A group of young graduates from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and other universities recently embarked on a community mentorship programme aimed at inspiring students in Mamfe and surrounding areas.
The initiative, led by the KNUST Alumni Association in collaboration with Mentors World, a nonprofit focused on youth development, included the donation of educational supplies to primary and junior high schools.
The graduates volunteered as mentors, sharing personal success stories to motivate students to pursue their educational dreams. The programme reached schools such as Mamfe Methodist JHS and Primary, Amanokrom JHS, and Mampong Presbyterian Primary School.
The mentorship sessions focused on goal setting, resilience, and the importance of education, with graduates encouraging students to dream big and overcome obstacles.
One student from Mamfe Methodist JHS shared, “I have learned a lot today. I am inspired to study harder so I can go to university one day.”
In addition to mentorship, the programme provided much-needed educational supplies such as books, pens, school bags, mathematical sets, and sanitary pads, greatly appreciated by both students and teachers.
The initiative was supported by organisations like MTN, Lead-it Africa, Broll, and Fine Print, and was made possible by the leadership of Nana Ansah Sasraku III, Chief of Mamfe, who stressed the importance of community collaboration in supporting the youth.
Organisers have pledged to expand the programme to other communities, ensuring long-term mentorship and continued support for students.
Dr. Herman Addae, Global President of the KNUST Alumni Association, emphasized the goal of sustaining the initiative, saying, “Our aim is to help these students succeed and eventually give back to their communities, just as the mentors are doing now.”
This initiative has already made a significant impact, inspiring students and providing them with the tools and motivation to succeed academically.
