Her Initiative (European Friends Fund)
Led by young women, Her Initiative offers innovative programs to equip young women with skills and resources, promoting digital inclusion and job market access.
What is it about?
Led by young women, Her Initiative offers innovative programs to equip young women with the education, skills, and resources needed to enter the workforce or start their own businesses. Her Initiative aims to break down barriers by leveraging technology to promote digital inclusion for girls and young women. For instance, the Panda Digital platform provides learning programs in Swahili via SMS for young women with limited internet access, while Digimali Clubs help young female entrepreneurs grow their online businesses. Since its founding in 2019, Her Initiative has reached over 15,000 girls and young women through its programs, supporting over 200 women in starting businesses via Panda on the Ground and enabling 2,805 others to digitize their businesses.