EPCG, Big Ghun, and OmniBSIC Bank Spearhead Major Educational and Relief Interventions Across Ghana

In a significant wave of community-led and corporate interventions, various organizations in Ghana have launched major initiatives aimed at supporting brilliant but needy students and modernizing the country's educational infrastructure. Leading these efforts is the Presbyters Union of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), which has launched its National Disaster Relief Fund. Conceived two years ago and approved by the Church’s Conference, the fund is designed to provide scholarships to students—particularly those in northern Ghana—while also assisting vulnerable church members and disaster victims. The initiative, launched at Trinity Parish in Madina, is primarily financed through monthly contributions from presbyters, with an initial seed capital target of GH¢20,000. In a swift demonstration of the fund's impact, the Union has already donated GH¢10,000 to Saboba Senior High School in the Northern Region.

Complementing these institutional efforts, award-winning Ghanaian filmmaker Big Ghun has successfully executed the second edition of the 'Bigg Save Project' at Makye Israel School in Odumase-Krobo. Following a previous project that saw the school repainted, this latest outreach focused on enhancing the learning environment through the donation of laptops, an Apple desktop, books, and other essential learning materials. The project, which gained significant traction on social media, brought together celebrities and volunteers to support the cause. Big Ghun emphasized that the initiative was driven by collective action and public donations, highlighting the power of community participation in improving educational access for children in underserved areas.

Technological advancement also took center stage through a partnership between OmniBSIC Bank Ghana Limited and the Rotary Club of Accra-Cantonment East. The bank donated 20 computers to the Prince of Peace International School in Accra to bolster digital literacy. This intervention included the installation of a 'Teacher in a Box' station—a digital learning and robotics hub that facilitates offline learning and teaches critical future skills such as coding and problem-solving. Representatives from OmniBSIC Bank, including George Tetteh Ocansey and Sylvester Apedoe, noted that the donation is a strategic investment in the digital future of Ghanaian youth, ensuring they remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven global economy.

Together, these diverse initiatives represent a growing trend of social responsibility where religious bodies, the creative arts sector, and the financial industry are filling critical gaps in the educational sector. From the EPCG’s focus on long-term welfare and disaster relief to Big Ghun’s community-driven school upgrades and OmniBSIC’s digital literacy drive, these actions emphasize that sustainable development in Ghana relies on a multi-faceted approach. As these programs continue to evolve, they provide a blueprint for how structured internal funding and public-private partnerships can foster a more equitable and technologically advanced educational landscape for the next generation.