First Female Teacher of the Basel Mission on the Gold Coast

By January 1, 1848, Catherine Mulgrave had earned credit as the first female teacher for the Basel Mission on the Gold Coast. This achievement was groundbreaking, seeing an African woman lead in an educational capacity through a formal institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. By spearheading girls' education, she not only reinforced the role of women in academia but also combat the socio-cultural constraints that limited female intellect and education access during her time. Her teaching role served as a catalyst for furthering educational opportunities for African women, becoming a defining force in girls’ education within the mission’s influence.