Standard Chartered Bank employees are making a difference in the lives of underprivileged young girls in Ghana through their participation in the Akua Kuenyehia Foundation’s Empower Her Camp.
This year the bank’s women’s network joined the week-long bootcamp, providing financial literacy and mentorship sessions to participating girls.
Empower Her Camp is a transformative initiative that equips young girls with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their education and careers.
The programme focuses on areas critical for future success, including entrepreneurship, robotics and core skill development. This year’s camp also offered in-depth career guidance, cultural understanding and diversity training as well as opportunities for community engagement.
Standard Chartered’s commitment to social responsibility aligns perfectly with the Akua Kuenyehia Foundation mission.
The bank’s employee volunteering programme, which grants staff three mandatory days for skills-based volunteering initiatives, allows employees to give back to their communities while utilising their professional expertise.
“We believe that volunteering is good for our communities, staff and business,” said Kweku Bedu-Addo, former CEO-Standard Chartered. “We look forward to the opportunity of using our skills to make a unique contribution to Ghana.”
The participation of Standard Chartered’s women’s network in the Empower Her Camp provided a valuable opportunity for the young girls to learn from successful female banking industry professionals.
The financial literacy and mentorship sessions offered practical guidance on money management, career planning and navigating the professional world.
Empower Her Camp is a shining example of the positive impact that can be achieved through collaboration.
By providing young girls with the tools and support they need to thrive, the programme empowers them to become future leaders and changemakers in their communities.
