NGO Set To Empower 20 Young Women In Kwara With Digital, Life Skills
A nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative, has announced plans to empower 20 girls and women from underserved communities in Kwara State through its flagship programme, SheGrows Digital Bootcamp.
According to the organisation’s Executive Director, Nafisat Bakare, the 10-week bootcamp is targeted at young women and is designed to tackle socio-economic barriers faced by female youth by equipping them with digital, soft, and business skills that are relevant to today’s job market.
Bakare explained that through structured training sessions, mentorship, and hands-on learning activities, the participants will acquire competencies that will position them for self-employment or integration into the formal workforce.
She said “The goal of the SheGrows Digital Bootcamp is to empower girls and young women in underserved Nigerian communities with digital, business, and life skills that enhance their employability, promote self-reliance, and foster long-term economic empowerment.
“Over 10 weeks, we will provide participants with hands-on, practical training in key areas such as social media management and advertising, graphics design, and essential life skills. Through group activities, interactive sessions, and reflective personal assessments, participants will gain foundational knowledge and skills that can be directly applied to entrepreneurial or employment opportunities.
“The initiative will help participants either secure decent jobs or start and scale their own ventures. This way, they can access economic opportunities, improve their livelihoods, and achieve financial independence.”
Bakare further disclosed that the programme, which is supported by development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), seeks to create a sustainable platform for young women to break the cycle of poverty, reduce dependence on external financial aid, and take control of their futures.
Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative has been at the forefront of equipping women and girls with technology-driven skills, particularly in underserved communities, in order to promote inclusion and bridge the digital divide.
