Women in Tech Ghana has reaffirmed its ambition to empower at least 50,000 women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) by 2030, as the organisation marks one year of advancing digital inclusion and female leadership in Ghana’s tech ecosystem.
Speaking at the first anniversary celebration of the Ghana Chapter in Accra, Country Manager Mrs. Luvina Sandra Atsu said the target reflects a year of courage, community building, and a shared commitment to ensuring women support, mentor, and inspire one another to lead in innovation.
The event, held on the theme “Breaking Barriers, Building the Future for Women in STEAM,” brought together young innovators, mentors, tech leaders and development partners to celebrate progress and assess ongoing gaps in Ghana’s STEAM landscape.
Mrs. Atsu highlighted a series of accomplishments over the past year, including mentorship programmes, digital literacy training, coding workshops, and career guidance sessions targeted at girls in underserved communities.
These interventions, she noted, were strategically designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and equip young women with practical skills to navigate an increasingly digital world.
She said the Ghana Chapter’s work contributes directly to Women in Tech Global’s vision of reaching five million women and girls through education, entrepreneurship support, digital inclusion, and advocacy.
Achieving Ghana’s 2030 target, she said, would require sustained mentorship, capacity-building, community-driven initiatives, and deeper partnerships across public and private sectors.
Encouraging young women and girls to be bold and ambitious, she urged them to “dare to dream” and take advantage of emerging opportunities in STEAM as Ghana accelerates its digital transformation.
Mrs. Joana Kyeremateng, Managing Director of DennisLaw Ghana, commended the rapid growth of the Chapter, noting that it reflected a rising desire among young women to break traditional barriers and pursue meaningful careers in the digital economy.
She said many women still face cultural and structural challenges including limited mentorship and persistent biases and stressed the importance of strong support networks.
She applauded Women in Tech Ghana for creating a safe and empowering space for women to learn, collaborate and lead, saying such initiatives were essential to strengthening Ghana’s digital workforce.
Mrs. Gloria Opoku Anti, Managing Director at the Jospong Group of Companies, also outlined key achievements from the past year, including virtual training programmes that expanded reach nationwide, school outreach initiatives such as a visit to Bishop Girls School, and a series of webinars on major digital platforms to boost visibility and knowledge-sharing.
She highlighted ongoing community engagements and sustainable Tech Career Events supported by partners including Academy Achievers, KPMG, MTN, and others.
These, she said, had opened new pathways for young women entering the technology ecosystem.
Mrs. Anti noted that these initiatives had led to visible transformations, greater confidence among women, renewed aspirations among young girls, and strengthened recognition of female leadership in Ghana’s digital space.
She expressed gratitude to partners and supporters such as ECG, Zoomlion, Forest Group Hotel, volunteers and individuals who had contributed to the Chapter’s progress.
She reaffirmed Women in Tech Ghana’s commitment to breaking barriers and ensuring a future where women and girls have equal access to STEAM opportunities.
