Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
We are committed to gender parity in engineering
The women on our faculty, such as Dr. Ayorkor Korsah, reach out to young women, telling them that,
“To be an engineer is to be a creator, and it impacts a lot of people when you create the technology
that powers our lives.”
~ Patrick Awuah, President and Founder, Ashesi University
Fathering, Mothering and Childcare at Ashesi
At Ashesi, the University community comprises 42% women on the staff team; 50% women on the Executive Team; 55% women on the Board of Directors; 47% women in the student body and 53% of students on scholarships being women...
Ashesi Cultivates Diverse Voices in Leadership
The voices often missing in leadership in Africa and globally are those of women, the poor, and other minorities. Africa needs ethical, entrepreneurial leaders who understand local priorities and are equipped with the necessary skills and willingness to...
Stem-related Programs at Ashesi seek Gender Balance
Globally, women's participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math related disciplines remains low, especially in Engineering. However, most of the programs at Ashesi are STEM and the Engineering Department as well as the Computer Science (CS)...
Ashesi Women's Lived Experiences
Building a learning organization on gender parity is an integral part of Ashesi's vision. Every year, the Ashesi admissions team and the hiring teams are intentional about the gender ratio of applicants accepted into the various programs and positions, respectively. The table below illustrates the intentionality for...
Women Mentoring at Ashesi
Ashesi University, renowned for its commitment to fostering gender equality and women's empowerment, has made significant strides in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 5 through a series of impactful mentorship programs, such as the Academic Mentorship program...
Tracking the Marginalized for the Future of Africa's Growth
Ashesi believes it takes commitment to ensure enrollment diversity which contributes to different perspectives to help shape Africa's future products, policies, and infrastructure. If Africa is to experience inclusive economic growth, we must recruit more women, minorities, and the poor to our universities....
Accessible Childcare Support
Ashesi has a designated 1-bedroom duplex apartment named the ‘Mother's Lounge' as a space accessible to students and staff who need support while they care for their children...
Increasing Sense of Belonging Among Women Students at Ashesi
Ashesi offers STEM programs in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems and Business Administration with a strong emphasis on Math, Finance, Accounting, and Investment....
