PRISONS IMPROVEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY PESEWA FUND ( PISPES FUND)
All said and done, the Ghana Prisons Service realizing the comprehensive and valuable nature of all the projects as expected under the “Think Prisons 360 Degrees” and appreciating the fact that the government alone may not be in the position to take up all the responsibilities beyond engaging all strategic stakeholders is also establishing the PISPES Fund.
This fund aims to raise a monthly token of GHc 1.00 contribution from all well-meaning Ghanaians to sustain transformative prison projects. It will also attract external grants, corporate social investments, and ensure long-term financial independence and continuity of reforms beyond leadership changes.
It is envisaged that if with extensive rebranding and advocacy, seven/7 million out of thirty-one/31 million Ghanaians commit to contribute a token amount of GHc 1.00 monthly, will translate into GHc 7 million which is significant to bridge the funding gap, reduce reliance on government subvention and sustain the transformative programmes under the “Think Prisons 360 Degrees” initiative.
This fund is envisioned as a revenue-generating and donor-attractive platform that will:
- Mobilize internal income from prison industries and services.
- Attract external grants, donor support, and corporate social investments.
- Finance ongoing infrastructure upgrades, training programs, environmental projects, and digital initiatives.
- Ensure long-term financial independence and continuity of reforms even beyond changes in leadership.
To achieve this, we humbly call on all individuals, groups, philanthropists, corporate bodies, NGOs (national and international) to the prisons, “Eat Prisons”, “Drink Prisons”, “Wear Prisons” and ultimately “Patronize Prisons” in all facets of life.
