WAICTANet Marks International Day of the Girl Child 2025-
Empowering Girls through ICT: Unlocking Potential, Driving Change
The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of the Girl Child 2025, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to promoting girls’ empowerment through Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across Liberia, the Mano River Union (MRU), and West Africa.
As a regional leader in digital inclusion and gender-focused ICT development, WAICTANet has invested significant resources into programs that equip girls and young women with digital skills, STEM education, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Through these initiatives, WAICTANet aims to bridge the digital gender divide and create a pipeline of female innovators and changemakers across the region.
“Empowering girls with ICT skills is not just a moral imperative—it’s a strategic investment in the future of our societies,” said Peterking Quaye, Regional Director of WAICTANet. “When girls are equipped with digital tools, they become creators of solutions, leaders in innovation, and catalysts for economic transformation.”
WAICTANet’s ongoing projects, including digital literacy bootcamps, safe online learning spaces, mentorship programs, and STEM advocacy, reflect its long-term strategy to build inclusive, technology-driven communities. The organization also works closely with governments, academia, and civil society to advocate for gender-responsive digital policies that ensure equitable access to technology and education.
As the world celebrates this year’s theme, “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being,” WAICTANet calls on policymakers, development partners, and the private sector to increase investment in girls’ digital education and protection online, ensuring that no girl is left behind in the global digital transformationThe West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of the Girl Child 2025, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to promoting girls’ empowerment through Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across Liberia, the Mano River Union (MRU), and West Africa.
As a regional leader in digital inclusion and gender-focused ICT development, WAICTANet has invested significant resources into programs that equip girls and young women with digital skills, STEM education, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Through these initiatives, WAICTANet aims to bridge the digital gender divide and create a pipeline of female innovators and changemakers across the region.
“Empowering girls with ICT skills is not just a moral imperative—it’s a strategic investment in the future of our societies,” said Peterking Quaye, Regional Director of WAICTANet. “When girls are equipped with digital tools, they become creators of solutions, leaders in innovation, and catalysts for economic transformation.”
WAICTANet’s ongoing projects, including digital literacy bootcamps, safe online learning spaces, mentorship programs, and STEM advocacy, reflect its long-term strategy to build inclusive, technology-driven communities. The organization also works closely with governments, academia, and civil society to advocate for gender-responsive digital policies that ensure equitable access to technology and education.
As the world celebrates this year’s theme, “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being,” WAICTANet calls on policymakers, development partners, and the private sector to increase investment in girls’ digital education and protection online, ensuring that no girl is left behind in the global digital transformation..
