures protection and safe travel for kids to and from school

  • Provides home visits and parent meetings to address development gaps

  • Creates access to books, learning materials and tutors

  • Awards Secondary and Vocational Scholarships for continued education 

"Working at Mako is a privilege and it means having an opportunity to work with a team that is poised to make a positive impact in the world. Every child has a dream and that dream must never die.”

- GABRIEL NKPEDZI 
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

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SECONDARY EDUCATION

Beginning in 2018, senior secondary school in Ghana (US high school equivalent) became free. While promising, the program leaves behind thousands of aspiring and impoverished students each year. 

Secondary school is pivotal in helping students build the skills and confidence to create long-term career opportunities. Without it, attending University or securing an internship would be impossible.

 

To qualify, students must pass their BECE tests–a hurdle for poor families. Those who qualify and can attend still must pay for supplies, housing, transportation, food and more. Those who don’t qualify could go to vocational school, but at a cost. 

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Only 13% of children in rural Ghana attend senior secondary school

“Mako Children's Fund is a very supportive institution and NGO for the less privileged. They provide, support, care and assist especially the young through various interventions especially with regards to their health and safety. They give in their all for the wellbeing of the inmates in terms of their sexual and reproductive health. They have a neat environment and the caretakers are doing wonderfully well.”

- MADAM GIFTY MAKAFUI DOE
NURSE AT THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT,
HOHOE GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

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SKILL-BUILDING & ENRICHMENT

Our enrichment programs give kids regular opportunities to enjoy childhood while building camaraderie, confidence and prosperity into adulthood. Many of these vital programs are currently on hold, and are wholly dependent on available funding from donors like you. 

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Our Programs Include:

  • Sports

  • Creative Arts

  • Mindfulness

  • Academics

  • Business

  • Food

  • Many fun adventures

SECONDARY & VOCATIONAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

Launched in 2017, our Secondary and Vocational School Scholarship provides funds for at-risk children to receive continued education and ongoing mentorship. This allowsstudents to advance their knowledge while giving them a fighting chance at generating income during their adult lives.

Currently, we have successfully supported 19 students at top secondary schools in Ghana, guiding their success and helping them secure employment. Our students have gone on to study subjects such as engineering, graphic design, fashion, medicine, construction and more.

 

Without this opportunity, kids are often back on the streets and living well below the poverty line.

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Your support makes continued education a reality our students can count on. 

Together, We Can Build a Brighter Tomorrow

Every dollar counts in providing continuous care for our kids. Become a member of our EveryChild and Scholar Collectives, make a one-time donation or get involved as a volunteer or board member today.

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