In a move to bridge Ghana’s digital divide and equip students with information and communication technology (ICT) skills, the Telecel Ghana Foundation has commissioned a fully refurbished ICT laboratory at Bamboi D/A Junior High School in the Savannah Region.
The initiative, delivered through the organization’s Employee Volunteering Programme (EVP) also known as Red Hearts, encourages staff to contribute their resources to projects that create meaningful social impact. The project, led by Telecel Ghana’s Technology Team, produced the transformation of the school’s outdated ICT facility into a modern digital learning hub.
Before the upgrade, students had minimal exposure to computers, limiting their ability to develop essential digital skills. The refurbished lab now features desktop computers, high-speed internet connectivity, a projector, an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and other tools to support interactive teaching and learning.
Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of Foundation, Sustainability and External Communications at Telecel Ghana, emphasized the importance of inclusive access to technology:
“At Telecel Ghana Foundation, we believe that access to digital tools is a necessity for every child. By empowering schools like Bamboi D/A JHS with the resources they need, we are enhancing teaching and learning as well as preparing students to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Our employee volunteers are at the heart of this impact, demonstrating that collective action can drive meaningful change in our communities.”
She further noted that the initiative aligns with the Foundation’s broader commitment to advancing digital inclusion and improving educational outcomes in underserved communities, under its Connected Learning pillar.
School authorities and local stakeholders welcomed the intervention, describing it as timely and transformative. They highlighted that the facility will significantly improve ICT instruction and expose students to practical digital learning experiences for the first time.
The ICT lab upgrade forms part of Telecel Ghana Foundation’s ongoing efforts to promote equitable access to education, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Through strategic investments in digital infrastructure and community-driven initiatives, the Foundation continues to invest in initiatives that advance education, health, and digital inclusion, working with communities and partners to create sustainable opportunities for young people and to support Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.
