On the 20th of October 2023, TVF presented a scholarship award to five exceptionally smart and talented pupils of Oyarifa Presby KG/ Primary School during a donation held at the Oyarifa Presbyterian Church, Ghana. The scholarship award was an amount of Five Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH₵ 500) per pupil which covered their School Levy Fees, Textbooks, School Uniforms, Stationaries, and other Learning Materials.
In an introductory speech read by TVF’s Vice President, on behalf of the foundation’s President, Victoria Hayfron-Benjamin, she said that TVF was born out of the desire to find solutions to social issues thus contribute to change in Ghana. The Vice President further said that despite Ghana’s economic growth, there is still more to be achieved to enable citizens live sustainable lives. Hence, TVF in contributing to making this a reality intends to provide educational scholarships, clean drinking water, access to medical resources and other basic life needs for the less privileged.
Mr. Agyenfra, an overjoyed parent of one of the beneficiaries, said that in this era where the nation is faced with economic hardship, the scholarship award is a relief and has lifted a burden from his shoulders. Clifford Anang, one of the beneficiaries who aspires to be a pilot in the future said that the scholarship award is a stepping-stone in helping him achieve his dream.
In appreciation to TVF, Mr. Sowah, the headteacher, thanked the team for spotlighting the pupils of the school. He expressed how challenging it was for pupils to procure needed textbooks amongst other learning materials. He advised the beneficiaries not to take the award lightly but to continue to study hard. He further advised the non beneficiaries to emulate the actions of their peers to enable them to not just beneficiaries of potential awards but to enable them achieve their aspirations for the future.
At the culmination of the donation, the beneficiaries expressed their profound gratitude to Miss Victoria Hayfron-Benjamin and the TVF team and reinstated their relentless dedication to education.