By: Buertey Francis BORYOR
CorpsAfrica Ghana has held its third annual Pitch Day event to help young volunteers from Cohort 3 (G3) raise support for projects that will benefit rural communities across the country.
Held in Accra, the ‘Pitch Day 2025’, provided a platform for the volunteers to present community-driven projects aimed at addressing pressing local challenges.
The event featured five outstanding projects from volunteers serving in the Volta, Central, and Northern Regions.
The projects presented addressed various sectors, including agriculture, education, and water and sanitation.
In addition to the five projects pitched, over 30 other initiatives were exhibited, reflecting the breadth of work undertaken by the volunteers.
Country Director of CorpsAfrica Ghana, Ms. Jessica Setu Musey, emphasised the significance of the occasion, saying- it was not just a presentation, but a way for volunteers to share ideas they created together with their communities.
“This is not just an event. This is a celebration of human potential. Our volunteers live in the communities and understand the problems people face. They do not come up with solutions alone- they work with the people,” she stated, highlighting their’ efforts in developing solutions through deep community engagement.
She added that the event has grown since it started, and more partners and development organisations are now showing interest.
“The first Pitch Day had limited partners and funding. Now, with increased participation from embassies, corporate Ghana, and philanthropists, we are seeing more projects get the support they need. This year’s volunteers are working on a wider variety of projects than before,” she elaborated.
Moreover, Musey encouraged young citizens passionate about community development to apply for the next cohort of volunteers, noting that applications are open and accessible through various social media platforms.
The event brought together representatives from the Mastercard Foundation- which funded the Pitch Day initiative, alongside development partners, private sector actors, and former CorpsAfrica volunteers.
Delivering the keynote address, Michael Abbiw, CEO of MGA Consulting Group, underscored the power of grassroots innovation and called for more support to boost the work being done by CorpsAfrica volunteers.
“Despite the potential, one major obstacle is access to funding, networks, tools, know-how, and technology. We are faced with a lot of challenges, but what CorpsAfrica does is change the mindset. Their work is not charity- it is collaboration. It is not temporary relief- it is sustainable impact,” he said.
Abbiw also called on corporate Ghana and development partners to invest in youth-led transformation.
“It is our collective responsibility to bridge the gap- one community at a time, one project at a time, and one empowered leader at a time.”
He announced the launch of the African Centre for Entrepreneurial Development, an initiative by MGA Consulting Group, aimed at nurturing entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic transformation in the country and across continent.
About CorpsAfrica
CorpsAfrica, established in 2011, places college-educated African volunteers in rural communities to identify and address local challenges. Since its launch in Ghana, the organisation has facilitated numerous community-led projects, fostering sustainable development and empowering local leaders.
About Pitch Day
Pitch Day 2025 highlights the potential of youth-led initiatives in driving meaningful change within communities.
