About HerTEAM

Many young women in Nigeria have the interest and potential to build thriving careers in technology. Yet, the road is filled with socio-economic challenges that make it difficult for them to take the first step, especially in rural and semi-urban communities.

Gender bias is one of the biggest obstacles. From childhood, many girls are encouraged to pursue traditional roles, leading them to believe that technical fields are not for them. According to the Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics, women remain vastly underrepresented in technical and engineering disciplines.

Limited access to funding, tools, and resources further compounds the issue. While many unemployed women have great ideas for tech businesses, they often struggle to secure financial support. High-quality hardware and tools are expensive, making it nearly impossible for young women living below the poverty line to practice their skills or take on freelance jobs.

Learning opportunities are often too expensive or not flexible enough for women to balance family responsibilities. Because of this, girls interested in technology, innovation, or design are blocked from discovering fields where they could excel and build sustainable incomes.

A 2022 United Nations Women report reveals that women's exclusion from the digital world has cost $1 trillion in GDP in low- and middle-income countries over the last decade—a loss projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2025 if nothing changes.

HerTEAM steps forward with a targeted solution built on economic empowerment and intentional inclusion. We focus on creating direct opportunities for women in the FCT to master technical skills and entrepreneurship.

We remove traditional barriers to entry through hands-on technical training, giving young women the confidence and practical skills they need to step into the digital economy.

Our commitment doesn't end at graduation. To ensure our participants can immediately monetize their new skills, HerTEAM provides 3 months of post-program support. This includes direct mentorship and guidance to help graduates execute personal gigs and establish their own businesses.

The talent is in our communities, they simply need the training, the tools, and a system that believes in them. That system is HerTEAM.