Relief and Aid International, a non-governmental organisation committed to education and youth empowerment, has awarded scholarships to 45 students pursuing tertiary education across Ghana.

The initiative, dubbed “Beyond the Aid: Unveiling the Future,” seeks to enhance access to quality education and support students in various disciplines, including accounting, medicine, food and nutrition, nursing, political science, and agriculture.

Speaking at a ceremony to present the scholarships, the President and Founder of the organisation, Peggy Adamafio, stressed the importance of civic responsibility in shaping the future of the nation.

“It is our civic responsibility to ensure that the youth of today fully realise their potential and are afforded the opportunities to bring about positive changes in their lives,” she said. She also encouraged beneficiaries to give back to society by supporting other brilliant but needy students.

The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, who praised the initiative as a valuable complement to government policies such as the Free SHS and No Fee Stress programmes.

“This support aligns with our vision of inclusive education and helps build the foundation for a knowledge-based economy,” Dr. Apaak stated.

Traditional leaders and stakeholders in the education sector were also present to endorse the programme and commend the organisation for its continued investment in the country’s human capital development.