Accra: A major digital literacy initiative is set to transform education in the Volta Region, as 30 schools are being prepared to be connected to Starlink high-speed internet under the theme 'Connect the Unconnected.'

According to Ghana News Agency, the project is being rolled out in collaboration with Learning Upgrade, Our Future Prize, and Starlink for Good. These organizations are partners in educational initiatives aimed at improving access to digital learning and bridging the technological gap in rural schools. Mr. James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, hosted a special dinner in Ho for the visiting partners and described the initiative as 'a game-changer for education in the region.'

Distinguished guests at the dinner included Ms. Haneen Khalaf, the Director of Global Business Development at Learning Upgrade, and Ms. Ginhee Rancourt, the Founder of Our Future Prize, who respectively expressed their excitement about supporting schools in the Volta Region. Mr. Gunu emphasized that the initiative was not just about technology but 'giving children the tools to learn, play, read, and build brighter futures.'

He highlighted the urgent need for improved educational infrastructure and logistics to raise literacy levels and promote retention, particularly among girls. 'With Starlink's platform, teaching and learning will become easier, more engaging, and stress-free for our young people,' he stated. He said the project was also expected to make online resources, e-learning platforms, and research opportunities available to pupils and teachers, who currently face limited or no access to internet connectivity.

Ms. Khalaf underscored the importance of innovation in closing the digital divide, while Ms. Rancourt praised the Volta Region for positioning itself as a hub for digital literacy. Other stakeholders and educators at the event welcomed the partnership, describing it as a timely intervention that would empower the next generation to compete in a global knowledge economy.

The initiative is expected to commence in phases, with schools in underserved areas given priority.