Skillher Blog

A woman in a recent Guardian article described her experience in a women-in-tech network as “a game-changer.” As important as they are, it wasn’t a coding bootcamp or some expensive course that made the difference. It was the community . It was the encouragement . It was the small wins that added up over time . And honestly? That hit home for us—because we’ve seen the same thing happen right here at SkillHer. We’ve Always Known the Truth For women—especially in Africa—breaking into tech or building something for yourself isn’t just about learning a new skill. It’s about: Feeling like you belong in new rooms Knowing you’re not alone when imposter syndrome kicks in Having people who will cheer you on, even when life gets busy or messy We’ve seen women start SkillHer programs unsure of themselves… and leave with job offers, business plans, and a real sense of "I can do this." Credentials Are Great. But Confidence? That’s Gold. We love to see our members c...

 🛠️ July 15 | World Youth Skills Day This isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder that skills are the currency of freedom—and young women deserve a fair shot. At SkillHer , we don’t just teach skills. We build confidence. We build access. We build women who are ready to lead, earn, and shape their world. From digital know-how to storytelling, tech to entrepreneurship, we’re on a mission to make skills the superpower every African girl carries into her future. 🚀 The world doesn’t change by waiting. It changes when more women learn, build, and own their next move . Here’s to every woman in the SkillHer community who’s choosing growth. And to the next wave of women who are just getting started—there’s space for you here. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #SkillHerWorks #SkillsArePower #SheBuildsCapacity #LearnLeadEarn #DigitalForHer

We’re excited to share that in a new partnership development, SkillHer has received a grant as part of an NGO Support Initiative funded by the Ford Foundation and implemented by the d evelopment Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) . This support marks a significant boost to our ongoing work equipping women with practical skills, and we’re channeling it directly into our Signature  SkillHer Skills Acquisition Workshop (SkillHer SAW) Project  to empower women and young girls with relevant, income-generating skills at no cost. A Movement to Strengthen Women-Led NGOs The initiative, driven by dRPC, is designed to uplift community-based and women-led organizations doing impactful but often under-resourced work. Through targeted funding, strategic support, and visibility amplification, the initiative is helping establishments like SkillHer build stronger operational capacity and deepen their reach. As part of the cohort, SkillHer is thrilled to expand our ability to deliver val...