Funding Organization: The Charles Hayward Foundation
Funding focus: Projects that improve the livelihoods of disadvantaged communities in Commonwealth countries of Africa. including: Clean water and sanitation. Development of sustainable livelihoods in the context of environmental and wildlife conservation. Self-sustainability through training in farming skills and other income generation activities.
Eligibility Criteria: CSOs in Ghana have to partner a UK registered charities that have an annual income of between £150,000 and £4,000,000.
Grant Limit: one year grant of up to £15,000.
Deadline: 22 May 2026 and 18 September 2026
GRADUATES AND PROFESSIONALS OF GA-DANGME NETWORK
1.0 Executive Summary
The Graduates and Professionals of Ga-Dangme (GPGD) Network was established and incorporated to promote access to quality education for underprivileged children in rural communities and to create a skilled and workforce for the growing population through outreach programs, seminars, webinars and inter-connections. GPGD Network is dedicated to fostering community development through education and networking while upholding the values of professionalism and unity.
Mission
To leverage the skills, knowledge, and resources of Ga-Dangme graduates and professionals for the holistic development of people through education and empowering communities
Vision
To witness Ga-Dangme community thriving on education, professionalism, and unity, embodying educational excellence, economic prosperity, social cohesion, and the preservation of our rich cultural heritage.
Key Achievements
Education & Teacher Deployment – Partnered with the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to advocate for and facilitate the posting of 110 unposted Ga-Dangme teachers into various schools in the Greater Accra and Eastern region of Ghana.
STEM Education Support – Initiated and currently implementing STEM Workshop Projects for Junior High Schools in the Greater Accra Region and parts of the Eastern Region to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among young learners.
Scholarships & Capacity Building – Provided scholarships to nursing students at the Royal Nursing Training College in Kumasi, enabling access to quality education for underprivileged but deserving youth.
Youth Employment – Secured multiple job opportunities for Ga-Dangme youth across various sectors, reducing unemployment and promoting economic empowerment.
Seminar-Organized a Pre-Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) preparation seminar for 540 students in Dodowa to enhance their readiness and performance at the examination
High-Level Engagements
The GPGD Network has engaged with key stakeholders and leaders to advance its objectives, including:
Minister of Communication, Digitalisation and Innovation
Director General, State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA)
Chief Executive Officer, EXIM Bank Ghana
Eastern Regional Minister & Greater Accra Regional Minister
Districts Directors of Education
District Chief Executives
Principal of Ada College of Education
Chiefs, Queen mothers, and other traditional authorities
Through these engagements, GPGD Network has strengthened partnerships, influenced policy decisions, and mobilized resources to support developmental initiatives.
2.0 Background, Problem and Rationale
Ghana has achieved some level of progress toward the Universal Basic Education; yet urban poverty, among other factors, prevents a significant number of children aged between 8-16 years from attending school or completing school. Nationally, over 547,000 children are Out-of-School in Ghana. Thus, to reduce the widening education gap in urban poor areas and support Ghana’s Education Strategic Plan (ESP) and Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), targeted interventions like the Ghana Education Outcome Project (GEOP) and Complementary Basic Education (CBE) are commendable. Even though evidence shows that these existing interventions have made some progress, for instance, the GEOP have enrolled 7,000 out-of-school children (ages 8–16) across 11 districts in three regions, whereas the Complementary Basic Education (CBE) program aimed at reintegrating over 20,000 out-of-school children annually into formal schooling systems. Indeed, the evidence above shows a broader national and regional challenge facing the educational sector.
The Greater Accra Region, despite being Ghana’s most urbanized region, still faces a significant number of out-of-school children, especially in low-income, peri-urban, and migrant communities. This proposal seeks a partnership with Plan International Ghana under the Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP) to reintegrate over 7,000 out-of-school children (ages 8–16) into the formal school system within the next 3 months. Our approach leverages community-based mobilization, Complementary Basic Education (CBE), and bridge-to-school programs, aligning with GEOP’s objectives of equitable access, retention, and learning outcomes.
More significantly, the capital region, the Greater Accra Region, presents a unique laboratory with unique challenges, including:
Migrant & informal settlement communities with limited access to schools.
Street-connected children engaged in petty trading or domestic work.
High dropout rates in low-income districts due to poverty, lack of parental engagement, and mobility.
This proposal, therefore, seeks a partnership with Plan International Ghana under the Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP) to reintegrate over 7,000 out-of-school children (ages 8–16) into the formal school system within the next 6 months.
3.0 Goals and Objectives
Goal:
To effectively and successfully identify, mobilize, validate, and prepare 7,000 eligible out-of-school children for integration into formal education in the selected municipalities in the Greater Accra Region.
Objectives:
a) Identification and Mobilization: Conduct community outreach to identify eligible OOSC in 10 target municipalities.
b) Validation: Work with Plan Ghana officials to verify eligibility and readiness for CBE enrollment.
c) Facilitator Recruitment: Recruit and orient 280 qualified facilitators to deliver foundational learning.
d) Learning Center Setup: Secure, equip, and prepare learning centers in proximity to target communities.
4.0 Target Beneficiaries and Municipalities
The target municipalities are as follows:
Beneficiaries: Three thousand (7,000) OOSC aged 8–16 years who:
• Have been out of school for at least one year.
• Are fluent in Ga, Twi, or Ewe.
• Reside within the targeted municipalities.
• Target Municipalities:
1. Ada East
2. Ada West
3. Ablekuma West
4. Ningo-Prampram
5. Shai-Osudoku
6. Tema West
7. Tema East
8. Teshie-Nugua
9.
10. Ga East
HELP US TURN READERS INTO LEADERS
GRADUATES AND PROFESSIONALS OF GA-DANGME NETWORK LITERACY INITIATIVE – 2026
Every child deserves the opportunity to read, learn and build a better future.
The Graduates and Professionals of Ga-Dangme Network (GPGD Network) is taking practical action to
improve reading and literacy among children in Ga-Dangme communities and other underserved
communities across Ghana.
We believe that when children develop strong reading skills early in life, they gain a stronger foundation
for education, confidence and lifelong success.
As part of this commitment, GPGD Network has engaged a team from University of Education, Winneba,
led by a professor to develop specially designed reading materials in English, Dangme and Ga. for now
due to financial constraints. Plans are underway to develop the reading materials in Ga to complement the
efforts of the classroom teachers during vacation periods, after schools and weekends. We are pleased to
announce that the English and Dangme reading materials have been completed and are now ready for
printing.
FROM MATERIALS TO MEANINGFUL IMPACT
In partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES), Shai Osudoku District, GPGD Network will
pilot the Readers to Leaders Literacy Project in this August 2026 in two public schools at Agomeda.
The pilot will provide an opportunity to introduce the specially developed reading materials to children,
support their literacy development and learn from the implementation process.
Following the pilot, our goal is to expand the initiative to more schools, districts and underserved
communities across Ghana, giving many more children access to quality, culturally relevant reading
materials.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Our most immediate need is simple but critical:
We need to print the books and place them in the hands of children.
We therefore invite individuals, businesses, foundations, development partners, philanthropists,
publishing companies, corporate institutions and members of the Ghanaian diaspora to partner with us.
Support may be provided in cash or kind, including:
1. Sponsorship of the printing of reading materials
2. Printing and publishing services
3. Paper and other printing materials
4. Logistical support for the literacy programme
5. Corporate or institutional sponsorship
6. Connections to potential donors, foundations and development partners
Whether you sponsor several books, support an entire school, provide printing materials or connect us to a
potential partner, your contribution can make a real difference in the life of a child.
THANK YOU TO OUR FIRST SPONSORS
We gratefully acknowledge the individuals and organisations that have already stepped forward to support
the initiative.
1. X-Mineral Natural Water
Supporting the project with drinking water for participating children and facilitators.
2. Lan T. Soya Milk
Supporting the project with 20 boxes of drinks, through Madam Lydia Lartey, daughter of a former Shai
Osudoku District Chief Executive.
3. Nene Dr. Tei-Djahene Korabo IV (Nene of Manya Jorpanya)
Supporting the project with a generous contribution of GHS 3,000.00.
We sincerely thank our first sponsors for believing in this vision and demonstrating their commitment to
children’s education and literacy.
NOW, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US
1. No contribution is too small, and every contribution moves a child closer to becoming a confident
reader.
2. Every book we print puts a quality reading resource into the hands of a child.
3. Every child who learns to read well gains a stronger foundation to succeed in school.
4. And every educated child represents greater hope for a family, a community and a nation.
You can support this initiative by:
Donating. Sponsoring. Providing materials. Offering printing services. Connecting us to a partner. Or
simply sharing this appeal.
ONE BOOK CAN CHANGE A CHILD’S READING JOURNEY.
ONE CHILD WHO READS WELL HAS A STRONGER FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE.
TOGETHER, WE CAN TURN READERS INTO LEADERS.
We kindly encourage you to share this appeal with your friends, professional networks, organisations,
businesses, foundations, philanthropists, development partners and potential sponsors locally and
internationally.
For sponsorship, partnership opportunities or further enquiries, please contact:
GPGD Network
Email: info@gpgdnetwork.org
Tel: +233 20 812 7705
Partner with us. Put a book in a child’s hands. Help build a generation of readers, thinkers and leaders.
HELP US TURN READERS INTO LEADERS
GRADUATES AND PROFESSIONALS OF GA-DANGME NETWORK LITERACY INITIATIVE – 2026
Every child deserves the opportunity to read, learn and build a better future.
The Graduates and Professionals of Ga-Dangme Network (GPGD Network) is taking practical action to
improve reading and literacy among children in Ga-Dangme communities and other underserved
communities across Ghana.
We believe that when children develop strong reading skills early in life, they gain a stronger foundation
for education, confidence and lifelong success.
As part of this commitment, GPGD Network has engaged a team from University of Education, Winneba,
led by a professor to develop specially designed reading materials in English, Dangme and Ga. for now
due to financial constraints. Plans are underway to develop the reading materials in Ga to complement the
efforts of the classroom teachers during vacation periods, after schools and weekends. We are pleased to
announce that the English and Dangme reading materials have been completed and are now ready for
printing.
FROM MATERIALS TO MEANINGFUL IMPACT
In partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES), Shai Osudoku District, GPGD Network will
pilot the Readers to Leaders Literacy Project in this August 2026 in two public schools at Agomeda.
The pilot will provide an opportunity to introduce the specially developed reading materials to children,
support their literacy development and learn from the implementation process.
Following the pilot, our goal is to expand the initiative to more schools, districts and underserved
communities across Ghana, giving many more children access to quality, culturally relevant reading
materials.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Our most immediate need is simple but critical:
We need to print the books and place them in the hands of children.
We therefore invite individuals, businesses, foundations, development partners, philanthropists,
publishing companies, corporate institutions and members of the Ghanaian diaspora to partner with us.
Support may be provided in cash or kind, including:
1. Sponsorship of the printing of reading materials
2. Printing and publishing services
3. Paper and other printing materials
4. Logistical support for the literacy programme
5. Corporate or institutional sponsorship
6. Connections to potential donors, foundations and development partners
Whether you sponsor several books, support an entire school, provide printing materials or connect us to a
potential partner, your contribution can make a real difference in the life of a child.
THANK YOU TO OUR FIRST SPONSORS
We gratefully acknowledge the individuals and organisations that have already stepped forward to support
the initiative.
1. X-Mineral Natural Water
Supporting the project with drinking water for participating children and facilitators.
2. Lan T. Soya Milk
Supporting the project with 20 boxes of drinks, through Madam Lydia Lartey, daughter of a former Shai
Osudoku District Chief Executive.
3. Nene Dr. Tei-Djahene Korabo IV (Nene of Manya Jorpanya)
Supporting the project with a generous contribution.
We sincerely thank our first sponsors for believing in this vision and demonstrating their commitment to
children’s education and literacy.
NOW, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US
1. No contribution is too small, and every contribution moves a child closer to becoming a confident
reader.
2. Every book we print puts a quality reading resource into the hands of a child.
3. Every child who learns to read well gains a stronger foundation to succeed in school.
4. And every educated child represents greater hope for a family, a community and a nation.
You can support this initiative by:
Donating. Sponsoring. Providing materials. Offering printing services. Connecting us to a partner. Or
simply sharing this appeal.
ONE BOOK CAN CHANGE A CHILD’S READING JOURNEY.
ONE CHILD WHO READS WELL HAS A STRONGER FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE.
TOGETHER, WE CAN TURN READERS INTO LEADERS.
We kindly encourage you to share this appeal with your friends, professional networks, organisations,
businesses, foundations, philanthropists, development partners and potential sponsors locally and
internationally.
For sponsorship, partnership opportunities or further enquiries, please contact:
GPGD Network
Email: info@gpgdnetwork.org
Tel: +233 20 812 7705
Partner with us. Put a book in a child’s hands. Help build a generation of readers, thinkers and leaders.