ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Program is designed to bridge the digital divide facing marginalized young women by equipping them with digital, life, and employability skills needed to participate meaningfully in the digital economy.
The program focuses on young women living in underserved communities, including informal settlements, rural areas, registered refugees, and persons with disabilities. Many of these young women face barriers such as limited access to quality digital training, lack of digital devices, and few opportunities for work‑based learning. SisTech addresses these challenges through structured digital skills training, access to digital tools, and pathways to employment and entrepreneurship.
Participants receive intermediate digital literacy training delivered through girls‑only centers, complemented by life skills coaching, mentorship, and labour market integration support. The program also introduces innovative approaches to digital access, including community‑based digital hubs and a revolving fund that supports affordable computer ownership.
The SisTech Program promotes social inclusion, confidence‑building, and economic empowerment, while creating safe learning spaces that enable young women to develop skills, build networks, and pursue dignified work opportunities.
WHO QUALIFIES?
The program is open to young women aged 18–35 years, refugees and persons with disabilities who:
· Are living in informal settlements, rural communities, or marginalized contexts
· Are interested in digital skills, employment, or entrepreneurship
Young women facing multiple forms of exclusion are strongly encouraged to apply.
LOCATION
The program operates in:
Nairobi County (Mathare, Kibera, and Mukuru informal settlements)
Nyamira County (rural communities)
DURATION
The program runs from Jan 2026 to Dec 2027.
ABOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER
NairoBits Trust is a Kenyan organization with over 25 years of experience empowering marginalized youth through digital, creative, and technology‑based training.
NairoBits has supported over 300,000 young people, equipping them with digital, multimedia, and life skills that enhance employability and entrepreneurship. Through its Innovation & Technology programs, NairoBits combines technical training, soft skills development, mentorship, and industry linkages to support young people, especially young women, to thrive in the digital economy.
NairoBits has a strong track record of working in informal settlements and rural communities, delivering inclusive, gender‑responsive programs that transform lives and expand access to decent work opportunities.
IMPLEMENTING PARTNER CONTACT DETAILS
Website: https://www.nairobits.com/