Our vision is to be a model sports institution to support the development and create a sustainable passion for the sport of cricket in Ghana.
Founder’s Message
Cricket was introduced in Ghana by British missionaries and merchants in the late 19th Century. Arguably, cricket is the oldest imported sport in Ghana. Ghana, then Gold Coast, played her first international cricket tournament in Lagos on May 25, 1904, against Nigeria winning by 22 runs. Ghana has subsequently been a member of the International Cricket Council and participated in international competitions. There is however the need to double our efforts to make cricket a much more embraced and regular sport within schools, communities, and campuses. In establishing this Foundation, our aim is to draw synergies from former cricketers and partners to contribute to realizing this vision. I invite all former cricketers, corporate bodies, schools, etc to come aboard to find their worthy places in this drive to contribute to the growth of cricket for Ghana. Join us create the biggest cricket community in Ghana! Thank you.
Background of Foundation
1. Registration: The Cricket for Ghana Foundation is an NGO registered by the ORC of Ghana with Reg. No. CG03315042 and incorporated under the Laws of Ghana in April, 2023.
2. Beginning: The Foundation was birthed by former cricketers with the interest and passion to give back to the development of cricket in Ghana.
3. Interest: Driven by the spirit of philanthropy, the Foundation seeks to provide avenues to enhance access to the sport specifically by the youth and Ghanaian enthusiasts in general. Critical to access is to ensure delivery of recreational cricket to social groups, clubs, associations, among others.
4. Focus Areas: We seek to work with schools, clubs, charities, governing bodies and communities to increase participation in the sport amongst all demographics. This includes introducing people to cricket and offering a range of coaching sessions.
5. Support: We also work to provide the infrastructure required to allow the game to thrive, including attracting partners to support in new facilities and training of new coaches and umpires.
OUR TARGETS
Our Mandate and Purpose
The Foundation’s Objectives
1. To support the development of cricket in Ghana.
2. To develop programmes to unearth talent in the sport of cricket.
3. To identify cricket talent and provide support to needy but brilliant children who seek to pursue education and develop skills in the sport of cricket.
4. To use cricket as a tool to encourage education and promote partnerships with educational institutions.
5. To adopt cricket to promote health and wellness.
