The Ernest Initiative was founded by Ernest Tanor, an educator whose journey from a small farming community in Anwiam, Ghana, to becoming a teacher in Canada demonstrates the life-changing power of education.
Growing up in a humble home, Ernest experienced firsthand the challenges many children face in accessing quality education. Through perseverance, faith, and the support of others, he achieved his educational dreams. Today, he is committed to helping other young people overcome financial barriers and realize their own potential.
The Ernest Initiative exists to ensure that talented students are never forced to abandon their education because of poverty.
Board of Directors
Robert McCormack
Board Chair
Darlene Harper
Vice Chair
Edwina Mary Laing-Ewuah
Secretary
Pastor Lord Badu
Treasurer
Kingsley Akowuah Sarpong
Director of Programs
Ernest Tanor
Founder & Executive Director
A future where every child, regardless of financial background, has access to quality education and the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
To empower brilliant but financially disadvantaged students through scholarships, educational resources, mentorship, and leadership programmes that promote lifelong learning and community transformation.
Purpose (Objects)
The purpose (objects) of the Initiative are to:
Advance education by providing scholarships, bursaries, and educational assistance to deserving students experiencing financial hardship.
Improve access to educational resources, including books, stationery, digital learning tools, uniforms, and other essential learning materials.
Promote academic excellence, leadership, innovation, and personal development among children and young people.
Organize educational programmes, mentoring, career guidance, workshops, conferences, and community outreach activities.
Build partnerships with schools, educational institutions, governments, community organizations, businesses, and philanthropic organizations.
Raise and administer funds exclusively in support of the charitable purposes of the Initiative.
Support educational research, innovation, and evidence-based practices that improve learning outcomes.
Undertake any lawful activities that further the mission and charitable purposes of the Initiative.
Integrity
Excellence
Compassion
Equity
Accountability
Leadership
Service
Providing financial assistance to deserving students to help them continue their education with confidence.
Supplying essential learning materials such as textbooks, exercise books, pens, pencils, calculators, school bags, and other educational resources.
Mentoring students to develop leadership skills, confidence, integrity, and a strong sense of purpose.
Promoting a culture of reading through community reading clubs, literacy programmes, and access to educational resources.
Working with schools, parents, teachers, and community leaders to improve educational opportunities and inspire academic excellence.
Every contribution creates a lasting impact.
With your support, we aim to:
Award scholarships to deserving students every academic year.
Distribute educational materials to schools and communities.
Mentor young people to become responsible leaders.
Promote literacy and lifelong learning.
Build partnerships that strengthen education across Ghana.
Every child empowered today becomes a leader who can transform tomorrow.
Partner with us as an individual, business, school, church, NGO, or community organization to expand educational opportunities for children.
Share your knowledge, skills, and experience by mentoring students, assisting with outreach programmes, or supporting fundraising events.
Your generosity provides scholarships, school supplies, and hope to students who need it most. Every gift—large or small—helps build a brighter future.