Origin
Central Aid developed from the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) Educational Scholarship Scheme inaugurated on 29 December 1988 . It was the brain child of the Founder and General Overseer of ICGC, Rev. Dr. Mensa Otabil, who from personal experience, has deep compassion for needy youth, whose educational attainment could be hindered or stunted altogether by financial constraints. From this compassion, Central Aid, incorporated under the Companies Code, limited by guarantee, has implemented some programmes in providing access to education to both youth and adults. Against the background to enhance the accomplishment of its mission statement, in 2003, an expanded programme is being put in place to assist children, youth and adults to harness their creative potentials and available natural resources for their individual development and of their societies.