In 2018, MelRo traveled to Ghana on a trip meant for personal growth, self-discovery, and to explore an important part of her heritage.  

 

While there, MelRo met many orphaned children. As a child who grew up in U.S. foster care, MelRo felt a strong connection with the orphaned children--their fears, the longing for family and their need for guidance. MelRo also discovered that few are able to attend school. Many are homeless and must sleep outside in the elements. And the girls often resort to using their bodies to obtain food, which leads to pregnancy and disease. 

This inspired MelRo to launch MelRo’s Foundation, a Ghanaian based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to give orphaned girls a chance in life. The Foundation’s first project is underway: a brand new building that will serve as home and school for 150 orphaned girls.  The building will include the home area for the girls, 10 classrooms, a kitchen, washroom, mobile clinic, a farm, playground, and head mistress room. Funds will also go towards purchasing bunk beds, linens, food, etc. Construction is scheduled for completion by June 2018 with school beginning in September 2018. 

100% of proceeds go toward the project. Please click here if you would like to donate.