EDGEPROGRAMME
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About EDGE Programme
Repositioning the local church for maximum impact underlines the need to empower members with knowledge and understanding in all aspects of their lives.
The Genesis
Leadership under Apostle Prof. Joseph Ignatius Teye Buertey established PIWC-EDGE in 2023 with a seed fund of GHS 50,000.00.
The Foundation
Currently, an initial committee developed a policy document to delineate the objectives and commitments of the EDGE programme.
The Endorsement
Endorsed by Resident Minister Pastor Emmanuel Yirebi, who constituted EMAC to oversee the programme.
Initial Committee
- Elder Joseph Amankwah(Chairman)
- Dcns. Dr. (Mrs.) Doreen Asumang Yeboah(Secretary)
- Elder Daniel Oppong Otchere(Member)
- Elder Albert Kweigyah(Member)
- Elder Albert Mensah(Member)
- Mrs. Agnes Eyia-Mensah(Member)
- Mr. July Osei Kwame(Member)
- Professor De-Graft Owusu-Manu(Co-Opted Member)
Our Vision
To empower church members to establish and grow businesses that create wealth and jobs in the community.
Our Mission
To provide financial and technical support to selected members through training, mentorship, and grants.
Core Values
Integrity
Upholding the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical practice.
Innovation
Fostering creativity, digital transformation, and new ideas.
Professionalism
Committing to professionalism, objectivity, and personal responsibility.
Teamwork
Working together effectively to achieve shared goals.
Excellence
Guided by a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Our Purpose
Support & Mentorship
To provide technical and financial support for sustainable business ideas as well as coaching and mentoring.
Build Core Values
To lead in building values of integrity and honesty among others, which are important for success in business.
Address Unemployment
To help address the challenge of high rate of unemployment in the Church.
Financial Independence
To change the mindset of members towards financial independence.
Church Financial Fortunes
To help change the financial fortunes of the church in general.
EMAC Mandate
To ensure effective administration and management of programme/funds.
To review and evaluate grant applications.
To provide financial and business advisory to beneficiaries/grantee.
To submit at least (2) reports in a year to Presbytery/Executive.
To organize annual business and entrepreneurship summits for the church.
To organize annual business pitch to select best business ideas for funding.
To create a network of potential angel financiers within and without the church fraternity to support the youth with budding ideas.
To connect would-be entrepreneurs with promising ideas to potential angels.
To co-opt members of PIWC to assist the work of the committee.
Promote integrity, accountability, transparency and sustainability.
Beneficiaries of the Programme
The primary beneficiary targets for this programme/fund include individual members of PIWC-Asokwa who seek to start up or grow their business in order to create sustainable jobs, increase productivity and create wealth in the formal and informal sectors.
Funding Windows
ICT and Graphic Design
Raising Technology Entrepreneurs (Techpreneurs) with software solutions to real-life problems.
90% funded by EDGE, 10% counterpart funding.
Agriculture and Agribusiness
Raising agriculture entrepreneurs (Agripreneurs) in livestock, vegetable, and fish farming.
90% funded by EDGE, 10% counterpart funding.
Technical and Vocational
Focusing on clothing, textiles, catering, dressmaking, and other vocational skills.
90% funded by EDGE, 10% counterpart funding.
Trading, Commerce and Merchandizing
Supporting individuals in trading and merchandizing businesses.
90% funded by EDGE, 10% counterpart funding.
Eligibility Criteria
Active member of PIWC-Asokwa for at least three (3) years.
Have a budding business idea or an existing start-up needing scaling.
Endorsed by: Cell leader, Family head, and Ministry leader.
Must have an undeniable passion to succeed.
Provide PIWC Asokwa Membership number/ID.
Resident in Kumasi (not a distant member).
Must be 18 years of age and above.
Should have two (2) verified guarantors.
To be considered for the EDGE Programme funding, applicants must meet all the above criteria.
Call for Applications
The EDGE Programme runs on an annual cycle. These are the six stages, from launch to disbursement.
- Step 1
Annual Call Launch
One call for proposals is issued each year, officially launched at the end of November.
Opens30 November, annually
- Step 2
Accessing Forms & Information
The call is announced through church and social media channels. Application forms are available at the Secretariat or on this website.
- Step 3
Information Session Workshops
Two workshops (ISWS) are organised each cycle. Attending at least one is a prerequisite for a valid application.
RequirementAttendance at one session
- Step 4
Submission Window
Applicants have one clear month to complete and submit their forms to the Secretariat.
Closes31 December
- Step 5
Assessment & Decision
EMAC assesses every submission and interviews all applicants. The final funding decision rests with the Presbytery.
- Step 6
Approval & Disbursement
Successful applicants are notified, sign a grant contract, and receive funds to begin their projects.
OutcomeProject start
EDGE Programme Secretariat
For the EDGE Committee to function effectively, an established secretariat is equipped with the resources to serve you. Contact us at the Church Premise or reach out to any committee member below.
Contact Details
- Postal Address
P.O BOX UP 418,
KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana. - GPS Address
AK 140-9631
- Email Addressedgepiwcasokwa@gmail.com
PIWC-ASOKWA EDGE APPLICATION
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