About Us
Empowering young women, girls and youth through skills development, education and opportunity.
Who We Are
RIT Foundation Ghana is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young women, girls and youth through technical, vocational, digital, entrepreneurial and practical skills development.
We believe that every young person has unique talents and potential. Through hands-on training and opportunities, we help them build confidence, gain relevant skills, explore employment and entrepreneurship, and work towards financial independence.
Our work supports education, innovation, leadership, self-reliance and stronger communities.
Our Mission
To deliver gender responsive transformative education and skill development across West Africa through cutting-edge technical training, entrepreneurial development, and sustainability practices, enabling them to become innovative leaders and architects of positive change in their communities and the region.
Our Vision
To be West Africa's premier platform advancing gender responsive empowerment through innovative vocational and technical education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, creating pathways for their economic independence and leadership in the digital economy.
Our Core Values
- Passion
- Discipline
- Perseverance
- Creativity
- Time Consciousness
- Diligence
- Excellence
- Leadership
- Hard Work
Our Goal
To provide skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development to the youth, mainly young women who are school dropouts, junior high school and senior high school graduates or uneducated in rural Ghana.
Our Objectives
- Establish inclusive training programs in digital technology, vocational skills, and green technologies that empower individuals, with a focus on gender-responsive approaches, to lead in the digital economy.
- Develop a supportive ecosystem for business skill development and start-up incubation that addresses the unique needs of women and girls, fostering sustainable enterprises and economic independence.
- Foster leadership abilities, professional confidence, and essential soft skills through gender-responsive initiatives, enabling individuals to become innovative leaders and drivers of positive change.
- Design and implement practical, real-world projects that integrate technical expertise with entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring a gender-responsive approach to sustainability and innovation.
What We Believe
- Advancing education for women and girls.
- Empowering women to build sustainable businesses.
- Promoting financial independence for women and youth.
- Encouraging skills acquisition and entrepreneurship.
- Integrating green skills and innovative practices.
- Advocating sustainability and self-reliance.
- Respecting and embracing community cultural values.
Our Journey
RIT Foundation Ghana was established in 2020 and officially registered in 2021 as a non-governmental organization committed to empowering young women, girls, and the broader youth population through gender-responsive vocational, technical, and Information Technology training.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation provided training to both young women and men in various vocational fields, including electricals, fashion design, auto-electricals, and painting and decoration. With initiatives such as the Teens in Tech project, the Foundation continues to bridge the gap between education and employability, fostering self-reliance, sustainable development, and innovation across rural Ghana.
RIT Foundation Ghana LBG — Registered in 2021 under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992). Registration No. CG173310421.
Our Programs-
2020
Foundation established
RIT Foundation Ghana established.
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2021
Foundation registered
Officially registered as a non-governmental organization under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).
Young women, girls and youth reached (approximate)
We are proud of the lives we have touched and remain committed to reaching even more young people in the years ahead.
Leadership & Team
Meet the people leading RIT Foundation Ghana.
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Deborah Morkporkpor Zottor
Founder and Director
MPhil Curriculum and Pedagogic Studies; Bachelor of Science, ICT Education.
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