WOMEN IN SUSTAINABILITY
We are a Pan-African coordinating organization working with civil society groups, corporate institutions, and local and international development partners to unite women and women-led groups—especially at the grassroots—to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across Africa.
We champion new perspectives and catalytic ideas that accelerate progress toward the SDGs, including closing gender inequality gaps.
We believe women are uniquely positioned to drive sustainable development and to help build a better world for future generations.
Our approach to inclusion is rooted in partnership. We work with all stakeholders—women, men, institutions, and HeForShe champions—to fast-track SDG achievement and bridge inequality gaps. We encourage men to stand with women, because together we rise; divided we fall.
OUR MISSION
To empower and connect women and women-led groups across Africa by fostering strong partnerships, providing capacity-building opportunities, and promoting innovative solutions that accelerate sustainable development, reduce inequality, and strengthen community resilience.
OUR VISSION
To create a sustainable and inclusive Africa where women—especially at the grassroots—lead transformative action, champion gender equality, and drive progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
BRIEF PROFILE OF our founder & president
Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong, is an SDG Advocate and a multiple award-winning Media Practitioner with over 26 years experience. She is the General Manager of the Media Group, EIB Network in Ghana. She is the Founder & President of the Pan-African organisation ; Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA), the League of Extraordinary Women Network and has been empowering women for 18 years.
Nana is an Entrepreneur and CEO of Elohay Group. She is also a Youth, Agriculture and Esports Champion. Nana is an International Trade, Management & Marketing Practitioner, Humanitarian and an ordained Pastor. Nana is a Lecturer in International Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Leadership, she is a Coach, Mentor, Writer and a Social Impact enthusiast.
Nana Yaa chairs and is member to numerous Corporate and Humanitarian Governance Boards. Her achievements have been celebrated with numerous Honours and Awards across the world. Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong holds a joint MBA in International Trade from Anhalt University, Germany and Ghana Communication Technology University, LLB Laws Degree from Mountcrest University, Chartered Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from CIM UK/Ghana and BSc. Business Administration (Banking & Finance) from the University of Ghana Business School. She is currently pursuing Professional Law Course Program at the Ghana School of Law, Makola.
GLOBAL IMPACT
Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong recently moderated two high-level panel discussions and delivered remarks on another panel at the Goals Lounge during the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York – a special initiative convened by the UN Deputy Secretary General and hosted by the UN Office for Partnerships. The Goals Lounge brought together World leaders, UN officials, private sector executives, and media practitioners to address urgent global issues.
Nana Moderated the sessions themed “Brewing Sustainability: The Global Coffee Dialogue,” which examined sustainable sourcing and the future of global coffee trade as a means of sustaining livelihoods and “Reframing the SDGs: Africa’s Voice, Media’s Power and Impactful Narratives” which explored how Africa can reset the SDG narrative by centering its own voices, experiences, and innovations.
She also addressed a session on “Beyond the Headlines: How Women Media Leaders Are Expanding the Story” which spotlighted the contribution of women media leaders in transforming the industry, breaking barriers, challenging bias, and the evolving role of women in media on reshaping narratives with insights from the UN Global Women in Media Report 2025, and the power of inclusive storytelling in shaping public understanding of peace, security, and progress in today’s complex global landscape.
Nana has spoken and engaged on several global platforms in Turkey, USA, UK, Germany, UAE, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Phillipines, etc.
