The Exploratory has formed a strategic partnership with HPW Fresh and Dry Limited, one of
Ghana’s leading fruit processing companies to expand practical STEM education in rural
communities in Ghana.
Through this partnership, HPW Ghana will provide sponsorship to support The Exploratory in
launching its STEM program in 10 public basic schools within the Upper West Akim and Awutu
Senya West Districts. This initiative will include training workshops for science teachers from
selected schools, provision of STEM resources, and the formation of STEM clubs in each of the
10 partner schools. The program will conclude with a science fair and exhibition, where students
will have the opportunity to create and exhibit projects that address challenges in their
communities.
Since their founding in 2011, HPW Ghana has established a production facility in Adeiso, 70
kilometers outside Accra, right in the heart of Ghana’s fruit-growing region. They have
continuously expanded their production capacities, and today, is Africa's largest producer of
dried mango, pineapple, and coconut, as well as an innovator in fruit snacks. Operating year-
round, HPW Ghana processes over 25,000 tonnes of fresh fruit annually, exports 2,500 tonnes
of dried fruit, and employs 1,500 people.
At the launch of the program, HPW Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to promoting practical
STEM education through partnerships with STEM-focused organizations like The Exploratory.
The Programs Manager for The Exploratory, Mr. Christian Sackey-Acquah, praised the
collaboration as a vital step in supporting schools in rural communities that lack the needed
resources to make the teaching and learning of STEM practical and exciting. “I strongly believe
that no teacher or student should be left behind in the current wave of enthusiasm surrounding
STEM education. Unfortunately, many schools in rural communities have limited or no access to
STEM tools and it is only through partnerships like this that The Exploratory can expand its
programs to these underserved areas”, he stated.
The launch event was attended by the HPW Ghana team, led by Mr. Michael Fumey, along with
representatives from the Upper West Akim District Education Directorate and the Awutu Senya
West District Education Directorate.
About The Exploratory
The Exploratory’s mission is to empower educators and inspire students to be curious,
courageous and community-minded, by making Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) relevant, joyful, collaborative and equitable. We empower communities
and students by transforming rote learning and teaching within and beyond the classroom. We
increase student and teacher understanding and interest in STEM through training, physical
learning materials and digital resources, and weekly STEM clubs. Through field trips and role
model visits, we expand teachers’ horizons and student aspirations for future studies and
careers, especially as they relate to STEM. Since our inception in 2016, we have trained over
500 teachers and 10,000 students in public basic schools in deprived communities on practical
science, gender equity and active learning techniques.
About HPW Fresh and Dry Limited