The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) has launched the second phase of its “Girls-in-ICT” training program, targeting 1,000 girls in the Ashanti Region. Covering 47 districts, the program is organized in three phases, aiming to empower girls with essential digital skills.
Currently, girls from districts including Ejura Sekyere Odumasi, Mampong Municipal, Sekyere Central, Sekyere South, Sekyere East, Sekyere Afram Plains, Ejisu Municipal, Juaben Municipal, Atwima Nwabiagya South, Atwima Mponua District, Bekwai Municipal, Bosomtwe District, Sekyere Kumawu, Kwadaso Municipal, and Atwima Kwanwoma District are receiving training as part of this initiative.
The first group of girls previously completed training in districts such as Offinso North, Offinso South, Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South West, Ahafo Ano South East, Adansi South, Adansi Asokwa, Adansi North, Bosome Feho, Asante Akyem South, Asante Akyem Central, Asante Akyem North, Amansie West, Amansie South, Adansi Akrofrom, Obuasi East, Amansie Central, and Obuasi Municipal.
The third and final phase will soon extend to Oforikrom Municipal, Asokwa Municipal, Nhyiaso Sub Metro, Afigya Kwabre South, Afigya Kwabre North, Suame Municipal, Manhyia North Sub Metro, Manhyia South Sub Metro, Asokore Mampong Municipal, Kwabre East Municipal, Old Tafo Municipal, Subin Sub Metro, Bantama Sub Metro, and Atwima Nwabiagya North.
Training modules cover essential ICT skills, including coding, website design, social media, internet safety, game development, and animation.
This year’s global theme, “Leadership,” aligns with Ghana’s goal to empower young women and girls for future leadership roles.
Since 2012, Ghana’s Girls-in-ICT program has trained over 13,981 girls and women, with the aim of achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 and supported by the ICT4AD Policy to bridge the gender digital divide.
“Through initiatives like this, Ghana is making significant strides in digital inclusion,” stated Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister for Communications and Digitalisation.
This initiative continues to inspire young girls to pursue ICT, equipping them with skills and confidence to succeed in an increasingly digital world.
Source – MoCD
