Clarke Peters, a renowned award-winning American actor, has inspired Ghanaian girls to aim for the highest levels of achievement in technology, assuring them that they possess the creativity, innovation and capacity needed to excel in the information technology space.
According to Peters, young African women have what it takes to drive advancement in the IT world if they are given the right support, confidence and opportunities to develop their talents.
The actor, who is a patron of the Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa (HACSA), gave the encouragement last Wednesday during a visit to HACSA’s Innovation and Heritage Hub and Training Centre, in Accra, which runs the Tech4Girls ICT training programme.
While mentoring the girls, Peters reinforced his commitment in contributing to nurturing the next generation of African women in technology and leadership, urging them to believe in the global relevance of their ideas and skills.
As part of the visit, Peters, accompanied by his Ghanaian wife, Penny Ephson Clarke, toured ongoing renovation works at the Innovation and Heritage Hub and Training Centre, which is being developed to expand ICT learning and mentorship opportunities for young women and creatives.
The campus expansion, supported by corporate sponsors and philanthropic individuals in Ghana and the African diaspora, is designed to significantly increase HACSA’s capacity to train young women and creatives across Africa.
Known internationally for his roles in The Wire, Harriet and Da 5 Bloods seies, Peters received a detailed briefing on the renovation progress and how the upgraded facilities will strengthen HACSA’s technology training and mentorship programmes.
Peters said although he had known about the Tech4Girls programme and had been part of the HACSA Sankofa Network for the past four years, seeing the work on the ground made the impact feel real.
He explained that while he had often heard about ongoing efforts and plans, it was only by visiting the campus and witnessing tangible progress that he truly appreciated how much was being achieved.
He described spending time with the Tech4Girls trainees as an amazing experience, adding that he was impressed by their brilliance and potential.
HACSA Founder and President, Ambassador Johanna Svanikier, described the visit as deeply meaningful for the community, stressing that “for us, Clarke Peters is not only a patron, but has actively supported our vision to establish the HACSA Innovation and Heritage Hub in Accra, a campus that will serve our Young Creatives Fellowship and Tech4Girls programmes as a place of learning, innovation, reflection and celebration of African heritage and culture.”
The ongoing renovations mark a significant investment in HACSA’s future, positioning the organisation to reach more young people with improved learning environments and structured mentorship.
Clarke Peters’ visit she said, comes as HACSA approaches its 10th anniversary, a milestone that highlights a decade of impact in youth development and cultural empowerment, announcing that the Actor would participate as a featured guest at the Anniversary Summit.
