Your students can do more than use technology — they can build it.
afiDE Ghana, in partnership with AmaliTech, is bringing Coding for Kids (C4K) to member schools across Ghana. This is not an extra subject. It is a structured programme that teaches children real coding skills and trains the teachers who guide them so that digital learning becomes a normal, confident part of every school day.
For two full years, your teachers will receive training and ongoing support as part of the “C4K” programme. They will not be left alone to figure things out. afiDE and AmaliTech walk with them every step of the way, building teacher confidence alongside student skills. This is Digital Education as a Service DEaS support designed to strengthen your school from within.
At the end of the programme, your school can subscribe student teams for the annual “C4K” Championship, a national competition where young coders from member schools come together to showcase what they have built. It is more than a competition. It is proof that your school is helping build Ghana’s digital future.
The “C4K” programme is part of afiDE’s DEaS model, Digital Education as a Service, which supports both public and private schools in building real, lasting digital capacity. School leadership, teacher development, and student skills all grow together.
Happy Easter: A Time for Schools to Rise into Digital Learning
This Easter season of the resurrection of Jesus Christ reminds us that growth and transformation are possible. Just as life is renewed, schools also have the opportunity to rethink, rebuild, and rise into stronger systems of teaching and learning.
Across Ghana, many schools continue to operate with systems that limit the full potential of digital learning. Teachers may not yet have the right digital skills, school leadership may lack structured systems, and technology may not be fully integrated into daily learning. These gaps affect both teaching and student outcomes.
But Easter reminds us that transformation is possible.
At afiDE Ghana, we support schools with Digital Education as a Service (DEaS). Our work focuses on helping schools move from ideas to real digital impact by building the right systems, strengthening teacher capacity, and supporting school leadership to guide digital transformation effectively.
We do not just introduce technology. We help schools build sustainable systems that integrate digital learning into everyday teaching and learning. When the right systems are in place, digital learning comes to life and creates real impact.
This season of resurrection is an opportunity for school leaders, educators, and institutions to take action and rise to enhance digital education. It is a time to move beyond ideas and begin building strong digital learning environments that will benefit both teachers and students.
Learn how afiDE is helping schools transform through DEaS and build the future of digital learning.
afiDE Ghana Trains 17 Teachers at 9 Schools in Ho, Volta Region in Digital Education
When teachers are equipped with digital skills, students in the classroom benefit. afiDE Ghana recently trained 17 selected teachers in 9 schools across Ho, Volta Region, in a structured Bronze Training under the Digital Education as a Service (DEaS) programme.
The 17 teachers are from: Akrofu Agove M.A HS, Kpenoe EP Primary School, Adaklu SHS, Akoefe Kpodzi EP Primary, Dora Memorial School, Ho AME Zion JHS, Nileem Academy, Sokode Gbogame MA JHS, and Kharistar International Academy. During the Bronze Training, they built a fully working calculator using Scratch and simulated a real computer network using the Filius Network Simulator. Each teacher completed and submitted a Capstone Project, a requirement to advance to Silver Training.
This is exactly what DEaS is designed to do. afiDE Ghana’s Digital Education as a Service supports public and private schools with structured teacher training, digital tools, and school leadership development. The Bronze Training in Ho, Volta Region, was part of afiDE Ghana’s mission to make digital education a reality in every Ghanaian classroom, not just an idea.
Digital learning only works when the system behind it works.
Many schools in Ghana have attempted to go digital. Devices were donated, but the results did not last. Teachers were not adequately trained, internet access was unreliable, and when systems broke down, there was no support.
Today, only 22% of students in Ghana have basic ICT skills, a clear reflection of a system that was never properly built.
afiDE Ghana is changing that.
With Digital Education as a Service (DEaS), your school gets a complete, fully managed digital learning solution from a well-equipped computer lab and reliable internet, to trained teachers and continuous technical support. We handle the setup, maintenance, and support, so you can focus on teaching.
Public or private, every school that believes its students deserve better can benefit. Schools across Greater Accra, Eastern, and Volta Regions are already making the shift.
Young Coders, Real Impact: How JAY’S International School Is Shaping Ghana’s Digital Future
Digital education is not just about learning to code. It is about using code to say something, to solve something, and to inspire others to do the same.
On 13th March 2026, we attended a Coding Exhibition at JAY’S International School, one of our member schools. Three coding clubs, Tech Gurus, Codex, and GenZ Coders, presented projects built on Scratch to a panel of experts from afiDE (African Digital Education network) Ghana and our Coding4Kids partner AmaliTech. The goal was simple: showcase their talent, get real feedback, and inspire other students to join.
Three Clubs. One Powerful Theme.
Tech Gurus, Codex, and GenZ Coders each presented an original project built on the Scratch platform. But what stood out to us was the theme all three clubs chose to address: sanitation.
Through animations and interactive storytelling, the students delivered powerful messages about cleanliness, proper waste disposal, and maintaining healthy environments, not in abstract terms, but using characters, settings, and everyday scenarios drawn from their own communities.
What impressed us most was how the students localised their content. They used familiar community settings and local examples to communicate their ideas, making the sanitation messages more relatable and meaningful, both to the audience and to themselves.
Skills on Display: Creativity, Teamwork, and Confidence
Across all three groups, here is what we observed:
A solid grasp of the Scratch coding environment and its core features
Teamwork and collaborative problem-solving in designing their projects
Confidence and clarity when presenting their work to an audience
The ability to connect coding with real-world issues, turning a technical skill into a communication tool
Creative storytelling that reflected both technical ability and social awareness
One of the clubs presenting their work during the exhibition.
These are not just coding skills. They are the foundational skills of the digital economy, and this is exactly what we at afiDE Ghana are working to build in schools across the country.
More Than a Showcase: A Platform to Grow
What made this exhibition special was its purpose. It was not about picking a winner. It was about giving young coders a real audience, real feedback, and a real reason to keep going.
Our team, together with the panel from AmaliTech, engaged with each club directly, offering observations and suggestions to help them improve. For many of these students, this was their first time presenting their work to professionals outside the school. That experience alone is invaluable.
The exhibition also served a second purpose: inspiration. Seeing fellow students code, present, and be recognised is one of the most powerful ways to get other learners curious about coding. This is exactly the kind of culture we want to see growing in all our member schools.
A group photo featuring the coders, the team from afiDE Ghana, the team from AmaliTech, and two Computing Facilitators from Jays International School.
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Ghana’s digital transformation depends on more than infrastructure. It depends on young people who can think digitally, create digitally, and solve problems digitally. What we saw at JAY’S International School on 13th March is exactly what our Digital Education as a Service (DEaS) model is built to make possible. Maintained labs. Trained teachers. Reliable internet. Continuous support. When all of that is in place, students do not just learn to code. They use code to make a difference.
We are calling on more of our member schools to organise coding exhibitions like this one. Give your students a platform. Invite professionals to give feedback. Let your coding clubs inspire the next group of learners. We are here to support you every step of the way.
Is your school ready to join our network and bring DEaS on board?
Today, we join partners around the world in marking the International Day of Digital Learning, guided by UNESCO’s 2026 theme:
Building Digital Futures for Public Education
For afiDE Ghana, this theme speaks directly to the heart of our work. Schools cannot build their digital future with tools alone. They need reliable infrastructure, professional management, continuous support, and leaders who can guide digital transformation with confidence.
This is why afiDE Ghana delivers to it’s member schools Digital Education as a Service (DEaS) — a sustainable, professionally managed model that ensures every school can access modern digital learning environments without the burden of owning, maintaining, or troubleshooting technology on their own.
International Digital Education Day 2026. Lead by UNESCO, UNICEF and ITU, supported by afiDE Ghana.
Digital Education as a Service (DEaS): A Sustainable Model for Schools
DEaS equips schools with everything required to make digital learning work — not once, but every day:
A stable, modern digital learning environment with one of our Computerlabs
Continual maintenance, updates, and professional support
Teacher development and coaching in digital pedagogy
Tools for data‑driven improvement
Long‑term financial and operational sustainability
With DEaS, schools benefit from services that function reliably, so teachers can teach, learners can learn, and leaders can focus on leading.
Digital Futures Depend on Digital Leadership
While infrastructure matters, technology alone cannot change a school. Leadership does.
This is why afiDE Ghana’s theme for 2026 is: Shaping Leadership of Digital Education.
Strong digital leaders are essential for:
Setting a clear digital vision
Supporting teachers in adopting new methods
Making informed decisions based on school data
Creating a culture where technology is used with purpose
Ensuring sustainability long after new systems are introduced
Our Leadership Academy, launching in 2026, strengthens these leadership capacities—ensuring every school that adopts DEaS also develops the leadership needed to make digital learning thrive.
A Shared Responsibility for the Future
“Building Digital Futures for Public Education” is not the task of a single institution. It is a shared responsibility across educators, communities, partners, and policymakers.
afiDE Ghana is honoured to support this national effort by providing the systems, services, and leadership development needed to help every school move confidently into the digital age.
Digital futures do not happen by chance. They are built. And they are led.
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afiDE Ghana Hosts International Women’s Day Dialogue for Female School Leaders
afiDE Ghana hosted a coffee dialogue for female school leaders at its office to mark International Women’s Day and open up an honest conversation about women’s leadership in education.
The two-hour event carried the theme “Women Leading Schools: Challenges, Opportunities and Collaboration.” It brought together female directors, headteachers, and administrators from afiDE Ghana member schools to share experiences, discuss the barriers they face, and explore practical ways to strengthen women’s leadership in schools.
Female school leaders engaged in interactive discussions during the coffee dialogue hosted by afiDE Ghana to mark International Women’s Day
Nicole Odudu, Digital Education Manager at afiDE Ghana, moderated the dialogue and guided discussions throughout the session.
Brianna Dika, Service Manager at afiDE Ghana, opened the session and welcomed participants. She highlighted the role female leaders play in driving innovation in schools and expanding opportunities for girls in digital education.
The dialogue brought together female school leaders from across the afiDE Ghana network. They were Oko Magdalene A. of Magmount Zion International School, Erica Nyarkoa Akuramaa of Nsawam Presbyterian School, Dadzie Asmah Abigail of Curious Minds International School, Dorothy Parker Clarke of Kwabenya Senior High School, Fatima Sammo of West Legon Academy, Joyce T. Larkpleku of Fiakonya D/A Basic School, Mrs. Lydia Ghansah of Passion Home British International School, Favor Abena Ghanney of Precious Jesus School, and Patience Ntiamah-Ananga of Nileem Academy.
Challenges for Female School Leaders in Ghana
One of the female school leaders presenting findings from her group’s breakout discussion during the afiDE Ghana International Women’s Day dialogue
The discussions that followed were direct and grounded in real experience. Participants spoke about gender stereotyping and how some colleagues and parents make assumptions about women’s leadership abilities based on gender rather than competence. Several participants noted that men sometimes do not take female school leaders as seriously as they should.
Family life added another layer to the conversation. Some leaders said their male spouses show little trust or support for their leadership roles at school. Others shared that husbands sometimes expect to take charge of schools that families have established together.
The women also talked about how they manage these challenges day to day. Many said listening and patience are the tools they rely on most. Listening carefully and early helps them get to the root of a conflict before it grows. Treating teachers and parents fairly and without bias, they said, is what builds lasting trust and keeps cooperation within the school community strong.
Joyce Larkpleku delivered a spotlight presentation on women’s leadership in schools. She encouraged participants to support one another and to invest in mentoring younger female educators coming up behind them.
Women Supporting Women in Education commitment
The morning also had a memorable lighter moment. Participants played a game of charades, where players act out words or phrases without speaking, while others guess. It drew laughter, loosened the atmosphere, and became one of the highlights of the day.
The session closed with a “Women Supporting Women” commitment. Participants pledged to mentor other female educators, promote women’s leadership in their schools, and encourage girls to take up STEM and digital education.
Strengthening Women’s Leadership through Digital Education
Ghana is one of the African countries closest to achieving gender parity in education, with girls now matching or even surpassing boys in enrollment at several levels. In primary schools, women make up almost half of all teachers, a remarkable achievement that places Ghana among the stronger performers on gender equality in education across the continent. Yet this progress in the classroom has not yet translated into equal representation in leadership.
Female Leadership remains low
Across the education system, women remain a minority in leadership roles. Only 26% of secondary school teachers are women, and the share of female headteachers, principals, and senior administrators declines sharply as positions become more senior. Studies consistently show that cultural expectations, limited mentorship, and unequal access to leadership pathways continue to hold women back from decision making roles in schools, colleges, and universities. At the same time, education in Ghana is changing rapidly.
Development program with Women College of Education
Digital competence is becoming essential for teaching, school management, and institutional leadership. This is why afiDE Ghana, together with the Ghana Society of Education Technology, has developed a five year Digital Education Training Program to strengthen digital capacity in teacher education. The Minister of Education has endorsed the initiative and selected the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education in Aburi as the pilot institution — a meaningful choice, given the need to expand opportunities for women in leadership.
Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, exploring one of the newly installed computers in the Digital Education lab at PWCE,
Empowering women with strong digital skills is not only about technology. It is about confidence, opportunity, and visibility. When women lead schools and colleges, girls see what is possible. Representation shapes ambition.
International Women’s Day: Female Leadership in Education
To honour the women who carry Ghana’s education system every day, afiDE Ghana is hosting a Celebration of Women in Education on:
9 March, 1:00 PM
Invited: all female afiDE Ghana members — teachers, headteachers, administrators, and educators at all levels
The event will include a dialogue on women’s leadership in education, and every participant will receive a small gift in appreciation of her contribution.
Ghana has made impressive progress in girls’ education. The next step is ensuring that women are equally represented in leadership — and digital empowerment is one of the strongest tools to help close that gap.
afiDE Ghana Set to Empower More Than 400 Learners and 21 Educators at Upper Class International School
afiDE Ghana is set to empower more than 400 learners and 21 educators at Upper Class International School through its Digital Education as a Service program. The school will benefit from a fully equipped Digital Education Lab, which includes learner workstations, a teacher station, licensed educational software, and internet access. The lab allows students to learn using technology while giving teachers the tools they need to deliver interactive lessons.
The Digital Education Lab is designed to develop practical digital skills and increase engagement in classrooms. By combining modern infrastructure with ongoing support, afiDE Ghana ensures the Digital Education Lab remains a sustainable and reliable resource for both teachers and students. Sustainability is central to the program, with regular maintenance, software updates, and help desk support to keep the Digital Education Lab functional over time.
In addition, the school leaders will benefit from afiDE Ghana’s Leadership Academy Platform. This platform provides school leaders with resources, guidance, and mentorship to strengthen leadership skills, implement effective school-wide strategies, and support teachers and students in achieving the school’s learning goals. Together with the Digital Education Lab, the Leadership Academy Platform ensures a comprehensive and sustainable approach to modern education.
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, afiDE Ghana conducted a Base Training workshop for the 21 teachers at Upper Class International School. The training focused on using and managing the Digital Education Lab. Teachers learned the basic setup of the lab, how to operate the learner workstations and teacher station, and explored the educational software installed on the Digital Education Lab. They practiced integrating the software into lessons and guiding students to use the lab safely and effectively. The workshop also gave teachers practical exposure to ensure they could confidently apply what they learned in their classrooms. Sustainability was emphasized throughout, so teachers could maintain the Digital Education Lab for long-term use.
The program offers significant benefits to all members of the school community. Students gain critical digital literacy skills, hands-on learning experience, and improved engagement that prepares them for future academic and career opportunities. Teachers acquire practical skills, confidence, and ongoing support to deliver interactive and technology-driven lessons. School leaders develop leadership capacity to guide digital learning and manage innovation across the school.
The school itself benefits from enhanced teaching and learning outcomes, a sustainable technology infrastructure, and recognition as a leader in digital education. Ultimately, the program contributes to Ghana’s education sector by developing a generation of learners and educators ready to thrive in a global, digital economy.
Through its services, afiDE Ghana continues to champion quality education, digital innovation, and sustainability. With its Digital Education Lab and Leadership Academy Platform, the organization empowers schools to Go Digital, Lead the Future. Upper Class International School now stands at the forefront of technology-enhanced learning, demonstrating how sustainable digital education can transform classrooms, empower educators, and prepare students to excel both today and in the future.
We entreat schools to partner with afiDE Ghana to enjoy such a great initiative for their learners, teachers, and school leaders. Interested schools should contact 053 511 1599 to join this transformative program.
