Digital Leap is a flagship project by Flourish Her Africa aimed at equipping 1,000 women and young people in underserved communities across Nigeria with market-relevant digital skills over a 12-month period. The project seeks to bridge the digital divide by providing practical training in graphic design, video editing, digital marketing, and basic computer literacy, with a strong emphasis on economic empowerment, job creation, and gender equality.
Through a combination of in-person workshops, virtual classes, mentorship, and internship placements, the project will not only build technical capacity but also foster confidence, innovation, and entrepreneurial mindsets among beneficiaries. We have a digital hub in Abuja, this hub will serve as a community learning center for continuous digital learning.
The project aligns with SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and is designed to reduce the marginalization of women and youth in the tech ecosystem, especially in rural and peri-urban settings.
Project Objectives:
To train 1,000 women and young people in digital skills by the end of 12 months.
To support 200 beneficiaries in launching freelance careers or digital-based businesses.
To increase access to digital resources through the establishment of a fully equipped Digital Learning Hub.
To foster economic independence and reduce vulnerability to gender-based violence through digital empowerment.
Key Components:
Digital Skills Bootcamps (monthly cohorts: 50–100 trainees each)
Mentorship and Peer Learning Circles
Certification and Internship Matching
Digital Resource Hub (free access to computers, internet, and digital tools)
Community Showcases and Demo Days
Expected Outcomes:
At least 70% of trained participants will gain freelance work, employment, or launch a digital-based venture.
Increased visibility and digital participation of women and youth in the tech space.
Strengthened community collaboration on inclusive digital literacy and innovation.
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