DigiVibe launches at KNUST to empower young women in tech
A new digital skills programme called DigiVibe has officially launched at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
The initiative is equipping young female graduates with the tools, confidence, and support needed to succeed in Ghana’s digital economy.
The launch event brought together leaders from the AFOS Foundation, Women’s Haven Africa, WERise Network, and KNUST E-Learning Centre.
Also in attendance were representatives from the National Service Authority, universities, and innovation hubs.
Professor Eric Appau Asante, Director of the KNUST E-Learning Centre, said the Centre is ready to support the DigiVibe programme through its infrastructure and expertise in virtual learning.
“We are providing the space and the tools for young women to learn skills they can apply in real business settings,” he said.
He noted that women are now more open to technology.
“There was a time when many women saw tech as something only for men. But from what I’ve seen, women have the patience and interest to go far in the digital space. We need to support that,” he added.
Adwoa Fosua Owusu Ofori, CEO of Women’s Haven Africa, explained that the aim is to close the gender gap in tech.
“Even though women make up half of Ghana’s population, many are still not getting the digital training they need. DigiVibe is here to change that,” she said.
She called on young women to believe in themselves.
“Tech is not only for boys. Whether it’s AI, data science, or fintech, you can do it too,” she said.
The DigiVibe programme is designed to address three main gaps: the Digital Gap (D-Gap), the Exposure Gap (E-Gap), and the Gender Gap (G-Gap).
It offers upskilling, mentoring, consultancy services, and job placement opportunities.
Hanna Schlingman, Project Manager of the AFOS Foundation, said the focus is not just on training.
“Yes, tech skills are important. But it’s also about building the right mindset, being innovative, resilient, and ready to face challenges,” she said.
She said DigiVibe wants to create lasting change.
“We want to grow a strong alumni network, support young women into jobs, and build a space where they can learn and grow into leaders,” she said.
Eunice Dewi Adjei from the WERise Network said DigiVibe is more than a programme.
“It’s a movement. It’s a push to help women break into tech spaces where they’ve been missing. We are bringing training and job placement together,” she said.
Over the next two years, DigiVibe aims to train 1,000 women in ICT and soft skills, place 400 into tech jobs, and engage at least 45 companies in mentorship and support.
DigiVibe is funded by the German Ministry of International Cooperation and Development through sequa and the German Special Initiative for Decent Work. The registration portal is now open for students, graduates, mentors, and businesses.
Published: 29th May, 2025 Source: KNUST E-Learning Centre