African Girls Can Code Initiative Phase III “Binti Dijitali” (Tanzania)

The African Girls’ Code Initiative (AGCCI) was commissioned by UN Women, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The AUC, through the AU Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHSD), the Directorate of Women, Gender, and Youth (WGYD) and the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), is providing technical support to this initiative.

The aim is to train and empower a minimum of 2000 girls aged 17 to 25 across Africa to become computer programmers, creators, and designers, putting them on the right track to undertake studies and pursue careers in the information, communication and technology (ICT) sectors. The initiative has two key strategies, namely: coding camps and the integration of ICT, coding, and gender into national curricula.

Benefits

• The Tanzania team responsible for implementing the African Girls Can CODE initiative will provide the participants selected following a selection process with the following:
  • A 10-day training on coding as per the AGCCI manual
  • Training materials
  • Stationeries
  • Transport to and from the training venue in both Zanzibar and Tanzania Mainland
  • Laptops for use for the duration of and after the training.

Eligibility Criteria

• To qualify for the coding camps, applicants should:
  • Be a Tanzanian National, female, and between the ages of 17-25 years.
  • Have an interest in science, technology, mathematics, ICT, and related subjects.
  • Know how to use a computer and have basic knowledge of Computer Science.

Application Requirements

• Provide written permission from parents or legal guardians (for girls under the age of 18) to attend the coding camp. This must be done in the application form.
• Provide a valid phone number and email address.
• Provide a letter of submission with confirmation of availability over the duration of the training (the training camp is 10 days).
• Agree to become an AGCCI Ambassador by sharing ideas and experiences in your school or community.

For more information, visit UN Women.