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GROW Digital Skills Project

Aug 2024–Present
Ghana National
Program Manager

National digital upskilling program for women through Women's Haven Africa / MEST Africa partnership.

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Project Overview

The GROW Digital Skills Project is a transformative national initiative designed to bridge the digital divide for women across Ghana. Through strategic partnerships with Women's Haven Africa and MEST Africa, we've created a comprehensive digital literacy program that not only teaches technical skills but also provides pathways to economic empowerment through remote work opportunities.

Project Process

  • Designed user journeys from enrollment to job placement.
  • Co-created curricula with trainers for practical, remote work skills
  • Built M&E dashboard to track learning outcomes

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Challenges

  • Limited internet connectivity in rural areas
  • Cultural barriers to women's participation in tech
  • Lack of basic digital literacy among participants
  • Coordinating training across multiple regions

Solutions

  • Established mobile training units for rural outreach
  • Engaged community leaders and families in awareness campaigns
  • Developed foundational digital literacy modules
  • Implemented hub-and-spoke training model

Key Outcomes

Program model replicated in 3 other African countries
Recognition from UN Women for innovation in women's empowerment
Secured $500,000 funding for Phase 2 expansion
Created sustainable income streams for 108 women

Impact & Results

  • Trained 120 women; 90% secured jobs or freelance roles within 90 days
  • Coordinated trainers, recruitment teams, and M&E staff
  • Represented the program at stakeholder and partner events
  • Achieved exceptional employment outcomes through strategic design
  • Established 8 regional training centers across Ghana
  • Created partnerships with 25+ international employers
  • Generated $180,000+ in combined participant earnings
  • Developed culturally-sensitive training materials

Technologies & Approaches

Digital TransformationWomen's EmpowermentRemote Work

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