The Challenge
Practical ICT learning remains limited at the primary level in Ghana’s public schools, particularly where access to computers is scarce. These gaps emerge early and fall hardest on girls, for whom confidence with technology is often lowest from the outset.
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Our Work
Funded by RazorSpire, an Ireland-based technology company, with additional support from Nana Ekow Ankama of Lemon Beach Resort, the Michael Kunke Foundation established a new ICT Centre at Catholic Girls’ Primary School in Elmina.
- Computer Lab: 11 new computers installed, giving pupils hands-on, practical ICT exposure as part of everyday classroom learning.
- Girl-Centred Development: Deliberately sited in a single-sex girls’ school to directly address gender gaps in digital access that often emerge early in a child’s education.
- Second KEEA Facility: The Foundation’s second Digital Literacy Initiative facility in the KEEA Municipality, following the Czech-funded centre at Elmina M.A. School (ERIC).
“This center gives our pupils the opportunity to learn by doing,” said Rose Ageiwaa, Head of Digital Technology Skills at the school. “We are committed to using it fully to strengthen digital skills and confidence among our girls.”
Impact
When girls gain access to digital tools early, they gain more than skills; they gain the ability to shape their own futures. With the centre already being integrated into daily teaching, pupils now have hands-on computing exposure years ahead of many of their peers.
