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Telecel Ghana trains hearing impaired entrepreneurs in digital finance
April 3, 2026
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Telecel Ghana trains hearing impaired entrepreneurs in digital finance

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Key Points

  • Telecel Ghana provided financial literacy and mobile commerce training to 97 Deaf entrepreneurs in Accra.
  • The workshop included entrepreneurship education, personal finance, and onboarding onto Telecel Cash for digital payments.
  • Participants received free merchant SIMs and assistance in setting up business accounts to facilitate digital transactions.
  • This initiative is part of Telecel's commitment to digital inclusion, building on past efforts like SuperCare services and accessible communication channels.
  • Telecel also advocates for mainstreaming sign language in schools and public institutions, and provides STEM training for Deaf students.

Why This Matters

This initiative is crucial for Ghana as it directly addresses digital and economic exclusion for a significant underserved community, with over 211,000 Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals. By empowering Deaf entrepreneurs with financial literacy and digital payment tools, it fosters their economic participation and contributes to a more inclusive digital economy. It also highlights broader advocacy for sign language, which can improve access to essential services and opportunities across the country.

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