In September, FBS and Education Africa solidified their commitment to educational accessibility and excellence by establishing a partnership.
As part of this agreement, FBS will make monetary contributions to support the students of Masibambane College in Orange Farm, founded by Education Africa and partnered with St John's College, says the duo.
Since 2019, Masibambane College has been laying the groundwork to transform the College into a STEM Educational Centre of Excellence.
According to the duo, the first donation from FBS has been utilised to acquire essential school supplies, including stationery and exercise books, that will be used by the entirety of Masibambane College. These school resources will equip young learners with resources as they advance on their STEM journey, a core dimension of the school's curriculum.
To mark the commencement of this collaborative endeavour, the FBS Team paid a visit to Masibambane school on Wednesday, 20 September, engaging with young learners and enjoying a guided tour of the school.
This meeting marks the official handover of the donated supplies and symbolises the commencement of a collaborative journey toward making STEM education accessible at the school, the duo says.
Diego Lima, FBS business development lead in the African region, says, "FBS is delighted to partner with Education Africa in supporting Masibambane College on its STEM journey."
"As the global fintech platform and financial services provider, we understand the role of quality education as the cornerstone of global development. Investing in STEM education, we are helping young learners to be more prepared to fit into the tech-driven job market in the future. FBS is committed to making a positive impact in local communities," adds Lima.
"Education Africa is thrilled to partner with FBS in our shared mission to provide quality education to underserved communities. It is easy to forget that Masibambane College is entirely dependent on donor support, but this partnership will enable us to further enhance our school and empower students with the skills they need to excel. Together, we will certainly make real change happen," says James Urdang, founder and CEO of Education Africa.
Learners at Masibambane College were thrilled to hear of the donation to the school and are equally as grateful, says David Jennings, executive head of Masibambane College.
"On behalf of Masibambane College, I would like to express my sincere and heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our school. Your kind gesture will go a long way in supporting the education of our learners, and it is heartwarming to acknowledge organisations such as FBS who care for the education of our future generations," says Jennings.
FBS concludes that it is proud to align its philanthropic efforts with Education Africa's mission to expand Masibambane College's capacity, transforming it into a STEM Educational Centre of Excellence. This partnership exemplifies a shared commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring equal access to quality education and eliminating disparities.
For more information, visit
www.fbs.com or
www.educationafrica.org.