Wetskills-Ghana 2025
Wetskills-Ghana 2025
May 31, 2025 - June 12, 2025
Join Us for the First-Ever Wetskills Challenge in Ghana
Note: Wetskills and partners decided to postpone the event to 31 May – 12 June 2025. Interested applicants and partners are welcome to join and register.
We are thrilled to announce our first-ever Wetskills Challenge in West Africa, taking place in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, from 29 January to 12 February 2025! This landmark event will bring together passionate young professionals and students from diverse backgrounds to tackle real-world water challenges in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
Over the course of two unforgettable weeks, multidisciplinary teams of four to five participants will work together to develop pioneering solutions to pressing issues presented by case owners from across the water sector—industry experts, government bodies, NGOs, and knowledge institutions. Participants will tackle challenges related to climate resilience, drought and flood management, water quality, sustainable agriculture, water reuse, and entrepreneurship, all aimed at bolstering water resilience in Ghana and the wider West African region.
This unique Wetskills Challenge combines hands-on learning with networking and knowledge exchange. In addition to developing creative solutions, participants will gain valuable practical skills and build connections that will serve them throughout their careers while exploring Accra’s dynamic culture and vibrant energy.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a lasting impact and contribute to a sustainable water future for Ghana and beyond. Join us in Accra, where innovation, collaboration, and career-building await!
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Event info
Deadline for registrations:
International participants: 18 December 2024
Local participants: 5 January 2025
After these deadlines, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.
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Joining the Wetskills Ghana Event – What Will You Gain?
A unique learning experience where you’ll tackle real-life water challenges as part of a dedicated team.
- The chance to build expertise in international cooperation, problem-solving, cross-cultural understanding, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Improved networking and presentation skills through pitching and poster development.
- Opportunities to connect with water students and young professionals from around the world, building an international network.
- The chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, while exploring water-related sites, cultural landmarks, and engaging with local water professionals.
- A deeper understanding of the Ghanaian and West African water sectors, gaining insights into key stakeholders, leading organisations, contemporary challenges, and promising business opportunities.
- A certificate of participation upon program completion, officially joining the global Wetskills network of over 1,400 alumni.
Registration
Registration deadlines: (First come, first served)
- For international participants: 18 December 2024
- For participants from Ghana: 5 January 2025
After this deadline, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.
Who can apply?
Any Young Professionals (up to 5 years of working experience) and Bachelor (last year), Master and PhD students from South Africa, Southern Africa and beyond with a passion for water and intercultural teamwork with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork.
How can I apply?
Prepare a motivation letter and resume, click the button on the (top) right, fill out the online application form and submit it.
Selection criteria
The Wetskills Team will make a final selection among applications received, based on quality of motivation & resume. We also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds, local/international, gender balance, etc.).
Costs
The participation fee for the Wetskills program is: € 435.- (excl. VAT, applicable only in Europe) for international and local participants needing accommodation in Accra during the programme.
– This fee covers: accommodation (in a hostel, with shared rooms), team-building activities, welcome and farewell dinner, field trips, workshops, working facilities, and the Finals and Awarding Ceremony.
– Not included is: Participants are also responsible for their travel expenses (such as plane tickets and local transportation), meals on working days, and other personal costs.
Note: Wetskills Foundation and partners strive to lower costs for local participants, contact us for options. In previous Wetskills editions, participants have successfully secured financial support for their Wetskills participation from their universities or employers, utilising resources like mobility funds, travel allowances, training budgets, etc.
More information
For additional information please contact Craig Tinashe Tanyanyiwa, craig.tinashe@wetskills.com or Johan Oost, johan.oost@wetskills.com.
Event Cases
Wetskills Foundation and partners invite businesses, governments, knowledge institutes and NGOs to formulate one of the Challenges – for this Event or another Event – and support the Wetskills programme. Join us in this great next experience! For more information contact Johan Oost, johan.oost@wetskills.com.
Case 1: TBA
Case owner: Ghana Water Limited
More information will be provided in a later stage.
Case 2: TBA
Case owner: Department of Water and Sanitation (South Africa)
More information will be provided in a later stage.
Case 3: TBA
Case owner: TBC
More information will be provided in a later stage.
Case 4: TBA
Case owner: TBC
More information will be provided in a later stage.
Case 5: TBA
Case owner: TBC
More information will be provided in a later stage.