Financing SOS Ghana’s Schools for the Vulnerable: A Case Brief on an Impact-Linked Loan
by Archana Mehendale, Nisha Ramachandran, Arushi Terway
This case brief explores the financing of SOS Ghana’s schools for vulnerable populations through an innovative financing mechanism, Impact-Linked Loan (ILL). The case highlights how SOS Ghana, a nonprofit organisation, intends to leverage this $400,000 loan to expand school infrastructure and improve education quality across four regions in Ghana. By aligning financial incentives with social outcomes, such as increasing access for vulnerable children and enhancing learning outcomes, the ILL exemplifies an innovative approach to addressing educational inequities. This case brief synthesises the challenges, motivations, and potential impact of this financing model within the broader context of education reform and sustainable development in Ghana.