We are thrilled to share with you the innovative solution devised by our CEO, Lawrence Fianko, to address the unemployment gap among the youth in Ghana, West Africa.
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Erik Moskavicz is a process-driven IT Manager who focuses on delivering effective government services, with eight years of experience in project and change management.
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CEO at KULIKA Africa Holdings Limited and Board Chairman at Harlon Schools (Uganda), with expertise in education, microfinance entrepreneurship, and health advocacy.
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On March 17, 2023, President Veronica Safoa Owusu, CEO Lawrence Owusu Fianko, and COO Joseph Hamelo led the EduCom team in visiting the Office of the Dean of Students.
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In line with EduCom's belief, inspired by John F. Kennedy's quote that everyone should have equal access to education despite varying abilities, the Chief Operating Officer, Joseph Hamelo, visited Nigeria to collaborate with Lucy Onovwa, EduCom's Strategist Assistant, in executing donation projects for two secondary schools and a motherless baby home in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. On January 9th, 2023, they visited Abadina College, Ibadan, and Community High School, Otun Agaakin, Ibadan, where w
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Educational Communities Worldwide is proud to announce that the late Dr. Gregory Allen May has been awarded the Presidential Voluntary Service Award for Lifetime Achievement in recognition of his dedication to giving back to his community.Dr. May was respected, deeply committed to serving his community and known for his tireless efforts to improve the lives of those around him. He worked for Centerstone for almost two decades, holding various positions including Director of Integrated Health and
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Indianapolis, Indiana – December 31, 2022 - Educational Communities Worldwide is pleased to announce the election of Veronica Safoa Owusu as President of the Board of Directors. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role, and we are confident that she will be an invaluable asset to the team and will be instrumental in helping us achieve our mission.Veronica Safoa Owusu Elected has been an active member of our board since 2021, and she has consistently demonstrated a strong comm
Read full articleIndianapolis, IN - Educational Communities Worldwide (EduCom) is proud to announce the renaming of the Fianko Scholarship in honor of the late Dr. Gregory Allen May. Dr. May, who unexpectedly passed away on October 12, 2022, at the age of 41, was a dedicated advocate for education and a tireless supporter of those in need.Dr. May was a dedicated and passionate learner who never stopped seeking new opportunities for education and growth. He earned an associate degree in general studies from Ivy T
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Christine Rose, outgoing President of the Board of Directors for Educational Communities Worldwide, has announced that she will be stepping down from her role as President after two years of dedicated service. Christine has served as a board member for a total of 4 years and has served as President for the past two years. During her tenure as President, the organization has made significant progress in providing educational resources to students not only in Ghana, but globally, and her contribut
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Educational Communities Worldwide (EduCom.World)is excited to invite you to its first Fundraising Gala which will be held at Union Chapel, IN, USA.A year ago, with the goal of funding qualified aspiring undergraduate students who are under resourced, underserved and are most likely going to put an end to their education after their secondary education, due to their poor socio-economic background; we made our Pilot Scholarship Program open to the public in Ghana and open to the public in Ghana
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Dr. DeQuan M. Smith, CHE, Ed.D. at a glanceStudied: Doctor of Educational Leadership & Management | Capella University, Master of Science in Sport Management | Virginia State University, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management | Virginia State University.Works as: Assistant Dean - Diversity, Inclusion & Student Accessibility atMorehouse School of MedicineAt EduCom: Board MemberDr. Smith is a globally recognized higher education leader, educator and strategist that serves as the Assistant D
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Akua Nyame-Mensah at a glanceStudied: Masters in City Planning, Land Use & Environmental Planning Works as: Founder & Executive Coach at A.N.M. & Company.At EduCom: Board MemberAkua Nyame-Mensah is a certified executive and leadership coach (International Coaching Federation ACC), recognized facilitator, speaker, and host of the Open Door Conversations Podcast.She helps leaders clarify where they should focus their time and energy each day, so they go from reactive to proactive through her compa
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Our CEO Lawrence Owusu Fianko was recognized by Spotlight Awards Africa for his selflessness towards impacting and transforming lives through education and society development.Congratulations Lawrence Owusu Fianko 🏆🎊
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Do you know an outstanding volunteer in the community, that deserves recognition?Nominations are now being accepted for the President’s Volunteer Service Awards, PVSA, through Educational Communities Worldwide which is certifying organization. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a great way to shine a spotlight on the impact of volunteering and it inspires others to serve their community!Local agencies, organizations and individuals are encouraged to nominate volunteers for the awards. “V
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CEO Lawrence Owusu Fianko , Board Member Veronica Safoa Owusu and CFO Joseph Hamelo paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Keyasi No.1 NanaOsei Kofi Abiri before heading to to meet the two scholars of the “Fianko Scholarship” at Kesewa Royal Academy, Kenyasi 1.
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NanaOsei Kofi Abiri, CEO Lawrence Owusu Fianko, Board Member Veronica Safoa Owusu and CFO Joseph Hamelo headed to Kesewaa Royal Academy to meet with the two Fianko scholarship scholars and their families, as well as to identify areas of need and how to tailor solutions to those identifiable issues. We found that the teachers lacked basic resources to equip their classrooms and stimulate the teaching environment for the students. EduCom seeks to provide The Kesewaa Royal Academy with: -Learnin
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On the 11th June , CEO Lawrence Owusu Fianko, Board member Veronica Safoa Owusu and CFO Joseph Hamelo represented EduCom to commission a borehole at the Graceland Shelter Orphanage in Adom Fie Ghana, West Africa.The borehole project was initiated by Board Member, Veronica Safoa Owusu after she visited the orphanage to donate computers three months ago. It was brought to her attention that the children at the Orphanage spent a lot of time walking miles to fetch water before heading to school.The
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CEO Lawrence Owusu Fianko, Board Member Veronica Safoa Owusu and CFO Joseph Hamelo on their way to the Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana, to meet the two scholars of the “Fianko Scholarship” at Kesewa Royal Academy, Kenyasi 1.June 9th, 2022.
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On behalf of the board of directors, volunteer staff, CEO, and the children of Graceland Shelta Orphanage Ghana, please accept our heartfelt gratitude and sincerest appreciation for your generous donations.Because of your generosity, we exceeded our expectations and currently completing borehole for the orphans at Graceland.It is through the generosity of individuals like you that we can carry out our work. Because of your investment in this project the children at Graceland can now focus on the
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Mayenda village in central Ghana does not have drinking water. Schools here lack basic facilities like books, stationery, and none have computers for IT studies. There are no local teachers. Teachers who join from outside have to travel to the school from far away as the village lacks accommodation for them.
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CHRISTINE ROSE AT A GLANCEEDUCATION: BS Business Administration, Georgetown UniversityAt EduCom: President of the Board of Directors.Works as: CEO and Executive CoachChristine is an ICF-certified coach, author and speaker. She works with business leaders to transform their companies into innovative organizations by addressing the drivers that increase the value of the business. She helps CEOs and owners gain clarity and awareness of their personal and professional obstacles to growth, and guides
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EDUCATION BEYOND LOCKDOWNI have always believed that school is not just a place but a process.The advent of Coronavirus has obviously endorsed my belief.School campuses are under lock down and yet teaching and learning must go on.According to a UNESCO monitoring report, 99 percent of the world’s student population have been affected.The burden of school authorities and governments across Africa have overnight shifted from providing infrastructure to access.This is unprecedented! We certainly did
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We at EduCom.World would like to congratulate the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for winning a second term. #PresidentialElectioninGhana
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Sarah Rapp’s how to Be global scholarship in collaboration with EduCom is back! The scholarship gives a future to 50 orphans attending Street Academy in Jamestown, the poorest neighbourhood in Accra, Ghana.The school needs $1.5 per day to provide education, food, clothes, books and other material to the children.EVERY SINGLE €/£/$ you donate will go directly to the kids. No admin fees. No nothing.Donate here << https://lnkd.in/gP-ntyaN
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Our CEO Lawrence Owusu Fianko gave an interview with Edma Lawer on MX24 GH in her Motivation Monday series. It was a chance to use his work and story to inspire and motivate others to give more of themselves to the world around them. We thank our marketing chair, Edward Asare, for making this happen.
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Educational Communities Worldwide has been given the authority to administer the President’s Volunteer Service Awards to its volunteers.To earn a President’s Volunteer Service Award, individuals, families and groups must keep a record of their activities and hours of volunteer service. They can track their hours in a journal at home, on-line through the USA Freedom Corps Record of Service, or through another system that is recommended by their Certifying Organization. Each individual, family, or
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“Educational Communities Worldwide has been a tremendous help to my professional development. After applying for the Communications Director Intern position, Lawrence and Emmanuel got back with me very promptly and set me up with tools for success. Although my time as Communications Director for Educational Communities Worldwide was short lived, I will take the experience with me wherever I go. This is because Lawrence and Emmanuel provided me with my first internship and professional expe
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Mayenda village in central Ghana boasts of the oldest and first Seventh Day Adventist Church of Africa. But it is also an impoverished village without basic facilities.On behalf of EduCom, board member Veronica Safoa Owusu and CFO Joseph Hamelo donated 2 computers to the community school in the village.
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Joseph Hamelo at a glanceStudied: MS Accounting & Finance, Accra Business School Works as: Senior Accounts Officer, MILVIK BIMA At EduCom: Chief Financial Officer“Dream big, start small.”Joseph is the embodiment of today’s smart worker – learning new skills and information about his field and discovering savvier ways to accomplish tasks.Learning quickly in his fast-paced workplace, and bringing a spirited attitude to his work, he took ownership of multiple projects immediately after getting on b
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Piyal Hyder at a glanceWorks as: Vice-president, Compass Lexecon At EduCom: Board Secretary, member of Strategic planning committee Studied: MS, Applied Economics, Johns Hopkins UniversityPiyal leads a team of economic analysts who consult with clients on competition policy, the viability of their merger and acquisition plans, and its benefits for customers. As an economic expert, she counsels lawyers on patent infringements and antitrust litigation and damages. Piyal also recruits analysts from
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Learning How to Learn (and Learning How to Learn for Youth) is a neuroscience-based MOOC that shows you how to become better at everything (not just studies) and gives you simple techniques to ace exams. The course is four weeks long, but you can pick up at your own pace.Professors Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski begin the course by unboxing the brain and demystifying its workings with fun images and metaphors. You will understand how the brain switches between different modes of thinking
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BE THE WINDS BENEATH THEIR WINGSJuliet is a first-year student in the Doctor of Optometry program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Her interest in vision science began with a fascination with eagles’ sharp eyesight, and the spectrum of beautiful shades in human eyes. Juliet aced through high school, and encouraged by her grandmother’s dream of her becoming a doctor, she worked for two years as a secretary in a school to pay her first year college fees. The heavy coursework
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A big thank you to employees at Microsoft for donating to Educational Communities Worldwide through Microsoft‘s cooperate responsibility initiative. Through their employee giving program, Microsoft matches employee donations of time and money to nonprofit organizations. It is an honor to be recognized as one of the esteemed organizations befitting of such a generous contribution.Today, we are one step closer to sponsoring brilliant but needy students in Ghana, West Africa, for the entire duratio
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David at a glanceStudied: MBA, Babson College, Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business Works as: Senior Manager, Strategic Customer Relations at Bioventus Surgical“To share my experiences so I can inspire others to change”David works as a strategic customer relations manager, where he works closely with surgeons, educating them about his company’s products and passing on their feedback to the product development team at his organization. The job requires him to connect and build trusting re
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Betty Asare The career collective program 2019 is an eight weeks career training program starting from 23rd February 2019 to 8th April 2019 for students and fresh graduates who are ready to take advantage of digital technology to solve societal challenge and better their career paths. On 10th March 2019, was second class as at the Career Collective Program with EduCom World. As expected both Co-founders of EduCom World thus Lawrence Fianko and Emmanuel Nyame were present at the class. The superv
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Thank you to our friends at Amazon for contributing their COVID Relief Fund in the furtherance of the vision of Educational Communities Worldwide (EduCom.World) to promote excellence in education.Today, we are one step closer to sponsoring brilliant but needy students in Ghana, West Africa, for the entire duration of their tertiary education. Our goal is to cover the tuition and associated expenses for two students from each of the sixteen regions in Ghana. In the end, thirty-s
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Veronica Safoa Owusu at a glanceStudied: Masters in Educational Sciences, PolandWorks as: Online course creation strategist. Deep-dive mindset coachAt EduCom: Program committee memberWhen she slipped into her mother’s classroom as a 16-year-old, Veronica beheld her mother bewitching a class of 6 years old with her narration of a story. That moment awakened a desire in her to inspire people, and teaching was the most natural route for her to take. Fast forward a few years, she was a teacher, a TE
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Dr. ROB GILLIO AT A GLANCEEducation: MD, Rush Medical College, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine, Mayo Graduate SchoolAt EduCom: Board member and member of the Programs CommitteeWork: Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Force for Health NetworkDr. Rob has been heavily involved in community service since his college days. His most noteworthy efforts were in the aftermath of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. At Ground Zero, he helped set up a clinic to serve people involved in the rescue effort
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Educationalist and EduCom board member Veronica Owusu donated two computers to the community school in Obodakaba village. Children and adults now have a chance to learn IT skills.
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EduCom’s second scholarship recipient is Christabel Osei from Kumasi. She is a first-year student of medicine and surgery at the University of Ghana.Christabel plans to specialize in pediatric oncology. “Cancer subjects do not just wrestle with the sickness, they battle mentally as well. They think about death almost every moment. This impairs not just their mental health but their social and emotional lives too.”She wants to be a part of the reason cancer patients thrive, specifically children.
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We wish to congratulate Vivian Bruno, LCSW on her recent appointment as Chair of the Development Committee.As the new chair of the development committee, Vivian will be responsible for ensuring effective board processes, structures and roles, including retreat planning, committee development, and board evaluation; sometimes includes role of nominating committee, such as keeping list of potential board members, orientation and training.Vivian has been serving as Board Member for EduCom since Spri
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If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve seen the pyres in the streets and know that India is hurting and needs help fighting Covid19. Ghana is also underresourced and in some communities students lack basic PPE even as vaccination remains a distant dream for many.Here’s your chance to join us in making a difference!Educational Communities Worldwide is raising money to send 1 40’container shipment (full of Medical Supplies and PPE’s) from Lacey, Washington, USA to Accra, Ghana and 1 or 2 40′ con
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The Dawatrim R/C Basic School located in the Eastern Region of Ghana was the honorary recipient of a substantial donation from EduCom.World.The donated items were: stationery including books, pens, and staples; electronics including a printer, computer monitors, keyboards, and system units; and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including sanitizers, and nose masks.The Assistant Headmistress of the school, Madam Akpey Eugenia Marku, expressed gratitude at the gesture by EduCom.World.This donati
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Micheal Naab is in an upbeat mood as he sits on the stairs of his university to give this interview. His excitement is palpable as he talks about his chosen course – Doctorate in Medical Laboratory Science at the University for Development Studies, Tamale.“By providing reliable and accurate laboratory results, you are helping patients get the best treatment possible,” says Michael. Apart from diagnosis and scientific competence, the doctorate program trains students in early disease detection an
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EduCom donated books and food items to the Graceland Needy Home. We also presented a check to cover the basic needs of the Home, which lacks drinking water, proper toilets and school supplies for the children.
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Hello, and thank you for your interest in Educational Communities Worldwide (also known as EduCom).It is an honor and a pleasure to serve as the new President of the Board of Directors for EduCom. We know that 2020 was a challenging year for us all. Some in our community have struggled with grief at the health challenges and losses of CoVid19, others with grief and anger at the injustice of systemic racism, violence against women and girls, and systemic discrimination worldwide. EduCom is dedica
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Richard Ezanetor at a glanceStudied: BSc Banking and Finance, Central University; Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, OSH Academy InternationalAt EduCom: Program Manger, Ghana. From: Volta Region, GhanaHaving overcome a tough life in the rural areas of Ghana, Richard considers easing children’s access to education to be one of the best ways to transform lives for the better, and his work with EduCom allows him to do just that. He is EduCom’s hands on the ground and it’s front that peo
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EduCom CEO Lawrence Fianko visited Accra Academy, his alma mater, and donated school supplies to the school. He also spoke with the students and shared his story with them.We hope every student becomes someone who inspires hope and courage in others.
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BE THE WINDS BENEATH THEIR WINGSStephen is a first-year student of Chemical Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. As a child, a mentor who was a chemical engineer inspired him to pursue the same path. He applied himself seriously and worked hard to achieve top grades in school consistently.Stephen hails from Sefwi, a region whose abundant and sustaining cocoa farms have deteriorated into firewood because of fertilizer overuse. With a father nearing 70, and a farm tha
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In partnership with My Help Your Help Foundation , EduCom.World visited the Nyamedua Orphanage in Accra, Ghana to make a donation of children’s educational books, baby clothes, cartons of soft drinks, water, toiletries, food items such as rice, oil etc.
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DR. ANNE GREY AT A GLANCEStudied: Ed.D., Higher Education, Alliant International University, San FranciscoWorks as: Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Portland Community CollegeAt EduCom: Program Committee Chair“The beauty of being an educator is that it pays you to learn. A teacher is all about constantly learning and improving, not expertise.”Dr. Anne is a professor of higher education. She researches the latest pedagogical approaches and trains professors and teachers to adapt them to their t
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Ina Lee at a glanceStudied: MA in Social Service Management, Chinese University of Hong KongAt EduCom: Chief Development Officer “It is the power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult situation that has enabled me to overcome many pains, limitations and mental barriers, without giving way.”Ina grew up in a community of people who always helped and encouraged each other with kind words. It taught her the importance of empathy, “especially when empathy leads to compassion.” She saw how compassion
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ELORM TETTEH AT A GLANCEStudied: BA Sociology and Social work, KNUST, MBA, University of Ghana, Masters of Advanced Management, Yale School of Management Works as: Global Account Representative US2MENA, AmazonAt EduCom: Member of the Program & Fund Development CommitteeSocial work often concerns itself with the immediate needs of a community. By neglecting the deeper cultural and societal causes of issues and void of a vision tailor-made for the region they serve, such social work fails t
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2020 was particularly a rough year, especially for the educational system; as students across the globe have seen their opportunities for advancement drastically diminished. This is especially true for countless students across the continent of Africa, many if not most of whom have seen reduced access to even online resources. These students are habituated to in-person classrooms and socialization, as such, the fallout from the pandemic has taken an adverse toll on their lives.
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Dawn Moore at a glance Studied: MBA, Indiana Wesleyan University Works as: Business Faculty Lead, Martin University At EduCom: Board member, part of Strategic Planning committee“When you get, give. When you learn, teach.” – Maya AngelouA loving, close-knit family and a wonderful teacher inspired Dawn to always give her best, especially when helping people. “In a world that is constantly striving to achieve more, it is important to think about what I can do for others. What do I give back? And he
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A military doctor treats the injuries his comrades incur during war, training, peacekeeping or routine activities. He administers to casualties of natural disasters in international relief efforts. He will possess combat skills to protect himself and everyone around him. As you listen to Richard Asare speak, you recognize he has the right disposition to enlist in the military. He is deliberate and focused and shoots his answers straight and sharp.He describes himself as someone serious, discipli
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A message from our CEO Lawrence Fianko to the people of his homeland, Ghana. “I wish the people of my homeland, Ghana, a peacefully election. The most important thing is to stay united no matter what the results may be” #PresidentialElectioninGhana
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EDWARD ASARE AT A GLANCEStudied: BA Economics with Information Systems, University of GhanaWorks as: Digital Marketer, UBA GhanaAt Educom: Marketing Committee Chair“YOU CAN NEVER BE READY IN LIFE TO DO ANYTHING, SO JUST DO IT”Edward was bit by the digital marketing bug when he interned at TV3 Ghana as their social media manager. Though he had to quit the job to fulfill his national service, he continued to explore the field and slowly built up his portfolio. In time, companies started recognizin
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Educational Communities Worldwide has picked four applicants from Ghana as their 2021 college scholarship recipients. The recipients are:1. Michael Naab– University for Development Studies, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (MLSD). 2. Fatimah Basiru- University for Development Studies, Bachelor of Physician Assistant.3. Christabel Konadu Osei– University of Ghana, Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery.4. Richard Owusu Asare– University of Cape Coast, Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery.198 first year u
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EduCom arranged and bore the cost for the registration of the staff and the 112 children at Graceland Needy Home under the National Health Insurance Scheme of Ghana.The children at the Home in Awutu Bawjiase can now avail themselves of free health care provided by the Ghana Health Service.
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Godswill Mhlanga at a glanceStudied: CPA, CA, MBA, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business SchoolWorks as: Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting, Delek US HoldingsAt EduCom: Chair, Finance CommitteeAs director of technical accounting, Godswill oversees SEC filing, IPO readiness and does technical accounting research – which includes evaluating if company contracts follow accounting guidelines, and recommending accounting conventions accordingly.Prior to joining Delek, he worked in Botswana
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ADDISON KONLAN AT A GLANCEStudying: BSc. Food Sciences and Technology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyAt EduCom: Force for Health coordinatorAddison is a third-year undergraduate student of Food Sciences, with an interest in food technology, security and global health.He joined EduCom as the coordinator of Force for Health in Ghana. He applies the Force for Health platform to educate high school and college students about health and the human body and engages them in virtual f
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PRADEEP NAIR AT A GLANCEStudied: Masters in Information Technology, Symbiosis Center for Information TechnologyWorks as: Vice President at Microsoft AzureAt EduCom: Board member and member of the Programs CommitteeOne of Pradeep’s most enriching assignments took place in Africa. As he made friends there, he appreciated how beautifully people lived amid their worries. He shared their dreams and aspirations. He also saw people risking their lives to help others and the cumulatively-positive impact
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Congratulations to our Board Member and Marketing Committee Chair, Edward Asare on your award for “Digital Influencer of the Year” by the Youth Excellence Awards. We at EduCom say Ayeekoo!! #BoardofDirectors
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