Empower African Youth in Software Development

by eHealth Africa
Empower African Youth in Software Development

Project Report | Nov 15, 2023
Exploring eHA Academy Cohort 5: Progress Highlight

By Tahir Buhari | Project Assurance

The first live session - Setting up Environment
The first live session - Setting up Environment

The eHealth Africa (eHA) Academy's ongoing Cohort 5 is shaping up to be a promising journey towards nurturing Africa's budding software developers. Here's a snapshot of the latest strides made by this initiative:

Overview

Founded in 2016 to address the scarcity of software developers in Guinea, the eHA Academy empowers young technology enthusiasts with essential computing skills, aiming to enhance healthcare solutions and digital innovation.

Recent Progress

Cohort 5, which started in June 2023, has been refining its approach based on past experiences. Enhancements include revamping course content, extending training duration, and refining the admission process. The curriculum covers crucial topics like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and interactive web development.

Achievements

  • Preparation/Registration: Over 800 applicants applied, and after rigorous testing, 60 committed candidates were selected.
  • Live Sessions: Successful completion of modules covering design tools, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript, with the Capstone Project remaining.
  • Alumni Network: Plans for an alumni network are underway, aiming to provide ongoing support and skill enhancement for past cohorts.

Upcoming Focus

The cohort is gearing up for the completion of Module 4, the Capstone Project, and subsequent graduation. Plans for internships and continued engagement with the alumni network are in progress.

Conclusion

Cohort 5's journey exemplifies the eHA Academy's commitment to empowering Africa's youth in software development. With ongoing improvements and a focus on nurturing talent, this initiative showcases the potential for positive technological advancements in Africa.

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

Jul 20, 2023
Applications are now open for Cohort 5

By Tahir Buhari | Project Manager

Mar 22, 2023
eHA Academy Celebrates 5th Cohort Graduation

By Tahir Buhari | Project Manager

About Project Reports

Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.

If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.

Sign up for updates

Organization Information

eHealth Africa

Location: Washington, DC - USA
Website:
eHealth Africa
Catherine Mitchell
Project Leader:
Catherine Mitchell
Washington , DC United States

Retired Project!

This project is no longer accepting donations.
 

Still want to help?

Find another project in Nigeria or in Education that needs your help.
Find a Project

Learn more about GlobalGiving

Teenage Science Students
Vetting +
Due Diligence

Snorkeler
Our
Impact

Woman Holding a Gift Card
Give
Gift Cards

Young Girl with a Bicycle
GlobalGiving
Guarantee

Get incredible stories, promotions, and matching offers in your inbox

WARNING: Javascript is currently disabled or is not available in your browser. GlobalGiving makes extensive use of Javascript and will not function properly with Javascript disabled. Please enable Javascript and refresh this page.