Jelvis Foundation Powers Effiakuma with Free Community WiFi

In May 2025, the Jelvis Foundation, led by philanthropist and entrepreneur Mr. Jelvis Kwame Baidoo, officially launched one of its most visionary initiatives to date: a Free Community WiFi Project in the heart of the Effiakuma community.

The project was born from a powerful idea — connect the community to the world. In today’s digital age, access to the internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Whether it’s for schoolwork, business, or global employment opportunities, reliable connectivity can change lives.

The foundation’s free WiFi project is not just a symbolic gesture; it is a practical solution to real challenges. Many young people in Effiakuma lack consistent access to the internet, limiting their ability to apply for remote jobs, complete school assignments, explore educational content, or even discover new talents in digital creation.

The Jelvis Foundation is bridging that gap.

“This isn’t just about browsing social media,” said Mr. Baidoo during the launch. “It’s about finding a job online, finishing a university thesis, or launching a YouTube channel that could go global. This WiFi is an open door.”

Though the project is still in its early stages, the foundation has already received encouraging feedback from residents. In areas like Afraa, Roman Gate, and Frafra Line, young people have started gathering at WiFi hotspots to complete online assignments, attend virtual workshops, and explore job boards offering remote work opportunities.

The Jelvis Foundation envisions a future where testimonials like these are common:

• “Thanks to the free WiFi, I landed my first remote job with a tech startup in Canada.”
• “This helped me finish my final-year project without paying for internet cafes.”
• “I started uploading videos, and now I’m growing a real audience online.”

The project is especially powerful for students and unemployed youth—two groups often left out of the digital economy. By enabling access to information, education, and income-generating tools, the free WiFi initiative is a long-term investment in human potential.

The WiFi rollout is just Phase 1. While initial coverage includes major parts of Effiakuma, the foundation aims to expand to nearby areas like Effia and Anaji in Phase 2.

But more than just laying internet cables and routers, the Jelvis Foundation plans to support the initiative with digital literacy training, especially for young people and women. Future projects will include:

• Workshops on remote job applications
• Basic digital marketing and e-commerce skills
• Content creation tutorials for TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram

This holistic approach reflects the foundation’s core mission: building bridges through opportunity. According to Mr. Baidoo, “The world is changing fast. If our people don’t have the tools to keep up, we’ll always be behind. This is about giving our community a fighting chance.”

Jelvis Baidoo has consistently demonstrated a passion for identifying local problems and offering sustainable solutions. Whether it’s interest-free microloans for street vendors, borehole construction for water-deprived areas, or now internet access for the digitally cut-off, his work reflects grassroots leadership with global vision.

Imagine a young popcorn seller using the free WiFi during quiet business hours to learn coding or marketing skills online. Or a university student in Effiakuma gaining exposure to free research journals and virtual classes because she can now access the internet from her home.

That’s the future the Jelvis Foundation is building — one connection at a time.

The Jelvis Foundation’s free WiFi project is more than just a signal boost — it’s a symbol of hope, progress, and inclusive growth. With every hotspot activated, another door opens for someone in Effiakuma to dream bigger and reach further.

And perhaps, in the not-so-distant future, a student, a jobseeker, or a content creator will say, “It all started with that free WiFi signal.”