African Girls Can Code Initiative Camps

Are you a girl aged 17 to 25, passionate about technology, leadership, and social change? Do you aspire to become a coder, innovator, or digital entrepreneur? The African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) is back, and we’re looking for YOU!

🖥️ About African Girls Can Code Initiative Camps

The AGCCI 2025 Camps aim to equip 100 girls and young women across Kenya with world-class digital skills, mentorship, and leadership training to become active shapers of Africa’s digital future.

Key Details:

• Date Published: July 19, 2025
• Application Deadline: July 24, 2025
• Opportunity Location: Kenya
• Eligible Locations: Kenya

Organizers:

The initiative is hosted by UN Women Kenya in partnership with:

• Siemens AG
• African Union Commission (AUC)
• International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

In collaboration with:

• Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy
• Ministry of Gender
• Ministry of Education

Camp Schedule:

• Camp 1: August 16–29, 2025 (50 participants)
• Camp 2: September 6–19, 2025 (50 participants)

Both camps will take place in Nairobi, Kenya.

🎁 Benefits of Participating

Successful applicants will:

• Participate in a fully sponsored residential tech bootcamp covering:
  • Coding
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Civic Tech
  • Platform Economy
• Engage in hands-on learning, peer-to-peer collaboration, and real-world digital challenges.
• Receive mentorship from leading women in STEM, AGCCI alumni, and tech professionals.
• Deepen their understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment frameworks, such as:
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Beijing Platform for Action
• Explore how digital tools can drive social change.
• Participate in interactive sessions on:
  • Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
  • Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV)
• Learn to design and pitch impactful digital solutions addressing local community challenges.
• Access ongoing opportunities in leadership, advocacy, digital safety, and youth networks.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

• Be a girl or young woman aged 17–25 from Kenya, especially from marginalized or underserved communities.
• Be a student or recent graduate with an interest in tech, coding, or digital innovation.
• Girls and young women with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply (inclusive access and support will be provided).
• Prior coding experience is an added advantage but not mandatory. All you need is motivation, curiosity, and a commitment to learn and lead.

📋 Application Process

Deadline: July 24, 2025

To apply, you must:

1. Complete the online application form.
2. Provide:
   • A valid email address.
   • A valid phone number (parent/guardian’s number if under 18).
3. Indicate the camp you are available to attend:
   • Camp 1: August 16–29, 2025
   • Camp 2: September 6–19, 2025
4. For minors (below 18 years), provide signed authorization from your parent/guardian (template provided in the registration link).

📜 Join the AGCCI Movement

Since its implementation in Kenya in 2022, AGCCI has impacted 113 girls and young women, equipping them with digital skills, boosting their confidence, and empowering them to become leaders and innovators in their communities. This is your chance to join a regional movement transforming Africa’s digital future — one girl at a time.

📅 Important Dates

• Application Deadline: July 24, 2025
• Camp 1: August 16–29, 2025
• Camp 2: September 6–19, 2025

📄 Additional Resources

• Call for Applications: African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps (PDF)
• More Details on AGCCI Camps
• Apply Here

Take this opportunity to shape your future and Africa’s digital landscape! 🚀

• Participate in a fully sponsored residential tech bootcamp (coding, AI, cybersecurity, civic tech, platform economy, etc.)
• Engage in hands-on learning, peer-to-peer collaboration, and real-world digital challenges.
• Receive mentorship from leading women in STEM, AGCCI alumni, and tech professionals.
• Deepen their understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment including frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Beijing Platform for Action, and explore how digital tools can drive social change.
• Take part in interactive sessions on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), building awareness and strategies for safe, inclusive digital engagement.
• Learn how to design and pitch impactful digital solutions addressing local community challenges.
• Access ongoing opportunities in leadership, advocacy, digital safety, and youth networks.