Registration Deadline: May 20th,2024.
EveryGirl; Girl Connect is a spinoff of the KSH Foundation flagship program EveryGirl aimed at increasing the number of young females in the tech industry. EveryGirl; Girl Connect, however, focuses on increasing internet connectivity for young women between the ages of 17-21 in underserved communities to bridge the gender digital divide.
Girl Connect won the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Challenge 2023 for the Community Enablement Concept.
What We Aim To Achieve
To enable young girls to become confident changemakers in their communities
How We Intend To Achieve It
Internet Literacy
Personal Development
Leveraging Online Opportunity
Carrer and LIvelihood Opportunity
How It Works
1. Virtual Phase
Participants will engage in courses designed to introduce and reinforce Internet literacy over the course of two weeks. This will run from the 20th May to 31st of May.
2. The Immersion
Utilizing internet platforms, participants will showcase why they should be selected to participate further. Selected participants will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Abuja for a 5-day immersion experience, a laptop device, and 90 days of mentorship.
Courses Offered
Cyber Wellness
Troubleshooting 101
Introduction to Copywriting
Utilizing Web Browsers and Social Media.
Sexual Health and Gender-Based Violence Prevention
Content Creation 101
Careers on the Internet and How to Begin
Introduction to Design Software and Tools
How to set up a Digital Business
Managing Digital Presence and Digital Promotions
Introduction to Internet Technology: structure, basic protocols, and fundamentals
Internet Communication Tools and Cyber consciousness ( internet safety and security)
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a female residing in Nigeria
- Must be within the age 17-21 years
- Passionate about the use of Internet for career development
- Willingness and availability to be a part of the virtual training session
- Availability to travel
- Must possess a means of identification
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