Report By: Ishmael Barfi
Women in Mining Ghana (WIM Ghana) has officially launched its 10th Anniversary celebrations with a memorable event on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the West African Mining and Power Exhibition (WAMPEX), held at the Accra International Conference Center.
This ceremony marked a decade of significant achievements in promoting gender equality, leadership, and innovation within Ghana’s mining and extractive industries.
Under the theme “Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Pioneering Change, Shaping the Future,” the event brought together a diverse audience of stakeholders from government, industry, academia, civil society, youth groups, and the general public.
It served as both a reflective milestone and a renewed call for sustained commitment to inclusive and sustainable mining practices.
Women in Mining Ghana Launches 10th Anniversary Celebration with Colorful Ceremony at WAMPEX 2025
A Historic Cake-Cutting Moment
The emotional highlight of the launch was the cutting of a specially designed 10th Anniversary cake, symbolizing WIM Ghana’s growth, resilience, and collective achievements since its establishment in 2015.
Led by President Mrs. Georgette B. Sakyi-Addo and joined by the High Commissioner of Australia to Ghana, Bernice Owen-Jones, along with industry executives, founding members, and WIM members, the cake-cutting was a unifying gesture of gratitude, celebration, and forward-looking optimism.
“We are not just cutting a cake,” said the president. “We are celebrating ten years of bold decisions, unwavering advocacy, and transformative partnerships.
This is a tribute to every woman who dared to lead, every girl who found a mentor, and every community that saw hope through our work.”
Reflections and Recognition
Attendees expressed their appreciation for WIM Ghana’s efforts in promoting gender mainstreaming within the mining sector. They acknowledged the organization’s pivotal role in shaping national discourse on inclusivity and in providing platforms for mentorship, training, and leadership development for hundreds of women and girls across the country.
“WIM Ghana is not only raising voices; it is raising standards.”
President Mrs. Georgette B. Sakyi-Addo and a colleague cutting the Anniversary Cake
WIM Ghana @10: A Decade of Impact
Since its inception, Women in Mining Ghana has spearheaded numerous initiatives, including:
– Policy advocacy for gender-responsive mining regulations and frameworks.
– Professional development and capacity-building programs for women across all mining value chains.
– Youth mentorship initiatives such as the WIM Junior Club and the LEAP Girls in STEM Program.
– Community empowerment projects focusing on responsible mining, health, and environmental sustainability.
– Research and knowledge sharing, including the publication of reports and participation in conferences.
At the launch, a multimedia exhibition booth showcased a decade’s worth of impact stories, photographs, video testimonials, and achievements, illustrating how WIM Ghana has transformed lives and influenced industry culture across Ghana and West Africa.
A Moment of Gratitude and Momentum
The President expressed her gratitude to the founding members, partners, and donors who have supported the organization throughout its ten-year journey.
“This anniversary is not just a celebration; it is a recommitment to the future. We envision a mining sector where gender equity is the norm, not the exception; where girls are inspired, trained, and trusted to lead,” she stated. The event concluded with networking sessions, media interviews, and solidarity messages from attendees.
About WIM Ghana
Established in 2015, Women in Mining Ghana is a national advocacy and professional development network dedicated to increasing the representation, leadership, and influence of women in Ghana’s mining sector.
The organization engages in research, training, community empowerment, and policy advocacy and has become a recognized thought leader in Africa’s extractive industry landscape.
Women in Mining Ghana (WIM Ghana) Launches 10th Anniversary Celebration with Colorful Ceremony at WAMPEX 2025.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
