"Women Code for Change" Bootcamp
A 3-month intensive program focused on training in web development and digital careers for young Togolese women.
Project Highlights
Project Overview & Background
An economic and technological empowerment program aimed at bridging the gender gap in Togo’s technology sector. Participants carry out concrete projects for local cooperatives and associations.
Operational Objectives & Targeted Impacts
Train 45 young women in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React)
Strengthen professional autonomy and integration into the Togolese digital ecosystem
Develop concrete digital projects for 6 local artisan cooperatives
Field Actions & Concrete Deployments
Cohort selection and distribution of computer hardware kits
350 hours of intensive hands-on workshops at Agbélouvé FabLab
1-on-1 mentorship by Togolese and international female software engineers
Demo Day hackathon and prototype showcase before institutional partners
Achieved Results & Key Indicators
100% completion rate for the certified program
6 operational web platforms delivered to local artisans
78% of graduates placed in employment or internships within 6 months
Digital Skills Training & Youth Employability
Pôle JEUNESSEFuture Skills & Local Tech Careers
Mission Framework & Local Supervision
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