Program Overview
The African Union CIEFFA, in collaboration with ImpactHER, is hosting the Online Capacity Building Training under the theme “#AfricaEducatesHer – Digital Skills for All: Bridging the Gender Gap in STEAM, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship.” Starting in September 2024, this initiative targets women and men from the 55 African Union Member States and the African Diaspora who are eager to enhance their skills and knowledge in gender equality in education, STEAM, digital literacy, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. The program also aims to empower women teachers to improve their ability to teach digital literacy and STEAM subjects.
Organizers: African Union & ImpactHER
Category: Training Program
Eligible Participants: Citizens of African Countries
Benefits: Full Sponsorship, Training, Certification
Application Deadline: August 16, 2024
Objectives:
- Address the challenges facing young Africans in STEAM, digital literacy, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
- Strengthen the capacity of women educators in teaching digital and STEAM subjects effectively.
- Promote gender equality in education across the African continent.
About the Organizers:
African Union CIEFFA: A specialized agency of the African Union focusing on promoting gender equality in education. It operates under the AU Commission Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI).
ImpactHER: An award-winning nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering African female entrepreneurs by closing the gender financing gap and helping them achieve their economic potential.
Training Sessions:
The initial phase of the training, concluded in December 2023, successfully awarded certificates to over 3,500 participants from African Union Member States and the Diaspora. The upcoming sessions will continue to build on this success.
Program Benefits:
- Gain insights into gender equality, digital skills, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
- Earn certificates in each program area, provided you attend at least 80% of the courses.
- Join the African Union CIEFFA and ImpactHER networks.
- Enhance your chances of being invited to fully-funded in-person activities by African Union CIEFFA.
- Access additional fully-funded online training programs sponsored by ImpactHER.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to African men and women.
- Must demonstrate a keen interest in learning digital skills, entrepreneurial skills, and financial literacy.
- Show leadership potential and a commitment to promoting education for girls and women.
- Require a stable internet connection and access to a device (laptop, computer, smartphone, or tablet).
- Proficiency in one of the program’s languages: English, French, or Portuguese.
- Must hold African citizenship and reside either on the continent or globally.
Application and Participation:
- Participants will be divided into batches, with each batch undergoing a month-long training starting September 2024.
- Applications must be submitted by August 16, 2024.
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P.S. Apply early to ensure your participation in this transformative training program designed to empower the next generation of African leaders in education and entrepreneurship.