In a ground breaking move to address the gender gap in Africa’s technology and digital landscape, Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye, the Wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has launched “The Ladies in Tech Africa Programme” (LITA), a free three-month technology training programme aimed at empowering 76,000 women across the African continent.
The initiative, a partnership between Africa Missions Global and The Incubator Hub, will provide participants with in-depth training in high-demand technology skills. The curriculum is designed to be accessible to women of all backgrounds via an online learning platform.
By offering free training, “ The Ladies in Tech Africa (LITA) seeks to remove financial barriers that often prevent women from pursuing careers in technology.
The programme aims to create a robust pipeline of skilled female tech talents, thereby fast-tracking Africa’s journey towards digital transformation and sustainable development.
We believe that empowering women is essential for driving innovation and economic growth in Africa, and
“ The Ladies in Tech Africa Programme is committed to creating a more inclusive tech ecosystem where women have equal opportunities to succeed.
The programme commenced on 19th August 2024 and will offer a comprehensive curriculum covering a range of technology skills.
The Ladies in Tech Africa Program is aligned with the Africa Missions Global’s Horizon 2033 initiative, which aims to contribute to the broader goal of empowering 100million Africans with the digital and creative economy skills needed to thrive in the 21stcentury.
By nurturing and supporting female technology entrepreneurs with mentorship and career guidance, the programme seeks to play a vital role in driving innovation, economic growth, and social development across the continent.
Africa Missions Global (often referred to as AMG) is a full-fledged faith-based Not-for-profit International organization with the main aim of alleviating the plight of the underprivileged in Africa and around the world through appropriate community development and empowerment initiatives in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Incubator Hub is a social impact technology –based learning and resource center focused on impacting lives and communities globally by contributing to its development through Digital Educational advancement, Technological Education & innovation.
Ladies in Tech Africa is a fully-funded initiative dedicated to bridging the gender gap in Africa’s technology industry. Through our boot camp and mentorship programmes, we aim to create a generation of empowered women who drive positive change. We are committed to creating a more inclusive technology ecosystem, and we believe that empowering women is key to driving innovation and economic growth in Africa.
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