Vodafone Ghana Foundation advances digital inclusion with new ICT centres

The Vodafone Ghana Foundation, in a significant stride towards digital inclusion, has unveiled nine (9) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centres in regional libraries across Ghana. The initiative, a collaboration with the Ghana Library Authority, is designed to provide digital resources to communities, with an additional seven centres currently under development.

The centres are part of the Foundation's broader commitment to transforming communities through impactful technological programmes. They are expected to enhance digital learning for library users across the country, equipping the youth and members of the community with the necessary digital tools and skills to navigate a rapidly advancing technological world.

In an inaugural event in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, the Foundation handed over one of the ICT Centres to the Ashanti Regional Library. Preba Greenstreet, Director of Legal and External Affairs at Vodafone, expressed her delight during the inauguration:

“This facility represents a tangible investment in education and technology for the community. It is an essential resource that will empower individuals with the digital skills and knowledge needed in today's globalised world. We encourage everyone to use this centre to its full potential.”

The Foundation's efforts have been bolstered by the unwavering support and collaboration of the Ghana Library Authority. The ICT centres, strategically located within regional libraries, are set to serve as transformative hubs for learning, innovation, and creativity.

This initiative forms part of the Foundation's efforts to make current technology accessible to all students as technical knowledge expands globally.

The project aims to provide devices and internet access to the general public, especially school-going children, to facilitate their research and make the teaching and learning of ICT easier.

The inauguration was part of Vodafone Ghana’s Ashanti Month initiative. The Foundation has revived several programmes aimed at enhancing long-term health, education, and sustainability outcomes in the region. The month-long celebration includes Healthfest, a free health screening initiative, Homecoming, an initiative to settle bills for insolvent hospital patients, and free ultrasound for pregnant women in Pipie in the Bosomtwe district.

The Foundation, along with its partners, continues to roll out ICT Centres through both partnerships and staff-led initiatives, aiming to create a more inclusive and connected society.