MTN Ghana Foundation

The MTN Foundation is an umbrella structure established within the MTN Group, and charged with the responsibility of directing and managing the company's Corporate Social Responsibility activities wherever MTN operates. The mission of the MTN Foundation is to improve the quality of people's lives through appropriate Corporate Social Responsibility interventions in communities where it operates.
As part of its work the MTN Ghana Foundation normally selects projects based on Proposals submitted by different categories of people and forwards it to its Board of Directors for approval. The Foundation wishes to inform the general public about the guidelines on Proposal Submission to facilitate its work.

Guidelines on Proposal Submission

1. Cover Page
   
Proposals submitted should contain the Project Title, date of submission, the address and contact numbers of the promoters.
2. Table of Contents
   
This section is optional, depending on the detail and scope of the proposal. This outline will assist a reviewer in finding her/his way through the proposal.
3. Executive Summary
   
Provide a clear and concise summary of the project.
4. Project Description
   
The basic idea of the project should be expressed; the philosophy or premise underlying the project should also be explained.
5. Goals and Objectives
   
General statements specifying the project's desired outcomes should be outlined.
6. Procedures and Methods
   
Describe the approach or method to be used in the proposed activity.
7. Budget
   
This section should include the financial items needed to perform the project.
8. Monitoring and Evaluation System
   
This section should present the overall evaluation process, both for assisting the ongoing progress towards achieving the objectives and the actual outcome of the project.
9. Timelines of the Project
   
Schedule and duration: indicate the project's total time duration.
10. Sustainability Plan
    
This section should show what happens to the outputs of the project after an intervention / programme ends. The plan should consider activities/processes necessary for embedding and owning of the project by the intended beneficiaries.
11. Key Personnel Information
    
This section should provide information on the key personnel to undertake the project.
12. Organization's Information
    
A brief description of the organization, including its legal name, history, activities, purpose and governing board.
13. References
    
This section should be included only if literature has been cited in the proposal.



Persons who wish to send their proposals should write to:

The Executive Director
MTN Ghana Foundation
P.O. BOX TF 281
Trade Fair, La
Accra.

Email:mtnghanafoundation@mtn.com.gh