MTN Rwanda has signed a one-year partnership with Girls Tech Ventures, a non-profit organization that aims to empower girls and women with technology skills. The partnership, valued at 50 million Rwandan francs, will provide training and equipment to girls in rural areas of the Eastern Province. The initiative is part of MTN's "MTN Tujyanemo" program, which seeks to promote digital inclusion and innovation in Rwanda.
The partnership will focus on providing technology training to 600 girls in rural areas, as well as 2,500 women entrepreneurs and 3,000 students from 20 schools in the Eastern Province. Girls Tech Ventures will provide training on basic computer skills, internet usage, and STEM education. The organization aims to bridge the digital divide and provide equal opportunities for girls and women in Rwanda.
According to Alain Numa, head of MTN Rwanda's community development program, the partnership with Girls Tech Ventures was chosen from among 302 applications. The program will run for one year and will benefit 6,100 people. MTN Rwanda will also provide equipment, including computers, to support the training program.
Mukamusonera Dative, executive director of Girls Tech Ventures, said that the partnership with MTN Rwanda will enable the organization to expand its reach and provide more girls with technology skills. The organization has been working in Rwanda for several years, providing technology training and equipment to girls in rural areas.
The partnership between MTN Rwanda and Girls Tech Ventures is part of a broader effort to promote digital inclusion and innovation in Rwanda. The country's government has prioritized ICT development as a key sector for economic growth and poverty reduction. The partnership aims to contribute to this effort by empowering girls and women with technology skills.
MTN Rwanda's "MTN Tujyanemo" program is a broader initiative that aims to promote digital inclusion and innovation in Rwanda. The program includes a range of activities, including training and mentorship programs for entrepreneurs and innovators. The partnership with Girls Tech Ventures is part of this program.
The partnership between MTN Rwanda and Girls Tech Ventures has been welcomed by stakeholders, who see it as a positive step towards promoting digital inclusion and empowerment of girls and women in Rwanda. The partnership is expected to have a lasting impact on the lives of girls and women in rural areas, and to contribute to the country's economic growth and development.
Key points
- The partnership between MTN Rwanda and Girls Tech Ventures has a commitment of 50 million Rwandan francs.
- The program will benefit 6,100 people, including 600 girls in rural areas, 2,500 women entrepreneurs, and 3,000 students.
- The partnership aims to promote digital inclusion and empowerment of girls and women in Rwanda.
