Two decades of volunteering
…five lessons for youth impact and community change
Asiedua ADDAE
A young female entrepreneur in Accra had been selling handmade skincare products, but she struggled with pricing, digital marketing and keeping track of her costs. During a financial literacy and mentoring session for entrepreneurs, Standard Chartered volunteers sat with her and showed her how to break down expenses, calculate profit and use social media to reach customers. As the session ended, she acknowledged what she had learned and said, “I can finally see what I need to do next.”
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