Airtel Africa Foundation Launches "Tech For Her" Program

August 8, 2025
Posted by: Evans Asare

Airtel Africa Foundation Launches “Tech For Her” Program to Empower Young Women

The Airtel Africa Foundation has officially launched its “Tech For Her” program, a transformative pan-African digital skills initiative aimed at equipping young women in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia with the necessary tools to thrive in the global tech industry [2]. This intensive five-week online program, delivered in partnership with Tertiary DNS, represents a significant investment in Africa’s future by empowering women with in-demand skills, comprehensive support, and mentorship opportunities [3].

Bridging the Gender Gap in Tech

The “Tech For Her” program addresses the critical issue of gender inequality within the technology sector [2]. Shockingly, UNESCO statistics reveal that women comprise only 30% of tech professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa, and their representation in software development roles is a mere 2-8% . Therefore, this initiative strives to level the playing field by providing women with industry-relevant skills and pathways to high-growth tech roles [2].

Comprehensive Training and Support

The program offers over 100 hours of training, employing a flexible model that includes weekend sessions for working professionals and weekday classes for non-working participants [2]. Participants will receive training in high-demand digital skills, including:

Linux Administration [4]
Cybersecurity [3][4]
Data Analytics [3][4]

Moreover, graduates will receive 12 months of continuous skill development support [3]. Those who achieve scores of 90% or higher will qualify for valuable internship opportunities at Airtel Africa and structured mentorship from industry leaders [3].

Commitment to Inclusion

The Airtel Africa Foundation is deeply committed to gender equity and inclusion . As such, the program reserves 30% of training slots for women from rural and underserved communities, while 40% of training seats prioritize applicants from low-income households [5].

A Call to Action

Applications for the “Tech For Her” program opened on August 7, 2025, via Airtel’s country-specific portals [3][4]:

Kenya: https://premium.dspyder.uk/kenya/kenya.php [4]
Uganda: https://premium.dspyder.uk/uganda/uganda.php [4]
Zambia: https://premium.dspyder.uk/zambia/zambia.php [4]

The Airtel Africa Foundation encourages all eligible young women to seize this opportunity to unlock their potential and contribute to Africa’s digital future [3][6].

Investing in Africa’s Future

Dr. Segun Ogunsanya, Chair of Airtel Africa Foundation, emphasized that Africa’s digital revolution cannot reach its full potential without gender equity [3]. By investing in women, the “Tech For Her” program fosters sustainable economic transformation and helps to level the playing field within the technology sector [3]. Annika Poutiainen, a committee member of the foundation, further highlighted the ambition to nurture a pipeline of female tech leaders who will drive innovation both within Africa and beyond [3].