A new wave of student-led community initiatives is set to sweep across Ghana as the third edition of the highly anticipated Kofi A. Tawiah Good Citizenship Challenge has officially been launched. Organised by the Kofi A. Tawiah Foundation, the Good Citizenship Challenge is a national community service initiative designed to inspire students to contribute meaningfully to their communities by translating values such as responsibility, compassion, teamwork, and service into real community impact. The challenge invites schools and students to look beyond their classrooms to identify pressing challenges within their communities and work collaboratively to design and implement projects that promote positive change. By engaging in real-life acts of service, students gain a deeper understanding of their roles as active citizens and future leaders committed to building stronger and better communities.
An exciting grand prize of GH¢15,000 awaits the winning team, while the second and third placed teams will receive GH¢10,000 and GH¢5,000 respectively, in addition to souvenirs, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to community development.
How to Participate
Participation in the Kofi A. Tawiah Good Citizenship Challenge is free and open to all Basic and Senior High Schools across Ghana that are committed to nurturing responsible and service-minded students.
Interested schools are required to form a team of at least five (5) students, with staff member(s) serving as supervisor(s). The team will then identify a specific challenge or need within their community and design a project to address that problem.
Submission Guidelines and Deadlines
Participating schools will be required to document their community projects and submit their entries to the Kofi A. Tawiah Foundation for evaluation. Submissions should include a detailed description of the project, the problem it addresses, the steps taken to implement the initiative, and the impact created within the community. Schools are also required to include pictures, short videos, or testimonials that demonstrate the implementation and impacts of their projects.
Schools interested in participating should note that the deadline for the expression of interest, which includes the submission of team members, the name of the school, and a brief description of the intended project, is 31st March, 2026.
The final essay submission deadline is 30th June, 2026.
All submissions should be sent via email to GCC@ktawiahfoundation.org or by post to: P.O. Box 3837, Cantonments – Accra.
Conclusion
The third edition of the Kofi A. Tawiah Good Citizenship Challenge presents an exciting opportunity for schools and students across Ghana to demonstrate that education is not only about academic achievement, but also about character, leadership, and service to society. By participating in this initiative, schools can nurture a generation of young people who understand that true leadership begins with a willingness to serve others and make a meaningful difference in their communities.
Indeed, the future of our nation depends not only on what students learn in the classroom, but also on the values they live by and the positive impact they choose to make in their own communities. The challenge is set, and now is the time for students across Ghana to rise, take action, and transform their communities through the Kofi A. Tawiah Good Citizenship Challenge.