SOCIAL AND HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
Girls Empowerment in Technology Project (GETECH)
The Girls Empowerment in Technology Project (GETECH) is a transformative initiative aimed at closing the gender gap in technology by promoting girls’ inclusivity in technology.
The project’s core objectives are to train and empower girls in the following:
Basic Administrative Skills
To equip interns with foundational administrative skills essential for various workplace settings, including document management, communication, and organizational abilities.
Software Proficiency
To impart practical knowledge of widely-used software tools such as Visual Studio Code (VS Code) for coding and text editing and WordPress for website management.
Computer Competencies
To enhance participants' overall computer literacy, covering areas such as file management, internet usage, and troubleshooting common software issues.
Online Safety Training
To educate interns on online safety practices, including recognizing and mitigating online threats, ensuring data security, and responsible internet use.
Trainings
So Far We Have Engaged Young
Secondary School Girls In:
Web Development
Empowering secondary school girls in web development.
Microsoft Office
Mastering Microsoft Office for digital proficiency.
Visual Studio Code (CSS & HTML)
Boosting coding skills using Visual Studio Code
Desktop Publishing
Unleashing creativity in desktop publishing
Mentorship
Guiding through mentorship and support.
Beyond The Walls Initiative
DONATION/RENOVATION OF CORRECTIONAL E-LEARNING FACILITIES
The Beyond the Wall project has successfully engaged two correctional centers and have made noteworthy donations, renovations and educational reforms.
One of its primary goals is to ready inmates for the job market while also serving as a rehabilitation tool. The significance of providing formal education to inmates lies in its ability to engage their minds constructively, furnish them with valuable skills for future employment upon release, and consequently reduce recidivism.
ACTIVITIES
The following activities have been implemented under the project:
- Skill Acquistion
- Donation/Renovation of correctional e-learning facilities
- Partnerships
- Courtesy visits
Women Economic Empowerment in Nigeria (WEEN)
LGCF Launches its Women Economic Empowerment Program in Nigeria (WEEN)
Group photograph with the first set of beneficiaries.
LGCF recently launched its Women Economic Empowerment in Nigeria (WEEN) program with a 2-day workshop to provide underserved women with essential skills, resources, and networks to foster economic independence and community leadership. We had women from an IDP camp in Abuja who were taught financial literacy, networking, and managerial skills and were empowered with support capital to grow their businesses. These women have shown remarkable dedication and are ready to take the next step in expanding their businesses. |
OBJECTIVES
The following are the objectives of the WEEN Program:
- Skill Acquistion
- Networking
- Financial Literacy
