Since our last newsletter, it’s been a season of growth, impact, and meaningful momentum. In this latest edition, we highlight the stories, milestones, and meaningful progress that have shaped the months since. Dive in and stay connected to all that’s been unfolding.

On March 26th, 2026, YouthFusion Hub, founded by Patience Antwi, used digital storytelling to support and spotlight a women-owned business in McCarthy Hill, Greater Accra - May Afrique.

On March 27th, 2026, the Bowney Initiative, founded by Grace Amponsah (Cohort 1), brought together girls for a conversation about confidence, safety, learning, and support.

At WC4E, mentorship is a continuous thread that shapes how Fellows grow and how they, in turn, support others. A recent poll across our Fellows and Alumnae revealed that 100% incorporate mentorship into their work. The experience of Ama Oware offers a clear example of how this takes shape in practice.

On March 31st, 2026, Portia Dumba with support from Women Changemaker's for Education, brought together over 100 girls from 10 schools in Piisi, in Ghana’s Upper West Region, for a day focused on leadership, confidence, and support.

On Friday, 30th January 2026, the Learn To Read Foundation (LTRF), led by Rejoice Adzivor, implemented The Library Access Project at a deprived school in Kasoa, donating 500 copies of storybooks to strengthen literacy and expand access to reading materials.

Behind this movement for change is Saraswati Arthur (Cohort 1), founder of The Reading Factory, who believes in the power of inclusion. For Saraswati, this belief took shape through the 2025 Inclusive Reading and Arts Festival, a program she coordinated with heart, vision, and collaboration.

We are proud to celebrate the remarkable leadership of Portia Dumba (Cohort 3) and her commitment to transforming learning opportunities for children in the Domangburi community.

This year, Women Change Makers for Education (WC4E) reached a beautiful milestone, our 5th anniversary. What began as a vision to empower women in education has grown into a vibrant community of fellows, partners, and friends who continue to dream, create, and lead together.

Agnes Etuah recently attended the Youth SDGs Accelerator Workshop, an inspiring experience that strengthened her commitment to empowering young people and translating the Global Goals into meaningful local action in Ghana. Read Agnes' personal reflection statement below:

At CSW69 in March 2025 (New York), Hiqmat Saani found herself at the heart of some of the most politically charged and revealing negotiations on gender equality. The process marked both a historic step forward for adolescent girls and young women. Read Hiqmat's personal reflection statement below.

Saraswati Arthur, founder of The Reading Factory and WC4E alumna (Cohort 2), has a life mission to transform education in Ghana.

Meet Fatimah Alhassan, founder of Seed of Hope Foundation, a grassroots initiative dedicated to improving education in rural Ghana. Through her work, she provides learning materials, empowers parents, and advocates for equitable access to quality education for underserved children. Read her story below. Meet Changemaker Clemencia Laadi, Founder of Empower Rural Education. Clemencia believes that, "Education is the seed, community the soil—water both, and watch resilience bl

Meet Ama Frimpomaa Oware, a current Fellow (Cohort 3) who believes that “Empowering girls to become leaders and change-makers is not just a moral imperative, but a necessary step towards creating a more just, equitable, and prosperous society for all." Read more of Ama’s journey below. Meet Changemaker Clemencia Laadi, Founder of Empower Rural Education. Clemencia believes that, "Education is the seed, community the soil—water both, and watch resilience bloom

Meet Changemaker Clemencia Laadi, Founder of Empower Rural Education. Clemencia believes that, "Education is the seed, community the soil—water both, and watch resilience bloom

Meet Changemaker Jennifer Quartey, Founder of Mbaa Tumi. In the words of Rejoice, "Every girl, regardless of academic performance or background, has a pathway to success". Read more of Jennifer's journey below:

To celebrate IWD 2025, WC4E Alumna Ophelia Opoku donated sewing machines and accessories to Ayim D/A Basic School to support hands-on learning in Career Technology. The initiative empowered over 100 students with practical skills in sewing, sparking interest in entrepreneurship and vocational training.

The Her Impact Accelerator Initiative, led by Mbasiafo Tribe (founded by Angelina Annobil) and supported by Women Changemakers for Education, empowered two young women with mentorship and mini-grants to launch impactful community projects in Ghana. Through STEM education and youth mentorship, the initiative reached 41 students (31 of them girls) and laid the foundation for scaling women-led grassroots change.

To mark International Women’s Day 2025, Create Impact Foundation (founded by Kibtiya Faruk) with support from Women Changemakers for Education, organized a community education event in Zoolanyili, Ghana, engaging men, women, and local leaders in open dialogue about domestic violence and legal rights. The initiative empowered participants to speak out, seek support, and commit to ending the cycle of silence and abuse.

Women Changemakers for Education supported Loozeele Initiative to deliver a computer literacy training for 35 teachers from 12 schools in Bolga-Sherigu, Ghana. The training empowered educators, especially women, with essential digital skills, directly impacting classrooms and benefiting over 8,000 students..