Ghana Youth Innovation Accelerator (GYIA) Hack : Team EduFund

NAME OF TEAM MEMBERS

Sosu Alfred

Kennedy Owusu

Irene Affum

Victor Owusu

WHAT TOWN/REGION OF TEAM

Koforidua – Eastern

TEAM IDEA

“EduFund is a platform that provides the avenue for students having difficulty with schooling due to financial problems to solicit for funds from the general public.

EduFund does not end by just providing funds to students. We also ensure and encourage students to excel academically and develop skills relevant to their field of study.”

WHICH SDG DOES IT SATISFY?

SDG 4

WHAT CHALLENGE/PROBLEM DOES IT ADDRESS

“EduFund aims to solve the SDG Goal 4(Quality Education) : Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Target Link: https://solutions.dial.community/sustainable_development_goals/28

EduFund solves the following targets:

Target: 4.1- Free primary and secondary education. With the focus on ensuring girls and boys complete their education.

Target: 4.3- Equal access to affordable technical, vocational and higher education.

Target: 4.4- Increase the number of people with relevant skills for financial success.

Target: 4.6- Universal literacy and numeracy

Target: 4.b- Expand higher education scholarships for developing countries.

Edufund addresses this challenge by providing a platform where students can solicit for funds easily.”