JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach – September 22, 2023 – FBS, a leading global broker, and Education Africa, a renowned educational non-profit organization, announce their collaboration to bring about real change for children and adolescents across the Johannesburg township, Orange Farm. This partnership represents an important step toward providing quality education and equal opportunity to underserved communities.
Masibambane College Students
In September, FBS and Education Africa solidified their commitment to accessibility and excellence in education by establishing a partnership. As part of this agreement,
FBS will make monetary contributions to support students at Masibambane College, Orange Farm, founded by Education Africa and in partnership with St John’s College. Since 2019, Masibambane College has been preparing the ground to transform the College into a center of excellence in STEM education.
The first donation from FBS was used to acquire essential school supplies, including stationery and exercise books, which will be used across Masibambane College. These school resources will provide young learners with crucial resources as they progress through their STEM journey, a core dimension of the school’s curriculum.
To mark the start of this collaborative effort, the FBS team visited Masibambane School on September 20, engaging with young learners and enjoying a guided tour of the school. This meeting marks the official handover of donated supplies and symbolizes the start of a collaborative journey to make STEM education accessible at school.
Diego Lima, Head of Business Development at FBS in the African region, comments on this charitable partnership: “FBS is delighted to partner with Education Africa to support Masibambane College on its STEM journey. As a global fintech platform and financial services provider, we understand the role of quality education as a cornerstone of global development. By investing in STEM education, we are helping “Young learners must be better prepared to enter the technology-driven job market of the future. FBS is committed to making a positive impact on local communities. ”
“Education Africa is delighted to partner with FBS in our shared mission of providing quality education to underserved communities. It is easy to forget that Masibambane College is entirely dependent on donor support, but this partnership will allow us to further improve our school and empower students. with the skills they need to excel. Together, we will certainly achieve real change. ”
adds James Urdang, founder and CEO of Education Africa.
Learners at Masibambane College were delighted to learn about the donation at the school and are equally grateful,
David Jennings, Executive Director of Masibambane College, said: “On behalf of Masibambane College, I would like to express my sincere and sincere 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 recognize organizations such as FBS who stand care about the education of our future generations.
FBS is proud to align its philanthropic efforts with Education Africa’s mission to increase the capacity of Masibambane College, transforming it into a center of excellence in STEM education. This partnership illustrates a shared commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring equal access to quality education and eliminating disparities.
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