Ghanaian Women's Social Leadership Program

The Ghanaian Women’s Social Leadership Program (GWSLP) is a program developed by NYU Wagner  in collaboration with Fundación Mujeres por África and Banco Santander. The program offers a one-year, cohort-based leadership development program for women in mid-level positions in Ghanaian civil society organizations. Through the program’s leadership development, individualized coaching, and networking opportunities, GWSLP participants develop the skills and support needed to lead transformational change in their communities and society at large.

Ghanaian women make invaluable contributions to their country’s social, economic, and political growth. However, these contributions are often underrepresented and women in Ghana often lack access to positions of higher authority. The GWSLP offers mid-career women an opportunity to grow as leaders, take on new leadership roles, and tackle the pressing issues in their communities.

The program is a part of Ghana Wins! partnership program at New York University, which aims to strengthen the capacity of Ghanaian women as leaders in healthcare, education and civil society.

The GWSLP:

• Designs and delivers a Transformational Leadership Development Curriculum for 15 women leaders each year. This enhances leadership capabilities and prepares participants for higher-level leadership roles in various civil society organizations;
• Supports participants in developing action-learning projects which allow women to achieve personal leadership goals, augment their project management skills, and collaborate with key stakeholders. They then undertake a project that will strengthen their organization while addressing challenges relating to the environment, peace and security, or gender equality.
• Builds a network of Ghanaian women leaders able to inspire other women through leadership in institutions and social sector organizations.

PROGRAM CONTACT

Amparo Hofmann-Pinilla

Director, Ghanaian Women's Social Leadership Program 

Bio

NYU Global Dimensions: "In Conversation with Amparo Hofmann-Pinilla, Director of GWSLP"