Fidelity Bank Ghana has donated GH¢ 110,920 to the Design & Technology Institute (DTI) in Accra.
This contribution, championed by the bank’s Corporate and Institutional Banking Department, will support the education of 10 promising students, empowering them for success in the burgeoning field of technology and design.
Acknowledging the financial challenges faced by students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, DTI partnered with the Mastercard Foundation under the ‘Young Africa Works Initiative’ 2020–2023., Students are however required to contribute a matching commitment fee of 10%, which poses a significant hurdle for some of the brightest candidates recruited from impoverished communities across Ghana, thus threatening their access to industry-relevant technical training.
Recognisng the critical need for skilled professionals and the potential of DTI’s students, Fidelity Bank stepped in to bridge the gap, covering the 10% matching commitment fee for the students.
Head, Local Corporates, John-Paul Taabavi, who present the donation to Constance Elizabeth Swaniker, Founder and President of DTI, said, “Our investment in their education reflects our belief in their potential to drive positive change and innovation in Ghana’s growing tech sector.”
Ms Swaniker conveyed her gratitude for Fidelity Bank’s support, emphasizing, “We are immensely grateful to Fidelity Bank for their partnership and dedication to empowering our youth. With their support, these students can now pursue their dreams and contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s industrial development.”
Certificate one student Francisca Mensah, shared the emotional toll of worrying about school fees, “Paying the fees has been incredibly difficult,” she confessed. “Whenever the topic came up, I felt overwhelmed and even cried sometimes, especially with no clear solution. This burden significantly affected my focus and learning. However, thanks to Fidelity Bank, I now have a sound mind to finally concentrate on my studies without constant worry. I am sincerely grateful for their support.”
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