Architects of Change: School Leaders Begin Their Eight Week Leadership Academy Journey in Ghana

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Inside the Foundation and Orientation Day for Cohort One of The Leadership Academy, where headteachers traded admin duties for digital ambition

School leaders from across Ghana gathered at Nyansa Square in Accra on Saturday for the Foundation and Orientation Day marking the start of Cohort One of The Leadership Academy, a new digital education leadership programme jointly delivered by afiDE Ghana and GSET.

Among them was a participant who had travelled all the way from the Ahafo Region. He arrived early, notebook in hand, and brought with him an energy that set the tone for the day. By 8:00 a.m., the venue had filled with quiet anticipation as participants registered, settled in, and began making their first connections. The programme team had designed the day to be interactive, educative, and engaging, and the nine-hour session delivered on every count.

A Welcome Rooted in Gratitude and Vision

At 9:00 a.m., Nicole Odudu, Digital Education Manager at afiDE Ghana, opened proceedings with a welcome address that was both personal and reflective. She recalled that while The Leadership Academy had been officially introduced the previous year, the Foundation and Orientation Day represented the true beginning of a journey nearly a year in the making. She took a moment to acknowledge the afiDE Ghana team, recognising the countless meetings, careful planning, and unwavering commitment that had brought the programme to life.

Addressing the fellows directly, Nicole encouraged them to approach the eight weeks ahead with openness, curiosity, and a genuine willingness to grow. She reminded them that while the knowledge gained within the programme is valuable, it is the relationships built and the actions taken beyond it that will ultimately define their leadership journey. She closed on a note that would echo throughout the rest of the day: that leadership is not about titles, but about service, responsibility, and the courage to create positive change.

A Message Across Borders: Pim de Bokx Speaks from the Netherlands

The team then played a video address from Pim de Bokx, Co-Founder and Acting General Manager of afiDE Ghana, joining the session from the Netherlands. His message was warm, direct, and anchored in a clear diagnosis of the problem The Leadership Academy was created to solve: that digital transformation in schools does not fail because of technology, but because leadership is not fully empowered to drive it.

Pim congratulated participants not only for being selected, but for choosing to step into a space that is still evolving and not always straightforward. Drawing on afiDE Ghana’s experience working with over fifty schools, he was candid that the programme does not arrive with all the answers, but is built from years of listening to school leaders and learning from the realities of the field. He was equally clear about ownership: what the programme becomes for each participant depends entirely on what they choose to do with it each week.

He closed with a thought that lingered in the room long after the screen went dark. When many school leaders can lead the shift to digital education in ways that genuinely improve learning, they are not simply changing their schools. They are shaping the direction of education itself.

A Call to Lead Digital Transformation

Two guest addresses followed, each framing the wider purpose and responsibility at the heart of the programme. Mr Governor Fianyo, Director of ICT at NaCCA, delivered the first address on behalf of Mr Miracule Gavor of GSET. Titled “A Call to Lead Digital Transformation,” the address challenged participants to see themselves not as administrators managing change from a distance, but as architects actively building it from within.

Professor George Oduro, the programme’s Patron and Technical Advisor to the Minister of Education, was represented by Isaac Yeboah, who delivered a thoughtful address on the weight of responsibility school leaders carry in shaping Ghana’s digital education future. Both addresses were received warmly, with several participants reaching for their notebooks as the speakers made their key points.

Eight Weeks, One Strategy, One Mission

With the opening addresses complete, Emmanuel Sefadzi, Programme Coordinator of The Leadership Academy and Digital Education Trainer at afiDE Ghana, took the floor to walk participants through what the programme actually offers. Over eight weeks, each school leader will progress from the foundations of strategic thinking through to a completed Digital School Strategy, which every participant will present formally in Week 8. Emmanuel laid out the vision, the structure, and the week-by-week journey participants could expect, giving the room a clear picture of the road ahead.

Saturday’s gathering marked the only in-person session of the cohort. All future sessions will be delivered through The Leadership Academy platform, and the team took time to walk participants through the sign-up process step by step, covering how to log in, navigate the portal, and access their course materials. The team also confirmed that a second cohort is planned before the end of the year, once Cohort One concludes.

Patchy Networks, Hesitant Staff, Stretched Budgets: The Real Talk Begins

Introductions brought the room to life in a way that formal proceedings rarely do. Each participant shared their name, their school, and one digital challenge keeping them up at night. The concerns were candid and wide-ranging: patchy infrastructure, staff reluctant to embrace change, and budgets stretched well beyond what digital ambitions require. The participant from the Ahafo Region stood out once again, this time for the directness and energy he brought to the conversation.

From Theory to Strategy: The Learning Begins

The academic portion of the day opened after a short snack break with the first unit of Module One, Foundations of Systems Thinking. Rather than a conventional lecture, the facilitator built the session around discussion and real-world scenarios, prompting participants to think critically about how change in one part of a school ripples across everything else. By the end of the session, participants had begun drafting early outlines of their own digital vision.

A second session on Introduction to Digital Strategy followed the same participatory format, with school leaders stress-testing their ideas against each other’s experiences and contexts. After lunch, the focus shifted to ICT Costing and Budgeting, a session that gave participants a practical and often sobering look at the true cost of digital initiatives once training, ongoing support, and maintenance are factored into the picture.

Building the Strategy: Emmanuel Returns to the Floor

The afternoon’s closing session saw Emmanuel return to the floor to introduce participants to the centrepiece of the entire programme: the Digital School Strategy. He walked the room through what the strategy is, how it is built week by week through the platform, and what a finished strategy looks like when presented in Week 8. It was a moment that brought the full arc of the programme into sharp focus, connecting the morning’s vision to the practical work that now lay ahead.

 

Meet Your Mentor: The Journey Beyond the Room

The most anticipated moment of the afternoon followed immediately after, when participants were placed into peer groups of five and formally introduced to their mentors. These mentors will provide regular check-ins throughout the eight weeks, supporting each group as they develop their Digital School Strategy, largely through the platform rather than face to face.

The facilitator then led the school task briefing, asking each participant to name one concrete action they would take at their school before Week 2 begins, a small but deliberate commitment that turned the day’s reflection into accountability. Emmanuel closed the session with final remarks, reminding participants of what to expect in the weeks ahead and encouraging everyone to log into the platform and prepare for what comes next.

Beyond Day One: What This Means for Schools and Ghana

The significance of what began on Saturday extends well beyond the twenty leaders who filled that room. Each participant returns to their school carrying not just new perspectives, but a structured, eight-week framework for translating digital ambition into a concrete and workable strategy. Critically, that framework is designed around the real obstacles school leaders face every day: unreliable infrastructure, staff who are hesitant to change, and budgets that rarely stretch as far as the vision demands.

As these Digital School Strategies take shape and move into implementation, the benefits will be felt across entire school communities. Teachers will be led by principals who understand the strategic, financial, and human dimensions of digital transformation. Students will learn in environments shaped by deliberate and informed decision-making rather than reactive technology adoption. And school boards and parents will gain greater confidence in the digital direction their institutions are taking.

At a national level, the programme speaks directly to Ghana’s broader ambition for digital transformation in education. By building strategic leadership capacity at the school level, The Leadership Academy is creating a network of administrators equipped to bridge the gap between national policy and everyday school reality. With a second cohort expected before the end of the year, the momentum is already building. School leaders who missed out on Cohort One are encouraged to follow The Leadership Academy’s channels for updates on when applications for Cohort Two will open.

Twenty school leaders now share one mission, with eight weeks ahead of them and a movement quietly taking shape behind them.

The Leadership Academy is delivered by afiDE Ghana and GSET. For more information on the programme, visit: https://afide.network/what-you-need-to-know-about-our-leadership-academy-and-why-your-school-needs-it-now/

The Digital Education Leadership Academy Launches on 27 June 2026

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afiDE Ghana, in partnership with GSET, is launching the National Digital Education Leadership Academy (NDELA) — a practical, action-oriented programme designed to strengthen digital education across Ghana. The first cohort will commence on 27 June 2026 at Nyansa Square in Accra, bringing together school leaders ready to take the next step in advancing digital education in their schools.

Leading Digital Education Starts with Leadership

As Ghana continues its digital transformation, many schools face a common challenge:

> not the lack of technology — but the lack of structured leadership to use it effectively.

Digital education is not simply about introducing tools. It requires:

  • clear direction
  • confident leadership
  • alignment within schools
  • and sustainable implementation

Without this, even strong investments in technology struggle to deliver impact.

The Leadership Academy has been designed to address exactly this gap — by equipping school leaders to lead change, not just adopt technology.

From Intention to Implementation

School leaders often express strong ambition for digital education, but face real challenges in practice:

  • securing sustainable funding
  • aligning stakeholders
  • integrating technology into teaching and learning
  • managing resistance to change

The Academy supports leaders in navigating these realities — turning ambition into concrete action.

 

Who the Academy is For

The programme is designed for:

  • Directors
  • Principals
  • Head Teachers
  • School administrators

— leaders who are ready to actively strengthen digital learning in their schools and take ownership of the process.

A Practical, Integrated Learning Journey

The Leadership Academy runs over eight weeks and combines in-person and online learning:

  • Two full-day in-person sessions (Nyansa Square, Accra)
  • Six online masterclasses delivered flexibly
  • Weekly collaboration sessions for peer learning and exchange
  • Practical assignments directly linked to each participant’s school

This structure ensures that learning is not theoretical, but immediately applied in real school contexts.

Participants will engage with a series of masterclasses that address the most critical dimensions of digital education, including:

  • Leading in a Digital Age and managing change within schools
  • Moving from computer literacy to meaningful digital learning
  • Building a sustainable digital learning culture
  • Financing and sustaining digital transformation
  • Aligning school initiatives with national education priorities

What Participants Will Gain

By the end of the Academy, participants will be able to:

  • Lead digital transformation within their schools
  • Develop and implement a clear digital education strategy
  • Improve digital learning outcomes for teachers and students
  • Plan and manage sustainable ICT systems
  • Use data to monitor progress and adapt their approach

From Learning to Action

A central element of the programme is the development of a Digital Education Strategy and 90-Day Commitment Plan.

Each participant will define:

  • clear priorities
  • concrete actions
  • measurable steps

to implement within their own school.

This ensures the Academy leads not only to learning, but to visible and sustainable change.

Building a Stronger Digital Education Ecosystem

The Leadership Academy is more than a training programme — it is part of a broader effort to strengthen digital education across Ghana.

By empowering school leaders, afiDE Ghana and GSET aim to:

  • build stronger, more resilient schools
  • create a network of forward-looking education leaders
  • accelerate the development of meaningful digital learning

About afiDE Ghana

afiDE Ghana (African Digital Education network) works with schools, partners, and education leaders to scale sustainable digital education across Ghana.

Through its membership model, advisory services, and learning programmes, afiDE supports schools in moving from ambition to implementation — and from isolated efforts to a connected, learning-driven network.

📍 Adjiringanor, Accra  

📞 053 511 1599  

📧 <info@afide.network>

Eastern Region Leads: Students Compete, Create and Speak Up – Digital Education Week Continues – Day 2

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Theme: Eastern Region Leads – Educators at the Forefront of Sustainable Digital Education

Where the opening of the Teacher Experience Centre on Day 1 was high profile, Day 2 of Digital Education Week brought youthful energy, creativity, and a bit of competition to Koforidua — while future teachers were building serious digital skills in Aburi. And again, one thing stood out: The Eastern Region is not waiting. It is leading.

Theme: Eastern Region Leads – Educators at the Forefront of Sustainable Digital Education

Where the opening of the Teacher Experience Centre on Day 1 was high profile, Day 2 of Digital Education Week brought youthful energy, creativity, and a bit of competition to Koforidua — while future teachers were building serious digital skills in Aburi. And again, one thing stood out: The Eastern Region is not waiting. It is leading.

Koforidua: Coding for Kids Competition Comes Alive

At King Jesus School, the Digital Education Lab was full of focus. Together with partner Amalitech, afiDE Ghana organised the Coding for Kids demonstration for invited headmasters and teachers to experience.

Six teams of students sat behind their computers, working on the same challenge:

>> Create an animation in Scratch about someone going to the market to buy a melon.

Sounds simple, it wasn’t.

Creativity, logic and storytelling

Each team approached it differently.

Some focused on:

* the visuals

* the movement

* the story

Others went deeper into how the interaction worked.

Visitors moved from screen to screen as students:

* explained their thinking

* showed how their animation worked

* spoke confidently about their choices

This was not just coding.

>> This was thinking,

storytelling, and problem-solving.

 

A winning idea: bringing negotiation to life

One team stood out. A group of three students created an animation that went beyond visuals. They programmed a realistic negotiation process between the buyer and the market seller.

* prices were proposed

* counter-offers were made

* deals were taken

It felt real.

The jury decided that:

>> both the strong visuals and the clever negotiation logic made them the winners.

More than coding: learning to speak and stand proud

When the prize was awarded, Brianna Dika, Service Manager at afiDE Ghana, addressed the students.

She highlighted something important:

  • Not only the quality of the work…  
  • but the courage to explain it.

Because throughout the competition, students were encouraged to:

  • present their work clearly
  • stand in front of others
  • speak out loud and with confidence

Her message was simple:

>> These are skills for life.

Meanwhile in Aburi: future teachers step up

While students were competing in Koforidua, another group was learning in Aburi.

At Presbyterian Women’s College of Education (PWCE), tutors and student teachers started afiDE’s Bronze Training.

 

Understanding how digital education works

This training goes beyond basic ICT.

Student teachers explored:

  • how digital systems work
  • what algorithms are
  • how AI is shaping education

And most importantly:

>> how to bring this into their own teaching.

Learning by building

Very quickly, the session became practical.

Using PictoBlox, students started building their own:

* calculators

* simple programs

* logic-based applications

You could hear the realisation:

 “Now I understand it.”

 

Ending the day with a new beginning

The day ended with an important step.

 

Tutors and student teachers came together in an interactive session to launch a collaboration between: PWCE, GSET and afiDE Ghana

>> A first in Ghana.

The goal: To develop practical ways of teaching the national teacher curriculum in a digital context

They discussed:

* where the gaps are

* what needs to change

* how to better prepare teachers

 

Eastern Region taking the lead

With the Teacher Experience Centre opened on Day 1, and today’s activities in both Koforidua and Aburi…

>> The Eastern Region is now home to two major firsts in Ghana.

And Day 2 showed clearly:

  • Students can create
  • Students can present
  • Teachers are ready to learn and lead

Day 2 takeaway

Pim de Bokx, co-founder of the African Digital Education network, who flew in from the Netherlands for the week, followed the sessions closely.

“You see the same thing in many countries,” he noted. “When teachers get the chance to really explore digital tools themselves, everything starts to change.”

He added: “Digital education is not just about devices. It is about teaching in a world that is rapidly becoming digital.”

Because in the end, it comes down to:

  • confidence
  • creativity
  • communication
  • and strong teaching

>> And all of that is growing here — in the Eastern Region.

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Scaling Sustainable Digital Education in African Schools

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Already working with 50+ schools and reaching 30,000+ learners across Ghana.

Meet our Team at eLearning Africa 2026

Meet us at eLearning Africa 2026 - Accra 4-5 June
Meet us at eLearning Africa 2026 - Accra 4-5 June

Pim de Bokx
General Manager, Digital Education Strategy & Partnerships

  • Strategic partnerships
  • Scaling digital education models
  • Government & system-level collaboration

👉 [Book a meeting with Pim] 

 

Nicole Odudu
Digital Education Manager, School Leadership & Edtech Partnerships

  • School leaders joining the network
  • Strengthening leadership for sustainable digital education
  • EdTech partnerships that add value for schools

👉 [Book a meeting with Nicole]

 

Brianna Dika
DE Service Manager, National Roll-out & Implementation Partnerships

  • Service & implementation partners
  • Regional government collaboration (GES, Ministries, MPs)
  • Scaling digital education across regions

👉 [Book a meeting with Brianna]

Why we exist

Too many digital education initiatives remain pilots.
They introduce tools—but fail to sustain impact.

We exist to change that.

We work with schools to build practical, sustainable digital education that continues beyond projects—driven by schools themselves.

What we are building

A growing network of schools across Ghana that:

  • Integrate digital learning into everyday teaching
  • Strengthen leadership for long-term transformation
  • Share knowledge and scale what works

This is not a pilot, this is a model designed to last and scale.

What we have achieved so far, since 2023

  • 50+ partner schools
  • 30,000+ learners reached
  • 600+ teachers trained
  • Active in 4 regions in Ghana

Working with:

  • Public & private schools
  • Primary, JHS, SHS, TVET & colleges

Where we are going

We are expanding access to sustainable digital education across Ghana.
This year:

  • Strengthening presence in current regions (Greater Accra, Volta, Eastern & Northern)
  • Deepening impact in member schools

Next phase:

  • Expanding into new regions
  • Scaling through partnerships

We are looking for partners

We are actively seeking:

  • Regional Implementation & Service partners
  • Funders supporting scalable education models
  • Government & system collaborators
  • Schools ready to join the network

If you are working on digital education at scale—we should talk.

Join our team

We are growing and have open roles in:

Let’s meet at eLearning Africa

Book a short meeting with one of our team members:

afiDE Ghana, GSET, and Kevi Kess to Host Eastern Region Digital Education Week in Koforidua

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Eastern Region Leads – Educators at the Forefront of Sustainable Digital Education

The Eastern Region is taking a leading role in advancing digital education in Ghana.

afiDE Ghana, in partnership with the Ghana Society for Education Technology (GSET) and Kevi Kess, will host the Eastern Region Digital Education Week in Koforidua from 9th to 11th June 2026.

This initiative highlights the growing role of educators and school leaders as drivers of innovation within their own communities, contributing actively to the future of teaching and learning in Ghana.

Event Overview

The three-day event is designed to provide practical, hands-on experiences, professional development opportunities, and collaborative dialogue among key education stakeholders.

A major highlight is the activation of Ghana’s first Teacher Experience Centre, located in Koforidua.

Key Activities

  • Guided experience sessions at the Teacher Experience Centre
  • Bronze Level Digital Pedagogy Training
  • Leadership and Ecosystem Dialogue
  • Coding4Kids live demonstration i.c.w. Amalitech
  • Partnership dialogue and MoU signing wit CoE Aburi

 All interested participants are encouraged to REGISTER: https://forms.gle/7rYtA1cjN2K4twaGA

We are hiring a General Manager – afiDE Ghana

We are hiring a General Manager

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We are hiring a General Manager – afiDE Ghana

Lead Digital Education in Ghana

 

afiDE Ghana supports a growing network of schools to lead their own digital transformation. What started as a service-based organisation is evolving into a member-based Digital Education Network, where schools build the capability to implement and sustain digital education themselves.

Today, afiDE Ghana – the African Digital Education network:

  • Supports 50+ schools across Greater Accra and is expanding into the Northern, Volta, and Eastern Regions
  • Has reached over 30,000 students and supported 600+ teachers through professional development
  • Recently launched the afiDE Leadership Academy, focused on strengthening school leadership for digital transformation
  • Works with 10+ active partners across the education ecosystem
  • Operates with a dedicated team of 8 staff members

The foundation is in place, the next phase is to scale this model sustainably across Ghana.

We are therefore hiring a General Manager to lead this transition.

 

The opportunity

This is not a traditional management role.

You will not be stepping into a stable organisation to maintain what exists.
You will be responsible for shaping and stabilising a system in transition.

The role sits at the intersection of:

  • education
  • technology
  • organisational development
  • and system-level change

Core mandate

Lead afiDE Ghana’s transition into a sustainable, nationwide, member-based Digital Education network — establishing its position as a leading Digital Education authority in Ghana while driving growth towards a financially self-sustaining model, strengthening organisational performance, and ensuring high-quality, value-driven services delivered through efficient, scalable systems.

What you will be responsible for

Lead the transition

  • Shift afiDE from service delivery to a member-based model
  • Build an advisory-oriented organisation (from delivering → enabling)
  • Ensure the model is implemented with discipline

Drive growth and financial sustainability

  • Expand the member base across Ghana
  • Strengthen revenue through value-driven services
  • Build a financially self-sustaining organisation

Ensure quality and integrity

  • Maintain high standards in implementation
  • Ensure schools are ready before scaling
  • Protect the long-term integrity of the model

Strengthen organisational performance

  • Improve systems, coordination, and execution
  • Increase team productivity through automation and development
  • Enable the organisation to scale effectively

Build partnerships and authority

  • Engage with government, private sector, and partners
  • Position afiDE as a credible Digital Education authority
  • Connect policy ambitions with school-level reality

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a leader who:

  • Can build structure while navigating ambiguity
  • Combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution
  • Has experience in multi-stakeholder environments
  • Understands the importance of financial sustainability and discipline
  • Is able to make difficult trade-offs and prioritise long-term impact
  • Leads people effectively and builds trust

Experience in education, digital transformation, or system-level change is an advantage.

What this role is not

  • Not a traditional operations role
  • Not a donor-driven programme management position
  • Not a short-term project implementation role

Practical details

  • Location: Accra (with nationwide engagement)
  • Experience: ~5+ years in relevant leadership roles
  • Team: 8 staff members
  • External engagement: ~50%
  • Remuneration: GHS 12,000 – 17,000 gross/month + performance-based incentives

Recruitment process

We run a structured selection process to ensure a strong match.

  1. Application via assessment form (20–30 minutes)
  2. Internal screening and shortlisting
  3. First-round interviews (max. 6 candidates)
  4. Case assignment
  5. Second-round interviews (max. 3 candidates)
  6. Team interaction (max. 2 candidates)
  7. Final interviews and alignment
  8. Reference checks
  9. Final decision

We aim to complete the process within 4–6 weeks.

How to apply

Please complete the application form before 7 June 2026:

👉 Application – General Manager afiDE Ghana – before 7 June

We prioritise thoughtful, high-quality applications over volume.

>> If you know someone who could be a strong fit, please share this opportunity with them. DOWNLOAD PDF

Apply Now

What You Need to Know About Our Leadership Academy (And Why Your School Needs It Now)

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What You Need to Know About Our Leadership Academy (And Why Your School Needs It Now)

Digital transformation isn’t coming to education; it’s already here. And it’s not slowing down.

 

The tools are changing. Teaching methods are evolving. Student expectations are shifting. Yet too many schools are stuck investing in technology without preparing leaders to actually drive change.

The result? Expensive tools that sit unused. Frustrated teachers. Stalled innovation.

The missing piece? Leadership that knows how to make it work.

That’s exactly why we created the Leadership Academy.

This Isn’t Theory. It’s Action.

The Leadership Academy equips school leaders with the skills, strategies, and confidence to lead digital transformation that actually delivers results. No fluff. No buzzwords. Just practical frameworks that help you move from vision to reality.

You’ll learn to:

· Build a vision that everyone believes in, not just understands

· Lead change that sticks across teams, departments, and resistance

· Design learning environments that put students at the center

· Use technology strategically, not randomly

· Create systems that grow and adapt with your school

Research is clear: digital transformation doesn’t fail because of bad technology. It fails because of weak leadership, poor collaboration, and resistant cultures.

Fix the leadership. Fix the transformation.

Why Most Schools Get This Wrong

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: many schools buy the tools before they prepare the people. They roll out platforms, apps, and devices, then wonder why adoption is slow and impact is minimal.

Strong leadership changes everything. When leaders know how to:

· Create shared vision (not top-down mandates)

· Build real collaboration (not forced meetings)

· Support continuous learning (not one-off training)

· Foster innovation while staying student-focused

…transformation accelerates.

The Leadership Academy develops exactly these capabilities in you.

What You’ll Actually Walk Away With

This isn’t a certificate program you forget about in six months. It’s a transformation toolkit you’ll use immediately.

You’ll explore:

· Leadership frameworks designed for digital innovation

· Change management that works in real schools (not corporate boardrooms)

· AI and emerging tech: what matters, what’s hype

· Data-informed decisions that don’t overwhelm your team

· Building a culture where innovation thrives

· Responsible tech adoption (not reckless spending)

The format? Professional learning meets strategic discussion meets hands-on implementation. You leave ready to act, not “inspired to think about it.”

Is This For You?

Yes, if you are:

· A school leader or administrator tired of slow progress

· A head of department ready to drive real change

· An ICT coordinator who needs leadership backing

· An educational manager preparing for what’s next

· An aspiring leader who wants to do this right from the start

· Anyone responsible for innovation in a learning institution

Whether you’re starting from scratch or doubling down on existing initiatives, the academy gives you the clarity, tools, and confidence to lead a transformation that actually transforms.

The Future Belongs to Adaptive Leaders

Education is moving fast. The leaders who thrive won’t be the ones clinging to “how it’s always been done.” They’ll be the ones bold enough to innovate, confident enough to guide change, and strategic enough to keep learning outcomes front and center.

The National Digital Education Leadership Academy (NDELA) is an initiative of afiDE Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Society for Education Technology (GSET).

That’s who we’re training.

Ready to transform your leadership and school?

APPLY NOW: https://afide.network/application-form/

 

Workers’ Day: Celebrating Ghana’s Workers. Advancing Digital Education.

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On Workers’ Day, We Celebrate Every Educator Who Keeps Ghana’s Schools Moving Forward

Today, 1st May 2026, Ghana joins the rest of the world to observe Workers’ Day, a statutory public holiday that honours the dedication, resilience, and contribution of every worker to national development.

At afiDE Ghana, we take this moment to recognise a particular group of workers who rarely make the headlines: our teachers, school leaders, and education administrators. Day after day, they show up. Not just to teach, but to navigate overcrowded classrooms, under-resourced systems, and rapidly changing learning environments.

This Workers’ Day, we ask: what does it mean to truly support the people who build our nation’s future?

From 1960 to Today: Ghana’s Workers Have Always Led the Way

Workers’ Day celebrations in Ghana date back to 1960, when President Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was declared the First Number One Worker by the Trades Union Congress, a symbol of solidarity between leadership and labour.

More than six decades later, that spirit of solidarity is more important than ever. Ghana’s workforce, in every sector, continues to build this nation with their hands, their minds, and their commitment. The Ghana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) marks the day each year with a grand nationwide parade, bringing together trade unions, workers, and the military across all regional capitals.

But solidarity cannot be symbolic alone. Real support means equipping workers with the tools, skills, and systems they need to do their jobs and do them well.

The Education Worker’s Reality

Ghana’s teachers and school leaders face some of the most complex working conditions of any profession. They are asked to prepare students for a digital future, while often lacking access to the very digital tools and training that would make this possible.

This is the gap that afiDE Ghana was created to close.

Through our Digital Education as a Service (DEaS) model, we work directly with both public and private schools to provide:

  • Structured digital learning infrastructure
  • Ongoing teacher digital skills development
  • School leadership coaching and capacity building
  • Managed systems that reduce the administrative burden on educators

Because when educators are supported, students thrive. And when students thrive, Ghana moves forward.

Workers’ Day Is Also a Moment to Ask the Harder Questions

Labour Day is not just about celebration. It is also a moment of reflection. Across Ghana, labour unions are continuing to advocate for fair wages, improved working conditions, and recognition for workers in both the formal and informal sectors.

In education, those same questions need to be asked loudly and clearly. Are our teachers being equipped to meet the demands of a changing world? Are school leaders being given the tools to lead effectively? Are we investing in the workforce that shapes the next generation?

At afiDE, our answer to these questions is our work. Every school we partner with, every teacher we train, every leader we coach, this is how we honour the education worker.

This Friday: Rest. Reflect. Celebrate.

This year, Workers’ Day falls on a Friday, giving Ghana’s hardworking people a well-deserved long weekend. To every teacher, headmaster, school administrator, and education professional across the country:

Thank you. Your work is seen. Your dedication matters. And you deserve the support to do it even better.

We look forward to continuing our journey with schools, leaders, and educators across Ghana, building a digital future that works for everyone.

Learn more about how afiDE Ghana supports schools through DEaS:  https://afide.network/solution/#DEaS

She Is Not Just Using AI. She Is Leading It

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She Is Not Just Using AI. She Is Leading It.

International Girls in ICT Day 2026 calls on all of us to do more than celebrate girls in technology. It calls on us to empower young women to lead in artificial intelligence and emerging technology fields. At afiDE Ghana, that call starts in the classroom.

The World Is Celebrating. Ghana Must Act.

On 23rd April 2026, the world marks International Girls in ICT Day under the theme: AI for Development. Girls Shaping the Digital Future. This year, the focus is clear and urgent. It is not enough to introduce girls to technology. We must empower them to lead it.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a subject for the future. It is reshaping agriculture, healthcare, education, finance and public services across Africa right now. The question Ghana must answer today is this: are we preparing our girls to lead in that world, or are we leaving them behind?

Leadership in AI Starts Earlier Than We Think

A girl who sits in a digitally equipped classroom, taught by a confident and trained teacher, using tools that work every day, is a girl who builds a relationship with technology. She stops seeing it as something foreign and starts seeing it as something she belongs in. That feeling of belonging is where future AI leaders are born.

When that same girl reaches secondary school, university, or the job market, she does not arrive timid or unprepared. She arrives with years of experience, curiosity, and confidence. She is ready to study computer science, data analytics, machine learning, and software engineering. She is ready to lead.

But that journey begins in primary school. It begins in JHS. It begins in a classroom where the systems work, and the teacher knows how to use them. That is the foundation afiDE Ghana is building.

What DEaS Does for Girls

afiDE Ghana’s Digital Education as a Service model does not deliver devices and walk away. DEaS puts a fully managed digital learning ecosystem into every school we work with. Infrastructure, teacher training, curriculum tools, and ongoing technical support. All of it is working, all of the time.

When a school runs on DEaS, every learner in that school, including every girl, gets a consistent, high-quality digital education. That consistency is what builds the skills, the confidence, and the ambition that young women need to pursue and lead in emerging technology fields.

We work with both public and private schools because the responsibility to empower girls in AI does not belong only to elite institutions. It belongs to every school in Ghana.

To the Girls in Ghana’s Classrooms Today

If you are a young woman sitting in a classroom right now, this message is for you. The world’s fastest-growing industries are being built on artificial intelligence, data, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. These fields need problem solvers, innovators, and leaders. They need you.

Your curiosity is not too big. Your ambition is not out of place. The digital future is not someone else’s story. It is yours to write.

To Ghana’s School Leaders

If you lead a school, the most powerful thing you can do for the girls in your classrooms is give them a digital learning environment that works. Not as an add-on. As a core part of how your school operates every single day.

That is what DEaS makes possible. And today, on International Girls in ICT Day 2026, is a good day to start.

Find out how DEaS is empowering girls to lead in technology across Ghana. Visit us at: https://afide.network/solution/#DEaS

 

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Digital Education Comes to Tinkong Presbyterian Basic School as MCE Champions Technology for 425 Students and 21 Teachers

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Digital Education Comes to Tinkong Presbyterian Basic School as MCE Champions Technology for 425 Students and 21 Teachers

Digital education has officially been introduced to the classrooms of Tinkong Presbyterian Basic School in Ghana’s Eastern Region, ushering in a transformative new era for over 425 students and 21 dedicated teachers who are now better equipped to succeed in a digital world.

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afiDE Ghana, in collaboration with the school and the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the area, Mr. John Evans Kumordzi, who played a key role as sponsor, successfully installed a fully equipped Digital Education Lab at the school. This installation represents a major milestone not only for the school but for the wider community, demonstrating what can be achieved when strong government leadership meets innovative educational solutions.

The Digital Education Lab features learner workstations, a dedicated teacher station, licensed educational software, and reliable internet connectivity. The facility is designed to transform teaching and learning, shifting classrooms from traditional chalk and talk methods to engaging, technology-driven instruction.

Following the installation, afiDE Ghana conducted a Base Training workshop for all 21 teachers at the school. Among the trained educators, 3 are male and 18 are female, highlighting the significant role women play in foundational education across Ghana. The training focused on equipping teachers with practical skills to operate the computer lab, manage learner workstations, navigate educational software, and confidently integrate digital tools into their daily lessons. Through hands-on sessions, teachers gained the confidence needed to apply their knowledge immediately and sustain the effective use of the lab over time.

For the 425 students of Tinkong Presbyterian Basic School, the new Digital Education Lab opens pathways to essential digital literacy, interactive learning experiences, and opportunities that ensure they remain competitive in an increasingly connected world.

This achievement was made possible through the vision and commitment of Mr. John Evans Kumordzi, whose dedication to investing in public education at the community level has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of young learners. afiDE Ghana remains deeply appreciative of partnerships like this, where leadership prioritizes learners and invests in their future.

Through its Digital Education as a Service (DEaS) program, afiDE Ghana continues to promote sustainable digital education for both public and private schools across Ghana. The program includes ongoing maintenance, software updates, help desk support, and access to the Leadership Academy Platform for school leaders.

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