Services

Community Services for Families Initiative

Community service for families in Ghana plays a vital role in fostering growth, education, and well-being for individuals in need. Through dedicated efforts, organizations and volunteers work tirelessly to provide access to resources like education, healthcare, and safe environments for these families to thrive. This service not only uplifts underprivileged communities but also empowers families with the tools they need to build a brighter future. Volunteers and professionals alike contribute by offering mentorship, teaching life skills, and facilitating essential programs that nurture personal growth and healing. By investing time and care, community service initiatives help shape resilient, confident, and capable families who can positively impact their communities and beyond.

Education Initiative

At the heart of fostering social inclusion and opportunity, this education initiative is dedicated to transforming the lives of children in Ghana. By creating access to modern computer labs and providing academic support, this program bridges the digital and educational divide, ensuring that young minds are equipped with the tools they need to thrive in today’s world. Our mission is simple: connect individuals with essential community resources, offering every child the chance to learn, grow, and succeed. Together, we build a brighter future, one empowered child at a time.

Healthcare for Families Initiative

Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge for families in rural Ghana, where limited infrastructure and resources can hinder well-being. To address this, a comprehensive initiative has been launched, focusing on delivering essential healthcare services and empowering families with tools to navigate social services effectively. This initiative prioritizes maternal and child health, vaccination programs, and education on preventive care, ensuring that families receive the support they need to lead healthier lives. By bridging the gap between communities and healthcare providers, this program also helps individuals easily access social services, fostering long-term health and resilience in underserved regions. Through collaboration with local leaders and healthcare workers, this initiative is transforming lives and paving the way for a healthier future in rural Ghana.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you offer?

We proudly provide social services across several rural regions in Ghana, including Odwumsi, Essaaman, Akokorkrom, Achiase, and Pataase.

Our mission is centered on uplifting youth and families by offering educational support, essential social services, and access to basic healthcare.

Currently, we are in the process of developing the Dr. Dione Washington Preparatory School, which will include a signature program—The Nana Amba Otuwa I School of the Arts.

This specialized arts academy is being established to cultivate and celebrate young talent in music, drama, dance, and poetry. We believe the arts play a vital role in inspiring creativity, fostering self-expression, and supporting holistic individual development.



How can I access your services?
You can access our services by contacting us directly or through referrals from other agencies.

What sets your organization apart?

Family-Centered Community Services
We support and strengthen families through our Community Services for Families, ensuring they have access to the essential resources their children need to grow and thrive. By focusing on the well-being of the whole family, especially in rural Ghana, we help build a strong foundation for a brighter future—one child, one family at a time.

Whole-Child Function
They go way beyond aid and shape the development of the whole child, providing academic, emotional, physical, and social support in a culturally responsive program.


Where Two Continents Collide
Basing their operations both in rural Ghana and in the United States, they establish sound relations between the global contexts and local ones and tailor their services to specific needs of the different populations to which they have to be provided.


Signature Arts-Infused Prep School
At the heart of fostering social inclusion and opportunity, this education initiative is dedicated to transforming the lives of children in Ghana. By creating access to modern computer labs and providing academic support, this program bridges the digital and educational divide, ensuring that young minds are equipped with the tools they need to thrive in today’s world. Our mission is simple: connect individuals with essential community resources, offering every child the chance to learn, grow, and succeed. Together, we build a brighter future, one empowered child at a time.


Holistic Healthcare & Necessities Service
They are not just in the classroom, they provide maternal and child health services, vaccinations, preventive interventions, hygiene kits, and direct referral to clinical services and social services.


Community-Based Model
The programs are never imposed but instead they are jointly produced with the local leaders and depend on the local cultural traditions and are enabled by long-term, grassroot partnerships.



 

Testimonials

“When I was sick, they helped take me to the clinic and made sure I got medicine. No one else had ever done that for me before.”
— Kwabena, Age 11, Student

“They gave us food, clothes for the children, and even sanitary pads for my daughters. It was more than just help—it gave us dignity.”
— Efua Mensima, Caregiver and Grandmother

“I didn’t have school supplies before, but they gave me a backpack, books, and even a uniform. Now I feel ready for school every day.”
— Adjoa, Age 9, Student

“We had no money for basic things like washing soap or even cooking oil. The support we received from this team brought peace to our home. My children went to bed with full stomachs that night.”
— Mr. Kwaku Owusu, Father of 3

“They helped my family when we didn’t have food. I’ll never forget how they showed up when we needed help the most.”
— Yaw, Age 13, Student

 

“My house was nearly empty, but they brought items that made it feel like a home again. Clothes, detergent, food—things that many take for granted. I am so thankful.”
— Akua Donkor, Mother and community member

“I didn’t expect someone to care about a small village like ours, but they came, and they came with love. The clothes and food helped more than I can explain.”
— Fatima Ibrahim, Widow and Mother of 5

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About us

Mission Statement

Rooted in the legacy of Barbara Ann McDaniel and led by the visionary leadership of Nana Amba Otuwa I (Dr. Dione Milan K. Washington), our mission is to empower vulnerable populations—including women, youth, and seniors—by delivering holistic education, healthcare, technology, and support services across both Ghana and the United States.

We are committed to transforming lives through culturally relevant programming, comprehensive resource access, and intentional community-building that uplifts individuals and families from poverty to possibility.

Core Initiatives

Community Services for Families

Our initiative is designed to provide holistic, culturally responsive support for children in underserved communities, with a focus on their physical, emotional, academic, and social well-being.

We prioritize early intervention and consistent care by offering access to:

  • Nutritious meals and food security programs

  • Clothing, hygiene kits, and basic household necessities

  • Educational support, including tutoring, school supplies, and uniforms

  • Mental health and emotional wellness services

  • Safe spaces for creative expression and peer connection

Whether through our rural outreach in Ghana or our family-centered services in the U.S., our goal is to ensure that every child has the foundation to thrive.

Through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and the legacy of compassion we uphold, we strive to nurture a generation of children who are safe, seen, supported, and inspired.

Academic Support & Development

Our programs include mentorship, tutoring, confidence-building exercises, leadership development, and peer support groups—offered both in Ghana and throughout the United States to foster academic success and personal growth.

 

Healthcare Access

We are actively developing a community healthcare facility to provide essential medical services, health education, and preventive care—addressing critical healthcare needs in under-resourced communities.

Objectives

  • Youth Support: Provide mentorship and educational services that encourage academic success and foster positive life choices.

  • Senior Support: Develop culturally informed programs that promote dignity, wellness, and independence for older adults.

  • Women’s Empowerment: Offer targeted initiatives that focus on self-care, skill-building, and economic independence through workshops, training, and coaching.

  • Advocacy: Champion the rights of marginalized populations through strategic advocacy and policy engagement.

  • Partnerships: Collaborate with community organizations, leaders, and businesses to offer wraparound services that meet the holistic needs of our clients.

  • Education & Training: Deliver access to quality education, financial literacy, and job readiness programs that break generational cycles of poverty.

Core Values

  • Unity – We believe in collective strength and shared humanity.

  • Progress – We are committed to sustainable growth and lifelong learning.

  • Compassion – We serve with empathy, dignity, and deep respect for all.

  • Innovation – We embrace creativity and culturally responsive solutions.

  • Collaboration – We build bridges between communities, generations, and continents.

Leadership

  • Nana Amba Otuwa I (Dr. Dione Milan K. Washington) – Development Queen Mother.

  •  Dr. Dione Milan K. Washington (Nana Amba Otuwa I) - CEO

Regional Focus

  • Ghana (Odwumsi, Essaaman, Akokorkrom, Achiase, and Pataase):
    Bridging rural gaps by delivering education, healthcare, arts, technology, and support for orphans and vulnerable children.

  • United States (Nationwide):
    Providing mentorship, educational and job training programs, senior support, and women’s empowerment services across the country.