CorpsAfrica/Ghana held its third successful Pitch Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the British Council in Accra.

The event featured powerful presentations by current Group 3 Volunteers, each pitching innovative, community-led projects to a distinguished audience of potential funders, development partners, alumni, and supporters.

Inspired by the popular TV show Shark Tank, Pitch Day is more than just a showcase—it's a transformative platform aimed at funding sustainable, high-impact initiatives developed by young African leaders.

The event also strengthens CorpsAfrica’s mission of promoting local ownership in development, fostering African philanthropy, and building the leadership capacity of youth through real-world experiences in proposal development, public speaking, fundraising, and networking.

Five inspiring Volunteers from across Ghana’s Central, Volta, and Northern Regions took the
stage, each highlighting urgent needs within their communities:

• Cyprian W. Awiah – School Block Renovation in Pagazaa, Northern Region
• Bellama Gado – Mechanized Borehole in Effutu Kokoado and Tayido, Central Region
• Mildred A. Adeaba – Grasscutter Rearing & Tricycle Transportation in Effutu Kokoado,
  Central Region
• Benjamin A. Lugu – Tilapia Fish Farming in Kpeve Tornu, Volta Region
• Mudasir M. Abubakari – Stream Dredging for Irrigation in Moglaa, Northern Region.

The “Sharks” panel—comprising respected leaders from the African Women’s Development Fund, CAMFED, Farrelly Mitchell, and Prudential Bank Limited—offered valuable feedback, encouragement, and potential support to these bold changemakers.

CorpsAfrica/Ghana country director, Jessica Musey said in the opening speech that “this is not just an event, this is a celebration of human potential.”

Key individuals also present included Michael Abbiw, President of CIMG and CEO of MGA Consulting Ghana, and Jerry Adjorlolo, who served as Master of Ceremonies and skillfully led the fundraising session.

This event underscores CorpsAfrica’s dedication to empowering local communities and redefining development through grassroots leadership.

Now in its third year in Ghana, CorpsAfrica currently has deployed 41 Volunteers into 41 communities, each one working hand-in-hand with local residents to identify pressing needs and co-create meaningful solutions in the areas of WASH, education, health, and infrastructure.