At PAL, we believe that empowering children also means supporting the communities they grow up in. Our Community Development programs strengthen families, build life skills, and create safe, inspiring spaces where children and youth can thrive. From practical entrepreneurship for single mothers to mobile learning, mental health initiatives, and career skills workshops, we address the social, economic, and emotional needs of the whole community.
Through these initiatives, we help families become more resilient, young people gain practical skills, and communities develop opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom or playground. Programs include;
MAMA AFRICA SINGLE MOTHERS ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT (MASMEP)
Behind every child at PAL is a mother working hard to provide, often with limited resources. Many of these women run small tabletop businesses, yet lack the training, mentorship, and capital to expand. The Mama Africa Single Mothers Entrepreneurship Project (MASMEP) was created to change that.
How MASMEP Works
- 6-month training program
- 10 mothers per cohort (2 per month)
- Business development classes focusing on financial literacy, branding, sales, and expansion strategies
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs
- Networking opportunities to connect with key business players
1. Business Development Classes – financial literacy, branding, sales strategies, and business expansion.
2. Hands-On Mentorship – guidance from experienced entrepreneurs who walk with them every step of the journey.
3. Networking Opportunities – access to business leaders and partners who can open doors.
4. Seed Funding & Growth Support – helping mothers take their businesses to the next level.
Impact of the First Cohort
Our first cohort of mothers showed what is possible when women are given the right support. The winner of the program received ₵5,000 in business funding and secured a partnership with a major Made-in-Ghana brand. Today, she sells her locally made porridge at a high-traffic stall in Osu, growing her income, expanding her customer base, and even creating jobs for others in her community.
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill.
The Vision Moving Forward
MASMEP is more than a business program. It is a pathway to independence and dignity for women who carry the weight of entire families. By equipping mothers with entrepreneurial skills and confidence, we are building:
- Stronger families with stable income.
- Financially independent women who can thrive beyond survival.
- A brighter future for children, who benefit when their mothers succeed.
Through MASMEP, we are proving that when you invest in mothers, you transform generations.
Mental Health Walk & Webinar
At PAL, we believe that nurturing the mind is just as important as nurturing the body. Our Mental Health Walk & Webinar is part of a collective effort to ensure that children, youth, parents, and volunteers in our communities are mentally sound, emotionally supported, and equipped to face life’s challenges with resilience.
Every year, on October 10th to mark World Mental Health Day. We bring our community together for a powerful day of awareness and solidarity. Through a guided walk, open discussions, and expert-led webinars, participants share their challenges, learn coping strategies, and discover tools for improving their mental well-being.
This initiative provides:
- Safe spaces for open conversations about mental health.
- Awareness sessions led by mental health professionals and advocates.
- Practical tools and tips for emotional resilience and stress management.
- Community solidarity walks, where people share their stories and support one another.
The Mental Health Walk & Webinar is a movement to break stigma, foster healing, and build stronger, healthier communities one conversation at a time.
