NGO empowers Kwara women with business, digital skills

A nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSFAI), has empowered 20 young women from underserved communities in Kwara State through its flagship programme, SheGrows Digital Bootcamp.

The 10-week bootcamp was designed to tackle socio-economic barriers faced by young women by equipping them with business, digital and soft skills relevant to today’s job market.

Supported by the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), the programme also aimed to create a sustainable platform for young women to break the cycle of poverty, reduce dependence on external financial aid, and take control of their futures.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony for the participants, the organisation’s Executive Director, Nafisat Bakare, said the initiative provided participants with structured training sessions, mentorship, and hands-on learning activities to build competencies that would position them for self-employment or integration into the formal workforce.

“The SheGrows Digital Bootcamp was created to empower girls and young women in underserved communities with digital, business, and life skills that enhance their employability, promote self-reliance, and foster long-term economic empowerment.

“Over the course of the training, participants received practical instruction in areas such as social media management and advertising, graphic design, and essential life skills.

” Through group activities, interactive sessions, and personal assessments, they acquired foundational knowledge that can be directly applied to entrepreneurial or employment opportunities,” she said.

Bakare added that the initiative would enable the beneficiaries to either secure decent jobs or start and scale their own ventures, thereby accessing economic opportunities, improving their livelihoods, and achieving financial independence.