By: Talata Awuah In Ghana, the conversation of sex and contraceptives remains a sensitive topic, particularly when it involves adolescents. Religious beliefs and some cultural expectations combined with stigma sometimes limit young people from trying to access accurate, age-appropriate information on sexual and reproductive health. As part of Mako’s vision of being a haven for at-risk children and youth in rural Ghana, where children not only come to learn, be nourished, pla

Benson, 26, has been one of the most dedicated beneficiaries of the Mako Continuous Education Program. He recently completed his final exams at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, where he studied for a degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in Finance.

Walk into the Mako home, and you’ll immediately feel the love. Children and volunteers fill the space and spark new ways to connect and grow a living reminder of what happens when care is consistent and community is strong. At the heart of our mission is every child we’ve committed to.