Ms. Geek GH
Empowering Girls or Women through ICT
Empowering Girls or Women through ICT
As part of the Ms. Geek Africa requirement, all Ms. Geek winners of Smart Africa Alliance member states are to participate in the Ms. Geek Africa competition each year. However, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ms. Geek Africa was temporarily postponed until 2023. In that year, Miss Selasi Ama Domi-Kuwonu represented Ghana in the Ms. Geek Africa competition held on the sidelines of the Transform Africa Summit in Zimbabwe in 2023.
Miss Selasi Ama Domi-Kuwonu, after a keen contest with her contemporaries, won and is the current 2023 Ms. Geek Africa Champion. Her ICT solution “KASA CASH” is an offline system that enables the unlettered, physically challenged, unserved, and underserved communities to effortlessly perform financial services on their phones without third-party assistance.
The Ministry has launched the 2024 Ms. Geek Ghana contest and is requesting for innovative, scalable and feasible ICT solutions from young ladies between the ages of 13 to 21 across the country. The deadline for the application is on 18th July 2024.
Fifteen (15) shortlisted applications will be taken through a master class to fine-tune their projects. There will be a grand finale where all contestants will present their projects to a panel for a winner to be selected. The winner will be groomed to represent Ghana at the Ms. Geek Africa Contest, which will be held during the Transform Africa Summit, Nairobi, Kenya in August 2024, and will receive cash prizes, business support, and more.
It is expected that the Initiative will bridge the digital gender divide and encourage girls to pursue STEM-related courses
Please click on the button below to apply.
The Ms Geek Ghana Project by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation is an initiative aimed at encouraging and empowering young girls in Ghana to pursue careers in technology. The project provides training, mentorship, and a platform to showcase innovative tech solutions.
The project is open to girls in Ghana between the ages of 13 and 21 who are passionate about technology and innovation.
You can apply by filling out the online application form available on our website (www.moc.gov.gh) during the application period. Make sure to complete all required fields and submit any necessary documents.
The application deadline will be clearly stated on our website and social media channels. Please check these platforms regularly for updates.
Yes, you can still apply. Part of the application process includes workshops and training sessions that will help you develop your project idea.
Applicants must be female students aged 13-21, residing in Ghana, and should demonstrate a keen interest in technology and innovation.
No prior experience is necessary. The program is designed to provide all the training and support you need to develop your tech skills and project.
Participants will receive mentorship from industry experts, hands-on training in technology, opportunities to develop and showcase their projects, and a chance to win prizes and scholarships.
The program typically lasts for several months, including the application, training, development, and final presentation phases. Exact dates will be provided on our website.
Participants are selected based on their application, which includes their interest in technology, the originality of their project idea, and their potential to benefit from the program.
Yes, shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview to discuss their interests and potential contributions to the program.
No, there is no fee to participate. The program is fully funded by The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation together with its sponsors to ensure that it is accessible to all eligible applicants.
If selected, you are expected to actively participate in all training sessions, workshops, and events. You will also need to work on your tech project and be prepared to present it at the final showcase event.
Yes, the program provides all the necessary resources, including mentorship, training materials, and access to technology labs and tools.
For more information, you can contact us via email at msgeek@moc.gov.gh or follow us on our social media channels. Our team is always ready to assist you with any inquiries.
The Smart Africa Alliance has instituted the Ms. Geek Africa competition and encourages its Member States to adopt the Initiative. The competition seeks to encourage young women to develop ICT solutions to solve contemporary socioeconomic challenges.
The Ms. Geek competition is as a result of the efforts of Girls in ICT Rwanda, a group of Rwandan women; young and old, who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). They came together in 2014 to organize Ms. Geek Rwanda to inspire more girls to join STEM.
The Ms. Geek Rwanda was adopted by the Smart Africa Alliance to give it an African feel and renamed Ms. Geek Africa in 2017. Ghana enthusiastically adopted this initiative and held its inaugural Ms. Geek Ghana contest in 2019. The competition aimed to support women in technology fostering innovative solutions to real-world problems. Miss Selasi Ama Domi-Kuwonu a student at the Cape Coast University emerged winner and was crowned Ms. Geek Ghana in 2019.
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