In a significant step towards digital inclusion, the World Impact Development Foundation (WIDEF), in partnership with the Grassroots Entrepreneurial Skill Acquisition (GESA) Initiative, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and the FCT Ministry of Mass Education launched the “Bridging the Digital Divide” programme. This innovative initiative aimed at accelerating the digital inclusion of youths and women in rural areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The programme was designed to bridge the widening digital divide and provided comprehensive training and empowerment to over 300 women and youths from various local government units within the FCT. Recognizing the urgent need for digital literacy and entrepreneurial skills in today’s fast-paced digital era, the initiative focused on equipping participants with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in a technologically advanced society.
The training curriculum was carefully planned and delivered. We ensured that the training was informative, practical, and relevant to the participants’ local context and that participants gained hands-on experience in digital literacy, entrepreneurship and related skills. The Bridging the Digital Divide programme is a key milestone for WIDEF’s intervention in digital inclusion and empowerment.
Building on this success, we plan to expand the programme to more rural communities to ensure no one is left behind in the digital age. As we continue to invest in digital and entrepreneurship training, we aim to build a sustainable and inclusive digital ecosystem that enables more women and youth to harness the power of technology for personal and community development. The programme is a testament that through collective efforts and collaboration, we can impact and transform the lives of youth and women with targeted interventions that equip
