{"id":22794,"date":"2026-01-14T12:01:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T12:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/22794\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T12:01:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T12:01:16","slug":"ghanaian-north-carolina-student-bridges-digital-divide-with-3d-printing-initiative-in-ghana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/22794\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghanaian North Carolina student bridges digital divide with 3D printing initiative in Ghana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ghanaweb.com\/GhanaHomePage\/NewsArchive\/Ghanaian-North-Carolina-student-bridges-digital-divide-with-3D-printing-initiative-in-Ghana-2017193?gallery=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/40795327.295.jpg\" alt=\"Gibrine (left) taking the students through the initiative\" title=\"Gibrine (left) taking the students through the initiative\" width=\"295\" height=\"166\" \/> <\/a>Gibrine (left) taking the students through the initiative<\/p>\n<p id=\"article-123\">A student at Charlotte Latin School in North Carolina, Zaina Bint Gibrine, has introduced 3D printing technology to a basic school in Accra to enhance practical science and technology education.<\/p>\n<p>Sparkling Stars International School, Accra, is the beneficiary of the initiative that seeks to equip students and teachers with hands-on skills in 3D printing and digital manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>Motivated by a desire to give back to her father\u2019s homeland, Ms Gibrine travelled from the United States to Ghana to \u201cadopt\u201d the school and integrate modern manufacturing tools into its academic curriculum.<\/p>\n<p>The project marks a significant step in exposing young Ghanaian learners to emerging technologies shaping global industries.<\/p>\n<p>During her visit, Gibrine organised intensive training sessions for students and faculty, breaking down the fundamentals of 3D printing and guiding participants through practical demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure long-term impact and sustainability, she donated two fully equipped 3D printers, complete with accessories and printing filaments, to the school.<\/p>\n<p>The donation enables Sparkling Stars International School to continue hands-on instruction in design, innovation and problem-solving beyond her stay.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative was funded through a grassroots fundraising campaign spearheaded by Ms Gibrine, which mobilised support from donors in both the United States and Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>Funds raised covered the procurement of high-quality 3D printing equipment, technical accessories, as well as travel and logistical costs to implement the programme on-site.<\/p>\n<p>A representative of Sparkling Stars International School, speaking at a brief handover ceremony, described the project as timely and transformative, noting that it had equipped students and teachers \u201cwith the tools of the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>School authorities expressed profound appreciation for the gesture, stressing that the intervention goes beyond the donation of equipment to foster global connections and knowledge exchange.<\/p>\n<p>They also indicated interest in a follow-up visit to deepen technical training and sustain the partnership.<\/p>\n<p>With 3D printing, the school said it would influence students&#8217; 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