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Ghana's Education Service released funding to all senior high schools to cover exam materials for 2026, removing financial pressure from thousands of families. Students can now focus on their studies without worrying about practical exam costs.
A Ghanaian lawmaker is giving 10,000 mathematical sets to students preparing for their final junior high school exams, ensuring no child faces their big test without the tools they need. The annual tradition has already helped thousands of students across Old Tafo.
Senior high schools across Ghana will remain open as the government releases long-delayed feeding grants. The move ends weeks of uncertainty that threatened to disrupt education for thousands of students.
More than 500 students at a rural Ghanaian school can now drink clean water and focus on learning, thanks to a new borehole funded by a Baltimore family and local partners. The project brings safe drinking water, handwashing stations, and improved sanitation to a community that previously struggled with basic access.
Ghana's government has launched a bold plan to establish 12 new public universities across the country, bringing higher education closer to communities that have long lacked access. A 17-member committee will design the roadmap to make this educational expansion a reality.
Over 160 Ghanaian students learned to make household products like liquid soap and hand sanitizer to earn income while waiting for job placements. The free workshop gives graduates a financial lifeline in a tough job market.
Students at Bolgatanga Technical University learned cutting-edge sustainable farming techniques that can slash fertilizer costs by 60% while boosting crop yields. The EU-funded program is equipping Ghana's next generation of farmers with climate-smart skills for better livelihoods.
A new leadership academy in Ghana is preparing 52 university students to become the country's next generation of ethical business leaders. The program includes guaranteed internships and focuses on skills needed for Africa's economic future.
A top MTN executive delivered a game-changing message to university students in Ghana: your purpose matters more than your job title. Over 150 young people at the Success Africa Summit learned how to build meaningful careers that create real impact.
Students as young as 10 built smart irrigation systems, fire-fighting robots, and security alarms after a 12-week tech training program. The initiative has now trained over 2,300 young innovators across Ghana, with 70% being girls.
Nearly 8,000 young Ghanaians learned to build careers focused on impact rather than job titles at the 2026 Success Africa Summit. The 19-year mentorship initiative is preparing students to create meaningful change in their workplaces and communities.
Thirty years after graduation, a group of alumni returned to their Ghanaian high school with a solar lighting system worth over $54,000. The sustainable gift now brightens the entrance of PRESEC-Legon, improving safety for more than 6,000 students.
Students from God's Angel Montessori International School explored Aburi Botanical Gardens, bringing their Social Studies lessons to life. The hands-on experience helped young learners discover how this historic site shaped Ghana's national identity.
Young students across Ghana's Ashanti Region just proved that academic excellence is alive and thriving. Eight primary schools have earned their way into the semifinals of a prestigious quiz competition that's celebrating student brilliance.
Ghana is fighting period poverty by distributing free sanitary pads to two million schoolgirls, from fifth grade through high school. The program aims to keep girls in class, boost their confidence, and lift financial pressure from families.
One of Ghana's most prestigious schools is marking 150 years of shaping leaders with commemorative cloth, new songs, and a bold vision for the future. Founded in 1876, Mfantsipim School has educated generations of influential Ghanaians who've transformed their nation and beyond.
Over 200 schoolgirls in Accra discovered opportunities to become ship captains, marine engineers, and maritime lawyers at a groundbreaking career event. The program proved that the ocean isn't just for boys anymore.
Twenty-four primary schools in Ghana's Ashanti Region have earned their spot in the quarterfinals of a regional quiz competition that celebrates young students' academic achievements. Reigning champions Matta Devi School led the pack with an impressive 59 points.
Four Ghanaian universities just held their first-ever inter-university karate camp, using martial arts to develop leadership and discipline among students. The two-day event brought together dozens of students and could pave the way for karate becoming an official university sport.
Scientists and engineers brought robots, competitions, and career talks to a high school in Accra, showing students that engineering is about curiosity, not just formulas. Winners took home cash prizes while learning how science can solve real problems in their communities.
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