Karpowership Ghana, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

As part of the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations observed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Karpowership Ghana organized a mentorship and career guidance program at Bompeh Senior High Technical School in Takoradi, reaching over 200 young girls pursuing Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) courses.

The event, themed “Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science,” aimed at inspiring and equipping future female scientists, engineers, and innovators.

Karpowership Ghana Driving Change in STEM

Speaking at the event, Sandra Amarquaye, Communications Manager at Karpowership Ghana, emphasized the company’s commitment to gender equality in STEM saying: “At Karpowership, we believe in powering not just communities, but dreams.

"That’s why we go beyond advocacy to take action. In 2024, we signed an MOU with the World Bank to prepare more women for employment in the energy sector. We have since launched an internship program and actively sponsor female engineering students.

"This is how we create lasting impact—by investing in young women and supporting SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality).”

Inspiring the Next Generation

The event featured breakout mentorship sessions where insights from accomplished women in STEM, including Dr. Esther Kyere Andoh-Acquah, Pearl Akoma Abrokwah, and Ign. Prof. Mrs. Gladys Ama Quartey shared their experiences and advice.

Ms. Dorothy Kwesie, Headmistress of Bompeh SHS, praised Karpowership Ghana’s efforts: “Seeing our girls engage with women in STEM is truly inspiring. It proves that, with the right support, they can thrive.”

For many students, the event was transformative. Benedicta Azumah, a student at Bompeh SHS, shared: “Before today, I wasn’t sure about engineering. But hearing from these women has given me confidence.”

Through initiatives like these, Karpowership Ghana continues to break barriers, nurture talent, and create opportunities for young women in STEM, driving progress toward SDG 4 & SDG 5.