Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology & Innovations initiated phase one of the females-in-ICT initiative, which focused on providing foundational ICT skills training to 1,000 females in nine districts.

Digital energy permeates the classrooms that are dispersed throughout Kpando, Hohoe, Anloga, and Keta.

Ghana’s goal is to reduce the gender disparity in the technology sector and encourage females to pursue STEM professions.

Specialists from the Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (KACE) provide modules on computer fundamentals, cybersecurity, coding, and digital arts under the supervision of the MoCDTI.

Trained in early June, instructors who were inspired are currently providing support to student cohorts.

The objective of this community approach is to achieve an enduring impact.

A teacher observed that females who previously believed that “coding is only for boys” are now constructing mini-games with a newfound confidence.

Ama, a 17-year-old contestant, experienced a life-changing experience during her initial week of programming in Python.

She stated, “I never imagined that I could create a functional program.” I now believe that I am capable of pursuing a degree in computer science at the university level.

The program serves as a launching platform for subsequent segments, which will expand to the Upper East and Upper West regions, respectively, and transport 1,000 participants through the pipeline.

Ghana endeavors to establish an enduring pipeline of female leaders in Africa’s digital future by prioritizing foundational education and mentorship from the outset.