Women in Tech & Digital Business
Celebrating Women in Tech and the organizations dedicated to bridging the digital gender gap is so important. Highlighting the efforts of these groups not only acknowledges their hard work but also inspires more women and girls to pursue careers in technology and leadership. It truly does take a village—collaboration among organizations, mentors, and advocates is key to creating a more inclusive tech landscape.
| NAME OF INSTITUTION | BREIF INTRODUCTION | Ceo/Founder | CONTACT INFORMATION | ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ImpactHER | They empower african women entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary digital training and resources to grow their business | Efe Ukala | www.impacther.org | 3-4 Sam's Valley Building, Association Loop, Airport Residential Area, Accra |
| She Code Africa | Their Academy offers a range of tech training programs and boot camps across various tech fields. These programs are designed to equip African women with the necessary technical and soft skills to build a successful career in the industry. | Ada Nduka Oyom | https://shecodeafrica.org | |
| Women in Tech Africa (WiTA) | This is a platform that support and empower women across 30 African countries, including Ghana. WiTA offers mentorship, networking, and skill development opportunities, making it a strong advocate for increased female participation in tech fields | Ethel Cofie | http://www.womenintechafrica.com/ | |
| Developers in Vogue | Developers in Vogue to bridge the gap for African women in tech by offering coding and digital skills training. The organization connects trainees with internships and job opportunities, fostering a supportive community that aligns closely with Soronko Academy’s mission | Ivy Barley | https://developersinvogue.org/ | 4 First Otswe St, Accra |
| Standard Chartered Women in Technology Program | Women in Technology Program in Ghana, which funds women-owned tech startups and provides training, mentorship, and networking to scale their businesses. This initiative empowers female entrepreneurs by supporting innovative tech solutions that address various social challenges. | Alikem Adadevoh | www.sc.com/gh/sustainability/women-in-tech | |
| Ghana Tech Women | This non-profit organization works to close the gender digital gap by offering training in areas like cyber security, networking, and coding. Ghana Tech Women aims to impact 5 million women and girls by 2030, helping them build sustainable careers in tech through practical training, mentorship, and incubation programs designed to drive inclusivity within Ghana’s tech industry. | Hon. Ursula Owusu | https://ghanatechwomen.com/ | GP: GA 331-5809, P.O. Box ct9332, Cantonments |
| Outspoken Edge | They offer digital marketing services to other brands. Outspoken Edge helps them reach a wider and upscaled level. If you were thinking tech had to do with just programming, coding, and web designing.. then you thought wrong. Digital marketing and its diverse tools are an important part of the tech industry. | Emma Maame Efua Tandoh | https://www.outspokenedge.com/ | |
| World Pulse | It a social impact network that connect women and allies worldwide for change | Lourdes Rivas | www.worldpulse.org | |
| Academy Achievers | They train children and young people aged 5 to 25 years who are vulnerable, disaffected and have experienced real trauma. With this, they train these young ones with STEM , Web 3 activities to empower them become innivative , creative and digitally equipped | Paulette Watson | www.academyachievers.io | |
| Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Ghana | FAWE Ghana focuses on gender equality in ICT by promoting leadership roles for girls and young women through ICT education and advocacy. Their work highlights the need for mentorship and practical skills that enable girls to pursue tech careers confidently | Hon Vida Amaadi Yeboah | https://fawe.org/ | |
| Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) West Africa Affiliate | Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a no -profit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in the cybersecurity field. | Olayinka Naa Dzama Wilson-Kofi | linkedin.com/in/wicys-west-africa-affiliate | |
| PyLadies Ghana | Mentor-ship group in Ghana focused on helping more women become active participants and leaders in the Python open-source Community | https://linktr.ee/pyladiesghana?utm_source=linktree_admin_share | ||
| Women in Engineering - KNUST | Women in Engineering, WinE is a body under the Ghana Engineering Students' Association of the College of Engineeing,KNUST WinE is a community that connects all ladies in the College of Engineering and is committed to developing the brilliant minds of its members. | wineknust6@gmail.com | ||
| GirlyTech | GirlyTech is a community-driven organization committed to making STEM education and careers accessible to young girls, especially those from underserved communities. We are a passionate team of educators, mentors, and professionals who believe in the transformative power of education. Our goal is to inspire and empower the next generation of female leaders in technology by providing them with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed. | Faiza Seidu-Adam | info.girlytech@gmail.com | |
| Because She Can | Our Mission is to encourage & empower girls to pursue Tech roles by exposing them to women in such fields through personal interactions and mentorship. | Kweyakie Afi Blebo | info@becauseshecan.tech |