Western Union supports six underprivileged schools

Western Union’s ‘Back to School Promotion’ has donated 600 desks and chairs to support six underprivileged schools in the country’s educational sector.

The presentation is aimed at deepening its corporate social activities and also improving the learning environment of the needy students.

The schools are located in the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central and Western Regions and have been selected based on their immediate need for essential equipment required to make the school environment more conducive to learning.

Anthony Kemavor, Head of Western Union, Agricultural Development Bank at the presentation ceremony said: “Can we make our school a more conducive learning environment? Western Union is saying YES! Through the simple provision of equipment, which some may take for granted, this makes a notable difference in their daily school-life.”

Having existed for more than 150 years with 400,000 agent locations in more than 200 countries worldwide, Western Union has not only provided quick, reliable and convenient money transfer services, but has also strongly supported education in Ghana through an annual ‘Back to School’ promotion.

The ‘Back to School’ promotion, which usually runs from August – September each year, has in the past given students the chance to win educational support materials and cash scholarships.

In 2007 and 2008, Western Union gave away US$80,000 worth of educational support materials and cash scholarships to lucky customers and their families.