Empowering Africa's Future

Women Innovating with Cloud in Africa

Breaking barriers, building futures. Join Africa's most dynamic community of women transforming the continent through cloud technology and innovation.

About WICA

Pioneering the next generation of African women leaders in cloud computing and digital innovation.

Our Mission

To bridge the gender gap in technology across Africa by providing women with comprehensive training, mentorship, and resources needed to excel in cloud computing and drive digital innovation.

Our Vision

A future where African women lead the continent's technological advancement, creating sustainable economic growth through cloud-based solutions and digital entrepreneurship.

Our Approach

We deliver industry-relevant training programs, executive mentorship, networking opportunities, and strategic partnerships to accelerate women's careers in technology.

Transforming Africa's Tech Landscape

Across 54 Nations

Our Programs

Comprehensive professional development programs designed to accelerate women's careers in cloud technology.

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Cloud Professional trainings

Comprehensive program covering AWS Cloud Platform with hands-on labs, industry projects, and direct pathway to cloud certifications.

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Leadership Development

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University Outreach Program

On-campus events, workshops, and seminars at universities across Africa. Bringing cloud education directly to students through collaborative partnerships.

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Professional Mentorship Network

Exclusive mentorship program connecting participants with industry leaders. Limited slots available - application required for this personalized guidance program.

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Data & AI Specialization

Advanced training in data science, machine learning, and AI applications with focus on African market contexts and emerging technology trends.

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Regional Chapters & Networking

Local chapters across major African tech hubs. Regular meetups, hackathons, and networking events to build community and foster collaboration.

Our Impact

Significant progress in our first two years advancing women in technology across Africa.

1,200+ Women Trained
15 African Countries
20+ AWS Certifications
25+ Industry Partners

Upcoming Events

Join our professional development events and networking opportunities.

Coming Soon

African Cloud Innovation Summit

Annual flagship conference in Accra featuring keynote presentations from industry leaders, technical workshops, strategic panels, and executive networking sessions.

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Women in AI Professional Series

Upcoming virtual workshop series exploring artificial intelligence applications in African business contexts, featuring hands-on technical labs and expert-led panel discussions.

4th October 2025

12-Week AWS Workshop Challenge

Intensive hands-on AWS training program with weekly challenges, practical labs, and real-world projects. Participants earn AWS certifications and build cloud portfolios.

Meet Our Team

Visionary leaders driving cloud innovation and women's empowerment across Africa.

Founder & CEO

Miss Paula Wakabi

Chief Executive Officer

Cloud architect and women's tech advocate with 5+ years experience in digital transformation. Leading WICA's mission to empower African women in technology.

CTO

Sarah Okafor

Chief Technology Officer

AWS Solutions Architect with expertise in scalable cloud infrastructure. Designs and leads our technical training programs across the continent.

Programs Director

Fatima Al-Rashid

Head of Programs

Education technology specialist focused on curriculum development and professional mentorship programs for women in cloud computing.

Community Lead

Sameera Emmanuel

Community Manager

Digital community builder and event coordinator. Manages our regional chapters and creates networking opportunities across African tech hubs.

Special Mentorship Program

Exclusive one-on-one mentorship with industry leaders. Limited slots available.

What You'll Get

  • Personal guidance from senior women tech leaders
  • Career development and strategic planning
  • Industry networking and connection opportunities
  • Technical skill development roadmap
  • 6-month personalized mentorship journey

Partner With WICA

Join forces with Africa's leading organization empowering women in cloud technology.

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Corporate Partnerships

Collaborate with us to empower women in tech through program support and mentorship opportunities

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University Partnerships

Host events on campus and collaborate on student development programs

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Cloud Provider Partnerships

Technical collaboration and certification pathway development

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Contact Us

Get in touch with our team and join our community.