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.

Menstruation is a natural biological process that millions of girls and women experience worldwide. However, for many girls in Ghana, it is more than just a physiological event; it often leads to emotional distress, stigma, educational challenges, and trauma. During an interaction with some students from the A.M.E Zion School and St. Francis Demonstration School in Hohoe, Volta Region of Ghana, regarding menstrual hygiene management by Mako Children Opportunity Centre, some o