Employees of GCB Bank PLC have constructed a borehole and donated furniture and hygiene facilities to Adedeinkpo Basic School in Odododiodio, Greater Accra, providing pupils and staff with a reliable source of clean water and a more conducive learning and working environment.
The project forms part of 95 community initiatives being implemented nationwide under GCB Bank’s 2026 Staff Community Impact Programme (SCIP), a flagship employee-led initiative aimed at positively impacting one million Ghanaians.
The intervention was undertaken by employees from the Bank’s Global Markets, Treasury, Compliance and Investment Banking Departments. Following engagements with the school, the team identified critical challenges, including limited access to a reliable water source, which affected hygiene and sanitation, as well as inadequate furniture for teachers and school administrators.
To address these needs, the team financed the drilling and installation of a borehole and supplied Veronica buckets and related hygiene accessories to improve access to water and promote better sanitation practices. They also donated teachers’ desks and chairs, classroom cupboards, and a desk, chair and cabinet for the Headmistress’s office.
The new borehole is expected to provide a dependable source of clean water, supporting improved hygiene, sanitation and overall wellbeing. The furniture is also expected to enhance the working environment for teachers and school management by facilitating lesson preparation, record-keeping and day-to-day administration.
To ensure the sustainability of the intervention, the school’s management will oversee routine maintenance of the borehole and the proper use and upkeep of the furniture and other facilities.
Speaking on the broader impact of the programme, Sadat Laminu, Head of Corporate Affairs at GCB Bank, noted that SCIP enables employees to address pressing community needs through practical, locally driven solutions.
“CSR is most effective when it responds to challenges that people face every day. Access to clean water is fundamental to health and wellbeing, while a supportive school environment helps teachers and administrators perform their roles effectively. Through SCIP, our employees identify these needs firsthand and contribute directly to solutions that create meaningful and lasting social impact within communities,” he said.
For the project team, improving the school’s access to water was a key priority because of its importance to daily school operations. Anita Sobreh, Project Lead, said the team deliberately designed the intervention to address both the immediate water challenges and the working conditions of school staff.
“Our engagement with the school revealed that access to reliable water was a daily challenge, while teachers and the Headmistress also required better furniture to support their work. We therefore sought to provide practical facilities that would be used every day and continue to benefit the school for many years. The borehole, in particular, will make a meaningful difference to both pupils and staff.”
Receiving the donation on behalf of the school, Fareeda Malm, Headmistress of Adedeinkpo Basic School, expressed appreciation to GCB Bank and the employee volunteers for responding to the school’s needs.
“The borehole will make a significant difference because access to water is essential for our pupils and staff, especially for hygiene and sanitation. The furniture will also improve the working conditions of our teachers and administrators. We are grateful to the GCB staff who listened to our concerns and provided support that will benefit the school for years to come.”
The project reflects the employee-led nature of SCIP, with GCB staff contributing their resources, skills and effort to address needs identified directly within communities.
The Adedeinkpo Basic School intervention is the 14th of the 95 SCIP projects being implemented by GCB Bank employees across Ghana.
About the Staff Community Impact Programme
The Staff Community Impact Programme (SCIP) is GCB Bank’s nationwide employee-led community impact initiative, bringing together more than 4,500 employees across 95 groups to undertake 95 community projects across Ghana from August to September 2026.
The projects address needs across healthcare, education, water and sanitation, social protection, environmental sustainability, youth development, community safety and infrastructure, with the collective interventions aimed at positively impacting up to one million lives.
Through SCIP, GCB employees contribute their time, skills, resources and collective effort to support communities and strengthen a culture of volunteerism across the Bank.
