Welcome to the Network of
Women in Growth (NEWIG)
At NEWIG, we believe in fostering positive change, supporting skill development, and creating opportunities for women across Ghana. As you navigate our site, discover our impactful projects, collaborations, and the incredible stories of resilience and success from the women we’ve had the privilege to work with. Thank you for joining us on this journey towards a more inclusive and empowered future.
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Reach
Serving marginalized rural women in all ten regions of Ghana
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Sustainability
Achieving our goals with minimal external donor support, relying on internally generated resources
About US
Established in January 2002, the Network of Women in Growth (NEWIG) Ghana is a skills-development, non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to providing vocational and entrepreneurial training, specialist advice, and support to a diverse range of clients in small-scale enterprise development. Since its inception, NEWIG Ghana has boldly reached out to marginalized rural women across all regions of Ghana, with the support of partner organizations and collaborators, while leveraging internally generated resources. NEWIG Ghana has a proven track record of transforming the lives of its target groups throughout Ghana.
Over the past 20 years, NEWIG Ghana has trained more than 8,000 women, primarily those living in rural areas who are non-literate or semi-literate, unemployed, and struggling small-scale entrepreneurs. Today, over 60% of our beneficiaries run their own viable businesses, contributing economically to their families and communities. Our offerings include vocational training, entrepreneurial programs, and specialist advice to women in need. Our skills training projects encompass soap making, cosmetics, and fashion, empowering women with the practical skills needed for sustainable income generation.
Our Mission
To train and support women with skills for their economic empowerment, rights assertiveness, protection from violence and political participation.
Our Vision
A society where women are free from poverty and inequality, and actively participate in determining their wellbeing in a dignifying and supportive society.
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Our Partners
Inspiring Stories
Read about the women whose lives have been transformed through our programs
From breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry to championing women’s growth, Belinda’s story highlights resilience, ambition, and the essence of networking. Having made significant progress, Belinda shares her journey and successes and highlights the support she received from NEWIG Ghana and the strides she’s making in STEM empowerment.
The Network of Women in Growth (NEWIG Ghana), with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, has successfully concluded the first phase of a comprehensive skills training program in the Greater Accra Region.
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