The ASA Savings and Loans Limited has donated a comprehensive set of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to Dome Anglican 1 and 3 Basic School, located in the Ga East Municipal Assembly of the Greater Accra region.
The donation which includes a multi-purpose printer and scanner, projector, 100 pieces of SAS branded exercise books, table and chairs for the teaching staff, was done to support the teaching and learning of ICT in the school and the immediate community.
The initiative is expected to have a substantial impact on the students’ ICT proficiency, a skill that is increasingly crucial in today’s digital age. It also aligns with the broader national agenda of integrating ICT into the education system to prepare the next generation for the evolving global digital economy.
The Taifa Area Manager of ASA Savings and Loans, Samir Sani, handing over the items to the management of the school stressed ASA’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and boosting digital literacy among the country’s youthful population.
He said by equipping the school with the necessary technological tools, the company is not only investing in the individual students’ futures but also contributing to the broader development of the region.
“We are aware that ICT is now part of the basic education curriculum, and with limited number of instruction materials, we believe that these items can help the teaching and learning of ICT.
He also entreated the teachers and staff of the school also access the services offered by ASA, as the company actively operates to enhance financial inclusion and financial empowerment of especially females.
The Headmaster of Dome Anglican 1 and 3 Basic School, Maxwell Akoto, in response to the gesture by ASA acknowledged that the items will significantly aid the school to better the teaching and learning of ICT. This, he added will help the school to meet the standards set by the Ghana Education Service (GES).
With enrolment of 702 pupils, he said the school prioritizes girls’ education by giving special consideration to the admission of only females in the third term of the academic calendar when the need arises.
However, he lamented about the current infrastructure of the school, and appealed to other benevolent organization to come to their aid especially their uncompleted school project initiated by the government through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) more than 10 years ago.
The CSR and Sustainability Manager of ASA, Richard Nartey, speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the donation noted that ASA is focusing on four SDGs this year: SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Nartey explained that ASA’s focus on empowering women, who make up over 90 percent of its credit recipients for petty trading activities, plays a significant role in addressing poverty.
In terms of health, ASA targets donations to health facilities in need of basic equipment. “We support health facilities that need basic equipment to work, contributing significantly to the health and well-being of community members,” Nartey said.
He said ASA has also been providing various forms of support to educational facilities across the country to address pressing needs and challenges. Nartey emphasized that these efforts enhance teaching and learning, thereby contributing to quality education.
