SheCode Liberia Empowers Women through Digital Literacy and Coding Program
Graduates of “SheCode Liberia” display Certificates of Completion after an intensive
and a successful three-month coding training program. iLab Liberia, Friday, June 21, 2024
By Varney Kamara
MONROVIA – On Friday, 21 June 2024, twenty-nine inspiring Liberian girls successfully completed a three-month training in digital coding at iLab Liberia, a local technological hub helping to advance girls’ computer skills and knowledge.
The gender digital divide in Liberia persists due to factors such as socioeconomic disparities, cultural norms, limited digital literacy, and restricted opportunities for women in technology-related fields. Bridging this gap is crucial for promoting gender equality, empowerment, and inclusive development, according to event organizers. iLab Liberia is hoping its SheCode Liberia initiative will narrow the gender capacity deficit by ensuring equitable access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) for all.
iLab Liberia is confident it will achieve its objective by equipping women with essential coding skills, promoting gender equality, and enhancing economic empowerment in the tech industry. Recognizing the importance of tackling the gender digital disparity, from March to June 2024, it hosted the SheCode program, enrolling 32 underprivileged girls with a focus on digital literacy and coding education. Remarkably, 29 participants successfully completed the program. Over the past 12 weeks, through intensive training, girls (beneficiaries of the program) learned how to use FrontEnd web Development, work in Microsoft Office tools, and more.
“This program is intended to prepare young girls for the job market. It is also intended to give them the much-needed capacity that will enable them to be self-sufficient, empowering them to the extent that they will be able not only to bridge the gender divide but to also become entrepreneurs and employers in the society,” said Workadah Bouh, SheCode Liberia Program Coordinator.
Encouraged by the coding demo, Alphia K. Kemokai, Guest Speaker and USAID Youth of the year, lauded the courage and energy brought to the program by the new Liberian female tech giants, describing the program as timely and in the right place.
“It is incredible that you came with such a passion and strength to form part of this program. Historically, there is only 25% of women’s participation in digital literacy. This initiative is the right program that will help to address this digital gap,” she said. “You can be who you want to be, and this is a perfectly designed program for that to happen. But this can only happen when you decide to make a change for the better, and that change will only come when you are willing to change.”
Madam Alphia K. Kemokai, Manager, Young Political Leadership School-Africa and USAID Youth of the year, Inspires
Graduates while delivering a keynote Speech at the SHECODE Liberia Certification Program. iLab Liberia. Friday, June 21, 2024
The impact of SheCode Liberia also resonates deeply with its graduates, as highlighted by their heartfelt testimonials. In the past 12 weeks, the mentees gained impactful skills about coding. Confirming the rich knowledge they have acquired, SheCode Liberia beneficiaries expressed delight about the imitative and thanked iLab for what they termed as a visionary step taken to help Liberian girls, which they say will help to climb the number of girls who have obtained computer literacy in the country.
Fredline L. Moore: “Before enrolling in the SheCode Program, I had little knowledge in working on digital devices, distinguishing fake links from real links. Now, the story is different. Now, I positively say that I know how to determine these activities on social media platforms, and I want to thank iLab Liberia for this program.”
Augustina Appleton: “I have learned many things on this program. I didn’t know anything about coding. But today, I know how to work in Microsoft Word and HTML. I am so excited that I have understood the digital world. I want to thank iLab for this big effort.”
Joyce Malu Hot: “I feel overjoyed and excited as a mother to be part of this program. Throughout this exercise, I learned how to work in emails, structure emails, process and analyze data, work in excel spreadsheet, and more. I am so grateful to iLab Liberia for this program.”
Following a rigorous but saucerful completion of the program, the coding graduates also described “SheCode Liberia” program as a beacon of hope that stands to empower women to thrive in the tech industry, reducing gender gaps, and fostering a brighter future for Liberia’s digital landscape.
In closing, Ousman L. Kallay, iLab Liberia Country Director, said: “Today is a joyful and exciting day for the iLab family. We are happy that you took the courage to come for this training to learn about coding. We are glad that today, you know something about digital coding, and that you can work, analyze, and process data. We anticipate that as you leave this hall today, you will positively impact your different professional spaces, community, and society in general.”
Graduates of “SHECODE Liberia” pose for Group picture, holding Certificate of Completion in their hands
with SHECODE Liberia Inscriptions labeled at the back of their souvenir T-shirts. iLab Liberia, Friday, June 21, 2024
SheCode Liberia Empowers Women through Digital Literacy and Coding Program
Graduates of “SheCode Liberia” display Certificates of Completion after an intensive
and a successful three-month coding training program. iLab Liberia, Friday, June 21, 2024
By Varney Kamara
MONROVIA – On Friday, 21 June 2024, twenty-nine inspiring Liberian girls successfully completed a three-month training in digital coding at iLab Liberia, a local technological hub helping to advance girls’ computer skills and knowledge.
The gender digital divide in Liberia persists due to factors such as socioeconomic disparities, cultural norms, limited digital literacy, and restricted opportunities for women in technology-related fields. Bridging this gap is crucial for promoting gender equality, empowerment, and inclusive development, according to event organizers. iLab Liberia is hoping its SheCode Liberia initiative will narrow the gender capacity deficit by ensuring equitable access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) for all.
iLab Liberia is confident it will achieve its objective by equipping women with essential coding skills, promoting gender equality, and enhancing economic empowerment in the tech industry. Recognizing the importance of tackling the gender digital disparity, from March to June 2024, it hosted the SheCode program, enrolling 32 underprivileged girls with a focus on digital literacy and coding education. Remarkably, 29 participants successfully completed the program. Over the past 12 weeks, through intensive training, girls (beneficiaries of the program) learned how to use FrontEnd web Development, work in Microsoft Office tools, and more.
“This program is intended to prepare young girls for the job market. It is also intended to give them the much-needed capacity that will enable them to be self-sufficient, empowering them to the extent that they will be able not only to bridge the gender divide but to also become entrepreneurs and employers in the society,” said Workadah Bouh, SheCode Liberia Program Coordinator.
Encouraged by the coding demo, Alphia K. Kemokai, Guest Speaker and USAID Youth of the year, lauded the courage and energy brought to the program by the new Liberian female tech giants, describing the program as timely and in the right place.
“It is incredible that you came with such a passion and strength to form part of this program. Historically, there is only 25% of women’s participation in digital literacy. This initiative is the right program that will help to address this digital gap,” she said. “You can be who you want to be, and this is a perfectly designed program for that to happen. But this can only happen when you decide to make a change for the better, and that change will only come when you are willing to change.”
Madam Alphia K. Kemokai, Manager, Young Political Leadership School-Africa and USAID Youth of the year, Inspires
Graduates while delivering a keynote Speech at the SHECODE Liberia Certification Program. iLab Liberia. Friday, June 21, 2024
The impact of SheCode Liberia also resonates deeply with its graduates, as highlighted by their heartfelt testimonials. In the past 12 weeks, the mentees gained impactful skills about coding. Confirming the rich knowledge they have acquired, SheCode Liberia beneficiaries expressed delight about the imitative and thanked iLab for what they termed as a visionary step taken to help Liberian girls, which they say will help to climb the number of girls who have obtained computer literacy in the country.
Fredline L. Moore: “Before enrolling in the SheCode Program, I had little knowledge in working on digital devices, distinguishing fake links from real links. Now, the story is different. Now, I positively say that I know how to determine these activities on social media platforms, and I want to thank iLab Liberia for this program.”
Augustina Appleton: “I have learned many things on this program. I didn’t know anything about coding. But today, I know how to work in Microsoft Word and HTML. I am so excited that I have understood the digital world. I want to thank iLab for this big effort.”
Joyce Malu Hot: “I feel overjoyed and excited as a mother to be part of this program. Throughout this exercise, I learned how to work in emails, structure emails, process and analyze data, work in excel spreadsheet, and more. I am so grateful to iLab Liberia for this program.”
Following a rigorous but saucerful completion of the program, the coding graduates also described “SheCode Liberia” program as a beacon of hope that stands to empower women to thrive in the tech industry, reducing gender gaps, and fostering a brighter future for Liberia’s digital landscape.
In closing, Ousman L. Kallay, iLab Liberia Country Director, said: “Today is a joyful and exciting day for the iLab family. We are happy that you took the courage to come for this training to learn about coding. We are glad that today, you know something about digital coding, and that you can work, analyze, and process data. We anticipate that as you leave this hall today, you will positively impact your different professional spaces, community, and society in general.”
Graduates of “SHECODE Liberia” pose for Group picture, holding Certificate of Completion in their hands
with SHECODE Liberia Inscriptions labeled at the back of their souvenir T-shirts. iLab Liberia, Friday, June 21, 2024
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