Farida Bedwei

A Ghanaian software engineer with cerebral palsy who co-founded a fintech platform transforming financial inclusion in Africa.

Farida Bedwei (b. 1979) defied physical and societal barriers to become a leading tech innovator. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age two, she taught herself programming and later co-founded Logiciel, a fintech company providing microfinance solutions to underserved communities in Ghana.

Her flagship product, gKudi, enables mobile banking for rural populations, reaching over 500,000 users. Bedwei’s work earned her recognition as one of Forbes’ Top 20 Women Innovators in Africa (2018).

Beyond tech, Bedwei advocates for disability rights. She authored ‘Definition of a Miracle’, a semi-autobiographical novel challenging stereotypes about disabilities. Her TEDx talks, like ‘The Power of Difference’, inspire global audiences.

In 2021, she collaborated with Ghana’s government to launch digital ID systems for persons with disabilities, ensuring equitable access to social services. Bedwei’s journey epitomizes resilience and innovation against all odds.