Our Story
About I AM HERe
The I AM HERe Scholarship initiative, Ghana, is born from a simple yet powerful belief: every young woman carries brilliance and strength within her, and she deserves to shine, no matter her circumstances.
As a meaningful subsidiary of the I AM HERe Foundation Bahamas, our mission extends beyond education, we are a dedicated network of professional women whose resources are purposefully combined to Help and Empower women of all ages by assisting with critical needs and creating pathways to sustained advancement.
At I AM HERe Foundation Bahamas, every woman is supported with compassion. And every women’s dignity is protected. Our programs provide:
Education & Tuition Assistance
Opening doors to academic success
Crisis Care & Safe Housing
Including abuse support and temporary safe housing: protection and healing in times of need
Rental & Family Assistance
Stability when life feels uncertain
Medical Care & Legal Services
Ensuring access to essential care and justice
Counseling & Guidance
Guiding women with gentle support through life’s challenges and difficult times
Networking Opportunities
Building strong supportive communities through connections that inspire and uplift
Our Foundation
Born from Purpose, Built for Impact
The I AM HERe Scholarship was founded by Ms. Claudia C. Pinder, a proficient finance executive with over 25 years of global experience. Who while touring the campus of Keta Senior High Technical School began conversing with female students and recognized a critical gap that impedes educational success: brilliant young women from low-income families in Ghana’s Volta Region were challenged in their pursuit of academic excellence, not for lack of ability and brilliance, but for lack of resources.
What began as Claudia’s heartfelt conviction blossomed into a dedicated initiative at one of the Volta Region’s most prominent educational institutions. The I AM HERe scholarship offers more than financial support—it provides mentorship, career guidance, personal development, and a lifelong community of peers and leaders.
At its core, the I AM HERe Scholarship is an act of care and generosity, opening doors for young women to thrive academically and personally, while nurturing a community that uplifts and empowers future generations.
What Drives Us
Scholarship Objectives
Equity & Inclusion
We believe that financial circumstance should never determine the ceiling of a young woman's ambition. Our selection prioritises brilliance from underserved backgrounds.
Gender Equality
We actively work to close the gender gap in STEM, Business, and the Arts, because diverse representation in every field makes Ghana, and the world, stronger.
Academic Excellence
We hold our scholars to the highest standards, and equip them with every resource they need to meet those standards. Excellence is both expected and supported.
Transparency & Integrity
Our selection process is fully independent of school faculty, ensuring every decision is fair, merit-based, and beyond reproach.
Community & Continuity
Through the Sankofa Club, scholars become mentors. Every recipient carries forward a responsibility to uplift others, creating a living chain of impact.
Holistic Development
Beyond books and fees, we nurture the whole person, providing hygiene support, personal development workshops, and a Personal Life Plan for every scholar.