Tema: Fidelity Bank Ghana has commissioned two educational infrastructure projects at Tema and Assin Wurakese in the Central Region under its Orange Impact Initiative to improve learning environments for children in underserved communities.
According to Ghana News Agency, the projects include the refurbishment of the day care block, washroom facilities, a new water tank, and a rainwater harvesting system at the Tema Community 1 Day Care Centre at Site 10. Additionally, a new six-unit classroom block has been constructed for Assin Wurakese School, complete with a rainwater harvesting system and a school garden aimed at enhancing learning and sustainability.
A release indicated that the refurbishment of the Tema Community 1 Day Care Centre and the construction of the new classroom block for Assin Wurakese School marked the 12th and 13th schools, respectively, to benefit from the Orange Impact Initiative. This initiative is a key Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme launched in 2022, targeting the enhancement of educational infrastructure in marginalised schools nationwide.
Under the initiative, Fidelity Bank pledged to support 15 marginalised schools over a five-year period through classroom renovations, new infrastructure, and the provision of modern learning tools aimed at improving the quality of teaching and learning. The bank is on track to complete all 15 schools ahead of the five-year deadline.
Mr. Julian Opuni, Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, highlighted the importance of investing in education and improving learning spaces for students. He stated that through the Orange Impact Initiative, the bank is focused on enhancing the environment where young people begin their learning journey. He emphasized that creating safe and well-equipped spaces changes how children perceive their future and possibilities.
Nana Yaa Afriyie Ofori-Koree, Head of Partnerships, Sustainability, and CSR at Fidelity Bank, mentioned that the programme was designed to address practical challenges faced by schools in underserved communities. She noted that many children are eager to learn, but the inadequate environment makes their educational journey difficult. The Orange Impact Initiative aims to improve these conditions and provide resources that enhance the overall learning experience.
Since its launch in 2022, the Orange Impact Initiative has supported 11 schools across the country, including Duose D/A Primary School, Mamprobi Ebenezer 4, Okogyeasuo MA Basic School, Fodome Kordzeto M/A Primary and JHS, and Nyameyekrom M/A KG and Primary. Other beneficiaries include Accra Royal JHS, AbbeyKorpe DA Basic School, Techiman Baptist Basic School, Pakyi Banko M/A Basic School, the Tesano Cluster of Schools, which received an ultramodern e-library in 2025, and Atampuurum B KG/Primary School.