Digital Skills For Africa

20/03/2025

𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙬𝙚!

In partner with the Malawi Government - Department of arts Malawi, with funding from UNESCO, we are delighted to host the Digital Skills for Women Creatives in Malawi workshop! 🎨💻

📍 Lilongwe, Malawi

📅 20-21 March 2025

📌 Lingadzi Inn

This workshop, led by the Kwathu Kollective, and it will equip women creatives with essential skills in Gender Equality, Business Development, and Digital Skills, empowering them to thrive in the digital economy. 🌍💡

Join us as we build a more inclusive and innovative creative industry in Malawi! 🇲🇼

🔗 Learn more & register: digitalskillsforafrica.com/women-creatives-2024-ll-workshop

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17/03/2025

Empowering Women Creatives with ! 🎨💻

We have been away for a while, revamping our e-learning system, and tying together some loose ends, but we are back, and ready to get to business!

The Digital Skills for Africa Business Development Lead, Abigail Zingani, is this week in Blantyre, Malawi, bringing hands-on training to women creatives in Malawi!

In collaboration with Kwathu Kollective, the Malawi Government - Department of Arts will deliver a part of the workshop via , and this workshop will help artists leverage digital platforms for growth and visibility.

💡 Session Highlight: Digital Marketing for Artists

✅ Learn how to:

✔ Use digital marketing tools effectively
✔ Build an online portfolio or profile
✔ Develop tailored marketing strategies
✔ Study successful case examples of artists thriving online

🎯 Outcome: will leave with practical skills to reach wider audiences, market their work effectively, and grow their businesses.

🔗 More details & registration: https://digitalskillsforafrica.com/digital-skills-for-women-creatives/

30/06/2024

Happy Day of !

The Day of Africa’s Scientific Renaissance is a momentous occasion that celebrates the continent’s history of scientific achievements. As we commemorate this day, we reflect on Africa’s contributions to modern science and technology.

We particularly reflect on our partnership with the University of Malawi - UNIMA and the Ntha Foundation in May, as we co-hosted the 2024 Conference, which focused on ‘Scaling Impact of EdTech Innovations in Malawi.’ The event highlighted advancements in hashtag in Malawi.

At Digital Skills For Africa, we believe empowering individuals with digital skills is key to driving this renaissance forward.

As we commemorate , we commit to a few shared values: Adaptation, Feasibility, and Sustainability: https://digitalskillsforafrica.com/africa-day-of-scientific-renaissance/

16/06/2024

Today as we commemorate the , we at Digital Skills For Africa are proud to join hands with all Africans and international development partners in celebrating the courage, resilience, and potential of African children.

This day, with its roots in the historic Soweto Uprising of 1976, is a powerful reminder of the importance of education and the right of every child to access quality learning opportunities.

At Digital Skills For Africa, we partner with leading organisations to democratise digital access and train Africa's next tech giants. We believe in the transformative power of education, and are committed to equipping young Africans with the digital skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.

Check out our recent trainings, and enroll in one of our courses: https://digitalskillsforafrica.com/day-of-african-child-2024/

25/05/2024

This , we reaffirm our commitment to educating every African child to be fit for the 21st century. We are dedicated to equipping African youth with the digital skills and knowledge essential for thriving in an ever-evolving global landscape.

Our programmes are designed to bridge the digital divide and ensure that every African child has access to quality education and the tools they need to succeed. By focusing on digital literacy, coding, and innovative learning methods, we empower young Africans to become the leaders, innovators, and change-makers of tomorrow. We believe that by investing in the education of our youth, we are investing in the future of Africa.

On this Africa Day, we celebrate the educators, students, and communities who are championing the cause of education across the continent. We also recognize the importance of collaboration and partnerships in achieving our shared goals. We reaffirm our commitment to educating every African child to be fit for the 21st century. By providing the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the digital world, we can empower our youth to drive innovation, economic growth, and social progress across Africa.

ℍ𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕪 𝔸𝕗𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪! https://digitalskillsforafrica.com/africa-day-2024/

07/05/2024

We are delighted to cohost this year's EdTech@Unima Conference.

Learn more about it, and find out how you can be a part on our website: https://digitalskillsforafrica.com/edtechunima-2024-conference-overview/

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming EdTech@UNIMA2024 Conference, set to take place on Thursday 16th May and Friday 17th May, 2024, at the prestigious Economics Building at the University of Malawi. This two-day event promises to be an exciting opportunity for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking within the realm of educational technology (EdTech).

Please note that touring the exhibit is free, but each exhibiting delegate is required to pay a registration fee of MK15,000 to contribute towards conference logistics.

All delegates (both touring and exhibiting) have the option to pay MK16,000 per day for lunch and refreshments. Delegates may also choose to pay an additional MK20,000 for the exclusive EdTech@UNIMA2024 golf shirt!

To secure your participation in this groundbreaking conference, we kindly request that you register and confirm your attendance by Friday 10th May 2024 using the following link: https://forms.gle/Ypj9s4s2gbQqEztf7

For further details, click on the link: https://digitalskillsforafrica.com/edtechunima-2024-conference-overview/

07/05/2024

Are you an ICT/BIT (Digital, Data, or Media) Specialist passionate about sharing your expertise with others?

Join Digital Skills For Africa as a trainer/tutor, and become a part of our mission to bridge the digital divide in Africa by empowering individuals with essential digital skills.

At Digital Skills For Africa, our mission is to empower individuals across the African continent with the transformative capabilities of digital skills. We are dedicated to fostering a future where every African, regardless of background or location, has access to high-quality, inclusive, and personalized learning experiences through our Learning Management System (LMS).

Learn more, and join us:

Are you an ICT (Digital, Data, or Media) Specialist passionate about sharing your expertise with others? Join the Digital Skills for Africa (DSA) platform as a trainer and become an integral part of our mission to bridge the digital divide in Africa by empowering individuals with essential digital s...

25/04/2024

🌟 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟𝗦! 🌟

Join us this Saturday for an empowering online workshop in commemoration of the ! 💻💪

This workshop has been organised between the Kwathu Kollective and Girl Up, (United Nations Foundation), and it is fully-sponsored by the Ntha Foundation.

Let's learn, connect, and empower each other in the digital world! Find out more details, and register via our website: https://digitalskillsforafrica.com/online-safety-for-women/

07/04/2024

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 (FREE WORKSHOP)

Are you ready to establish your online presence but unsure where to start? Join us for an immersive one-week workshop on 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝗽 𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 (𝗡𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀). This workshop will be conducted both in-person (in Lilongwe, Malawi) and online; and it will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to create a professional website using WordPress, without any coding experience required.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: April 22nd – April 26th, 2024
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM (CAT)
𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 5 days
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Hybrid (at the Kwathu Kollective (Kwathu Kowork) Hub in Lilongwe, Malawi, and Virtual sessions via Zoom)
𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲: English

Apply via the website by the 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰:

Are you ready to establish your online presence but unsure where to start? Join us for an immersive one-week workshop on How to Set Up a Website (No Code: WordPress).