The Sea Women’s Hub Initiative is dedicated to empowering young women, particularly Senior High School girls, to explore, access, and excel in careers within the maritime and blue economy industries.

The initiative seeks to address gender imbalances in maritime professions, strengthen Ghana’s blue economy, and promote inclusive growth through mentorship, advocacy, capacity building, and career guidance.

During the meeting, the team outlined key objectives of the Hub, including creating awareness about maritime-related opportunities, providing mentorship and role models for young women, facilitating skills development, and building strong partnerships within the maritime and blue economy sectors.

The Sea Women’s Hub also appealed to the Ministry for endorsement and nationwide visibility to help raise the profile of the initiative. Additionally, the team requested support in accessing relevant government agencies for collaboration, policy support, incentives, and partnership opportunities with both local and international stakeholders.

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, warmly welcomed the delegation and commended the initiative for its vision and achievements so far.

She reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting initiatives that create opportunities for young women and promote inclusivity within the fisheries and maritime sectors.

Hon. Emelia Arthur further assured the team of the Ministry’s readiness to work closely with the Sea Women’s Hub Initiative to expand opportunities for young women both locally and internationally.