Empower
Her Dreams
A 16-week employability training and internship programme for female university graduates in Ghana. Build the skills, confidence, and connections to launch your career.
Building the next generation of confident, career-ready women in Ghana.
About the Programme
Closing the gap between graduation and a meaningful career.
Empower Her Dreams is a collaboration between Aequitas Foundation and The Akua Kuenyehia Foundation — two organisations united by the belief that every woman deserves a fair shot at building a successful career.
The programme is built for female university graduates who have completed National Service and are currently unemployed. Over 16 weeks, participants receive intensive employability training, professional mentorship, hands-on internship placements, and entrepreneurship coaching.
We work to ensure that talented women are not held back by a lack of opportunity, experience, or professional networks. By the end of the programme, graduates walk away ready — not just to find a job, but to own their career.
Programme Benefits
What You
Walk Away With
Employability Training
Practical, hands-on training designed to make you job-ready — from CV writing to professional communication and workplace etiquette.
Mentorship
Dedicated mentorship from industry professionals who guide your career journey and help you navigate the job market with confidence.
Internship Opportunities
Real-world internship placements with partner organisations to build your portfolio and gain the experience employers look for.
Entrepreneurship Training
Exposure to entrepreneurial thinking, business development skills, and tools to help you take charge of your own career path.
Certificate of Participation
An official certificate from Aequitas Foundation and The Akua Kuenyehia Foundation recognising your commitment and achievement.
Who Can Apply
Built for
Ambitious Women
Empower Her Dreams is for female graduates in Ghana who are driven and ready — but haven't yet found the right door to open. If you have the degree and the passion but lack the experience and connections to break through, this programme was built for you.
We are looking for women aged 18–35, based in Accra, who have completed National Service and are currently not in full-time employment. No corporate experience needed. Just ambition.
Programme Duration
16 Weeks
Female tertiary graduate based in Accra, Ghana
Aged between 18 and 35 years
Completed National Service
Currently unemployed or underemployed
Passionate about personal and professional growth
Ready to commit to a 16-week intensive programme
Ready to Begin?
Your Future
Starts Here
Applications are open. Take the first step towards the career you deserve. Our team reviews every application personally.
Applications open — 3 February 2026