The Kweshie Tetteh Foundation (KTF) has donated a 55-inch television and a complete DSTV package to students of the Tutmutu Agriculture and Vocational Training Center in Salala District#6, Lower Bong County.
The donation is intended to improve students’ access to educational content, documentaries, agricultural programs and other information that can complement their classroom and vocational training.
Speaking during the presentation, KTF Chief Executive Officer Kweshie Tetteh said the Foundation remains committed to investing in education and developing young people, particularly those pursuing agriculture, technical and vocational skills.
Mr. Tetteh stressed that the television and DSTV package should be used primarily as educational resources rather than solely for entertainment.
“Tutmutu students need quality learning resources to strengthen their knowledge in agriculture and technical skills. This donation will provide access to educational programming that complements their classroom instruction and practical training,” Tetteh said.
According to the Foundation Executive Officer, the equipment will enable students and instructors to access documentaries, agricultural programming, educational programs, and other learning materials that can broaden students’ knowledge and enhance practical instruction.
In addition to the Tutmutu donation, the Kweshie Tetteh Foundation awarded fully funded grade-school scholarships to more than 87 students across Salala District.
Beneficiaries are drawn from Totota Lutheran High School, E. Jancy High School, Martha Tubman High School, Fehlah Public School, Gbalema Public School, John Gowans High School, and Mamadi Junior High School.
The scholarships are intended to help students remain in school and pursue their educational goals despite financial difficulties facing their families.
Mr. Tetteh said the Foundation understands that many families struggle to meet education-related expenses, including tuition, learning materials, and other school costs.
“The Foundation’s support is intended to ease the educational burden on families and help keep children in school during these important years of their development,” he said.
The initiatives are consistent with the Foundation’s mission of supporting financially disadvantaged students, nurturing their potential and creating opportunities for young people to achieve their educational aspirations.
The Foundation’s vision is to promote communities in which young people, regardless of their economic circumstances, have access to quality education and opportunities to develop their potential.
Guided by its motto, “Nurturing Potential and Empowering Generations,” KTF maintains that sustainable community development begins with investing in people, particularly children and young people whose talents can be strengthened through education, mentorship, and opportunity.
Through scholarships, educational partnerships, learning resources, and community-based interventions, the Foundation seeks to reduce barriers to education and prepare beneficiaries to become productive and responsible members of their communities.
He said the Foundation would continue promoting education as a tool for empowerment, self-reliance, and long-term development.
“We believe that investing in education today is an investment in the future of our communities and our country,” he added.
The Kweshie Tetteh Foundation’s Executive Officer said it plans to expand its educational initiatives and partnerships with schools and communities, particularly in underserved areas, to create more opportunities for young people in Salala District, Bong County and beyond.
Meanwhile, students benefiting from the Kweshie Tetteh Foundation’s scholarship program welcomed the initiative, describing the support as a significant relief for their families and an encouragement to remain focused on their education.
The beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the Foundation for investing in their education, saying the scholarships will help reduce the financial pressure on their parents and guardians.
They emphasized that the support has given them renewed motivation to take their studies seriously and work toward achieving their future goals.
“We are very grateful to the Kweshie Tetteh Foundation for giving us this opportunity. Our parents sometimes struggle to provide everything we need for school, so this scholarship will help a lot. We promise to take our education seriously and make good use of this opportunity,” they said.
The scholarship beneficiaries described the scholarship as a timely intervention, noting that many students risk falling behind or dropping out of school because their families cannot afford school-related expenses.
“This scholarship means a lot to our family and us. It will help us with the cost of our education and allow us to concentrate more on our studies. We want to thank Mr. Kweshie Tetteh and the Foundation for remembering students in Salala District,” the student added.
At the Tutmutu Agriculture and Vocational Training Center, students also welcomed the donation of the 55-inch television and DSTV package.
The students said the equipment would provide an opportunity to learn beyond the classroom through agricultural documentaries, educational programs, and other informative content.
“We are happy about this donation because it will help us learn more. Sometimes, what we learn in class is not enough. Through the educational programs and agricultural documentaries, we can gain additional knowledge that will help us in our practical work,” the students said. “This is not just a television for entertainment. It can help us see how agriculture is done in other places and learn new methods. We appreciate the Foundation for thinking about our education.”
The beneficiaries called on other organizations, philanthropists, and individuals to emulate the Kweshie Tetteh Foundation by investing in education and supporting students from disadvantaged families.