UN Women Kenya, in partnership with Siemens AG, AUC, and ITU, is launching the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps.
Two fully funded residential coding camps will be held in Nairobi in August and September 2025, empowering 100 girls and young women (ages 17–25) with hands-on training in coding, AI, cybersecurity, civic tech, and digital entrepreneurship.

Summary of UN Women African Girls Can Code Initiative

• Host: UN Women
• Category: Traning
• Eligible Countries: AU Member States
• Reward: Fully funded camp + certificate
• Deadline: 24 July 2025

About UN Women African Girls Can Code Initiative

The UN Women African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps is a unique opportunity for African girls aged 17 to 25 to gain practical tech skills and explore careers in ICT. Through an intensive two-week boot camp, participants will learn coding, robotics, and digital literacy while developing leadership and personal growth. If you're passionate about technology and ready to shape Africa's digital future, this program is for you.

UN Women African Girls Can Code Initiative Benefits

• Join a fully sponsored tech bootcamp covering coding, AI, cybersecurity, civic tech, and more
• Engage in hands-on learning and real-world digital challenges
• Receive mentorship from women in STEM, AGCCI alumni, and industry experts
• Explore gender equality, SDGs, and digital tools for social change
• Participate in sessions on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Technology-Facilitated GBV (TFGBV)
• Learn to design and pitch digital solutions for community issues
• Gain access to leadership, advocacy, and digital safety networks

UN Women African Girls Can Code Initiative Eligibility

• Be a girl or young woman aged 17–25
• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Have basic digital or computer literacy
• Show interest in technology, innovation, or coding
• Be able to commit fully to the camp duration
• Communicate effectively in English or Kiswahili
• Be passionate about gender equality and community development

How to Apply for UN Women African Girls Can Code Initiative

To be considered, applicants must:

• Complete the application form
• Provide a valid email and phone number (parent/guardian's if under 18)
• Select preferred camp: Camp I: 16–29 August 2025
• Camp II: 6–19 September 2025
• If under 18, upload a signed parent/guardian authorization (template provided

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