On 9 September, Karpowership celebrated International Literacy Day with a reading and learning session at Essipong STMA Basic School in Sekondi‑Takoradi. The event, part of the company’s “Light Up! Read to Lead – Powering Young Minds for a Brighter Tomorrow” campaign, brought together employees and pupils from pre‑school to upper primary for storytelling, reading and interactive learning activities.
Employees led the session, encouraging students to listen to stories, share their thoughts and discover the joy of reading. Pupils also partook in colouring and other hands‑on exercises, while the company donated age‑appropriate storybooks, school bags and other educational materials to support the new academic year.
Sandra Amarquaye, Karpowership’s Communications Manager, said at the event,
“Every child has the potential to become a leader, and we believe reading can help them discover that potential. Through our ‘Light Up! Read to Lead’ initiative, we want to encourage children to read, imagine, learn and dream. We are also pleased to have our employees engage directly with the pupils, making reading an exciting and meaningful experience.”
Headmistress Mary Quayson thanked the company for its support, noting that the books would give pupils more opportunities to read, explore and develop their imagination. Chief of Essipong, Nana Kofi Abuna V, also praised Karpowership for promoting reading and creating a meaningful opportunity for students to interact with professionals.
A pupil shared,
“I enjoyed the stories because they were interesting and I learnt new things. I am happy that we have new books to read, and I will read them and share the stories with my friends.”
The initiative included a “One Staff, One Book” contribution, allowing employees to donate a storybook or other suitable reading material to strengthen the school’s resources. The engagement is part of Karpowership’s ongoing commitment to education and youth development in the communities where it operates.
Moving forward, Karpowership hopes the program will inspire a lifelong love of reading among the students and help shape the leaders of tomorrow.
