In an effort to bridge Ghana’s digital divide, Coral Reef Innovation Africa has unveiled new outreach programs that are bringing digital tools to rural schools, farms, and homes.

On June 18, the initiative was spotlighted during a tech open house at the ALX Hub in Accra, where the organization detailed its community-first approach.

Founded by Ghanaian innovator Richard Osei-Anim, Coral Reef’s work includes equipping special needs schools with custom learning tablets, training rural farmers on mobile-based irrigation tools, and setting up solar-powered Wi-Fi hubs in remote communities.

“Technology is not just for cities,” said Osei-Anim. “Digital inclusion must start at the village level. That’s where transformation is needed most.” The program now serves over 4,500 users across 28 communities in four regions of Ghana.

Parents and teachers at the event shared how digital exposure has empowered students to dream bigger. “Before, my daughter had never used a computer. Now she’s building apps,” said Adwoa Mensah, a mother from the Eastern Region.

Coral Reef’s efforts signal a broader shift toward grassroots-driven tech access one that prioritizes community needs over top-down deployment.