After leaving her position at a bank in Ghana, she decided to devote her energy to entrepreneurship. She is driven by a vision of equal access to technology for all, both men and women alike.

Regina Honu (photo), née Agyare, is a Ghanaian computer scientist and social entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of Soronko Academy, which she started in 2017 to introduce women and young girls to the intricacies of technology. The academy offers specialized training in coding and digital skills, with a particular focus on women and girls. Its main goal is to narrow the gender representation gap in the tech field across Africa. To date, Soronko Academy has trained over 20,000 women and girls and has expanded its outreach to include boys, men, and disabled children.

Soronko Academy is a project of the Soronko Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 2012. It was created to support the development of initiatives like Tech Needs Girls, a mentorship program of the foundation aimed at teaching coding and technology creation to underprivileged girls aged 6 to 18.

The academy offers a range of technical courses, including computer science, web development, and mobile applications. Besides technical skills, it also provides training in entrepreneurship, leadership, and presentation techniques, among other non-technical skills.

Regina Honu graduated from Ashesi University in Ghana, where she earned a bachelor's degree in computer science in 2005. After her studies, she worked as the manager of information systems and director of research at Fidelity Bank Ghana from 2008 to 2012.

Honu’s dedication and innovative approach have earned her numerous accolades. In 2017, the BBC included her in their list of the 100 most inspirational and innovative women. In 2022, she was honored with the Ghanaian Woman of the Year award for her outstanding contributions to the technology sector.

Melchior Koba