Gadgets for Ghana (G4G) presents laptops, tablets to Dzorwulu Special School

A non-profit group, Gadgets for Ghana (G4G), has donated laptops and tablets to the Dzorwulu Special School to boost digital studying and assist inclusive training for youngsters with particular wants.

The donation, made on Tuesday, kinds a part of the group’s broader initiative to bridge Ghana’s digital divide by offering entry to expertise for underserved communities.

Speaking on the presentation ceremony, Kofi Fynn, one of many founding members of Gadgets for Ghana, defined that the group recognized the Dzorwulu Special School as a key beneficiary due to its concentrate on kids with various studying talents who would vastly profit from digital instruments tailor-made to their wants.

“This donation is particularly meaningful for us because, in addition to furthering access to digital resources for these students, it fosters inclusion, and provides valuable resources for their learning and skill-building that will open doors to inclusion in many more facets of life.”

Nigel Nettey, co-founder of G4G, underscored the group’s dedication to utilizing expertise as a software for empowerment.

“We believe that access to technology should not be a privilege but a right. Our hope is that these devices will help the students explore new ways of learning, express themselves creatively, and ultimately improve their academic experience,” he mentioned.

Gadgets for Ghana was based by Kofi Fynn, Nigel Nettey, Maame Adwoa Owusu-Brefo, and Joshua Agbey, all college students of SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College, along with Kwamina Fynn from Ghana International School (GIS).

The younger changemakers say their purpose is to make use of their ardour for expertise and group service to create lasting social influence.

Speaking in an interview, Maame Adwoa Fosuaa Owusu-Brefo, emphasised the rising significance of technological inclusion in training. “In today’s digital world, every child deserves the opportunity to learn with modern tools. These gadgets are devices that would be the gateways to possibilities,” she famous.

Her colleague, Joshua Agbey, added that the staff was impressed by the idea that small actions could make massive variations.

“We may be young, but we believe that change starts with a single step. This is just the beginning of a journey to reach more schools and communities,” he said.

Kwamina Fynn, one other co-founder, mentioned the group plans to increase its attain via extra partnerships and faculty outreach applications.

Receiving the objects on behalf of the college, Roland Odiade, the Senior House Master, expressed deep appreciation to the NGO for the well timed gesture.

“Some of our children struggle to use traditional computer accessories like the mouse because of the nature of their hands. The tablets and laptops will make it much easier for them to participate in ICT lessons and other classroom activities.”

One of the scholars, Emmanuella Apaabey, couldn’t cover her pleasure. She mentioned she was desperate to discover the brand new gadgets at school and thanked G4G for remembering them. “We are very happy and grateful. Thank you for thinking of us,” she mentioned with a smile.

Earlier this 12 months, Gadgets for Ghana made the same donation to the Akua Kuenyehia Foundation (AKF) in Accra, additional cementing its dedication to digital inclusion and empowerment.