Digital Skills Training to Girls in Gboko

The Digital Skills Training to Girls project in Gboko has been stalled due to the non-receipt of donations from the GlobalGiving platform. Compounding this challenge, the June 24, 2024, arson attack on our ICT community center has left the project critical for empowering rural girls with essential 21st-century digital skills in a state of difficulty. This disruption severely affects the opportunities for rural girls, who need digital upskilling most urgently.

Appeal for Support

We are now at a critical stage of sourcing funds to acquire new ICT equipment and resume our Digital Skills Training to Girls project. .

We warmly appeal to all potential donors and philanthropists to support us in rebuilding and continuing this vital initiative.

We sincerely thank those who contributed to the project before the incident. Your donations have already made a positive impact on the lives of the girls involved, and we hope to continue this transformative journey with your support.

Reporting Period: February 5, 2022 – April 2024

Since its launch on February 5, 2022, the Digital Skills Training for School Girls project by Gender Equality Club Nigeria has made significant strides in bridging the gender digital divide among schoolgirls in Gboko, Benue State.

2022 Progress

During the pilot phase (February – December 2022), the project successfully trained 50 schoolgirls from two secondary schools in Gboko. The initiative provided hands-on digital skills training, equipping participants with essential ICT knowledge to enhance their educational and career readiness.

2023 Achievements

In 2023, the project gained international recognition through its acceptance on the GlobalGiving platform. A fundraising campaign was launched, receiving $1,100 USD in donations as of April 2024. With this support, the project expanded its reach, impacting over 150 schoolgirls across three secondary schools.

The training notably prepared the girls to confidently participate in JAMB’s UTME computer-based examinations a critical entry assessment into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Many participants, aged 16 to 20, were handling computers for the first time through this program.

Setback in 2024

Tragically, on June 24, 2024, the project suffered a major setback due to an arson attack that destroyed the ICT Resource Centre, including all computers and training equipment. This has temporarily halted physical training activities.

Our last project report was published on March 11, 2025, titled The Impact of Turf Time on the Project. Despite ongoing challenges, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing gender equality in the technology space. We may be struggling but we are not giving up.

Current Needs & Call for Support

Despite the setback, Gender Equality Club Nigeria remains committed to continuing this vital work. The team is actively seeking:

• Local partnerships and collaborations

• Community resource support

• Grants and philanthropic funding opportunities

Our goal is to restore the ICT Resource Centre and resume training to reach even more girls many of whom are just beginning their digital journey as teenagers and young adults.

Support Our Mission

We call on philanthropic organizations, international development partners, and individuals to support this transformative program. Your contribution will help us rebuild and continue empowering girls through digital education, opening pathways to brighter futures.

We look forward to your support.