The Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa (HACSA) has officially launched the Sankofa Summit, a strategic effort aimed at raising funds to expand its flagship Tech4Girls initiative. The summit, scheduled for June 19–20 in London, will be held at two prestigious venues—the UK Parliament and the Landmark Hotel—under the theme “Honoring the Past, Empowering the Present, and Inspiring the Future.”
The upcoming HACSA Sankofa Summit seeks to generate critical funding to broaden the reach of Tech4Girls, a program designed to equip African girls and young women with essential digital skills. The funds will also support the construction of a dedicated digital skills college that will prepare young African women for success in the global, tech-driven economy.
Speaking at the launch, HACSA Foundation Founder and President, Ambassador Johanna Svanikier, emphasized the urgency of addressing gender disparities in the tech industry. She highlighted the program’s alignment with the President’s 1 Million Coders Initiative, underscoring its shared goal of preparing youth for the future of work.
Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD), reflected on the symbolic meaning of the word “Sankofa”—a call to learn from the past in order to build a better future—and noted the UK’s significance as a global hub for the African diaspora, making it a fitting venue for the summit.
Also present at the launch was Dr. Alex Segbefia, Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, who praised HACSA for its unwavering commitment to empowering young women through technology. He stressed the importance of equipping Ghanaian youth—especially young women—with the digital and AI skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-evolving world.
The Sankofa Summit stands as a rallying call to bridge the digital divide and create pathways for African girls and young women to participate meaningfully in the tech industry.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/Theophilus Asare Boafo
