Uwani Hub!
We are improving access, introducing Information and Communication Technologies and equipping girls and women with digital skills needed for sustainable economic growth in their personal and professional lives.
Our Mission
In line with one of the targets of SDGs Goal No 5, our mission is to achieve Gender Equality by promoting and supporting the use of information and communication technologies to empower women and girls.
Our Vision
Our vision is to facilitate the creation of hubs in different rural townships, hubs set up to explore and equip individuals with digital skills. Hubs set up to provide a safe and conducive environment for girls and women to do tech.
Our Goal
Providing a safe and conducive environment for young people who want to do Tech in Ijebu-Imusin area of Ogun state. Especially girls and women.
About Uwani Foundation!
We are a non profit that works to teach and inspire young people to be prosumers of technology that will aid in solving societal problems through the funding of ICT training and programmes. We are duly registered as a non-stock corporation in the state of Delaware, USA. #UwaniHub.
Our Story
Our story is quite interesting and full of twists. What started out as an office space turned out to be a hub used to empower young people who are curious about tech.
News & Updates
Yaay, we are taking part in the Equals commitment
We recently got nominated for the Equals Digital Skills Fund in the first quarter of year 2019. To say we were excited and grateful to whoever nominated us for this grant would be an understatement. Not forgetting to be thankful to the Web Foundation team for...
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The future of Edtech in Africa – What I See It Become
Recently i sat an a EdTech panel at the African Women in Technology 2019 conference, and i was amazed to see participants come from all over the country, as well as far Katsina. It felt liberating being given the opportunity to share, learn and make an impact. Before...
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What does it mean to be digitally skilled?
You have probably heard a lot about digital skills - seems everyone is talking about it these days. It has become something every individual is expected to possess. While different academicians and professionals have given different meanings of what they believe it...
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As a non-profit and free service, We have some side running costs associated with being able to stay open to all. We could really use your help in offsetting these costs.
We need computers
More computers mean more access to the internet and our women and girls can take part in the free workshops at the same time.
$508 Donated
Solar Inverter Installation
Once we have the power generation problem solved, we are halfway through providing our free resources and workshops to more women and girls.
$412.08 Donated
Help us with running costs
As a non-profit and free service, We have some side running costs associated with being able to stay open to all. We could really use your help in offsetting these costs.
$1690.00 Donated
Featured Sponsors
Geobajas Hotel opened in December 2002, has been providing accommodation and restaurant services to visitors and guests in its community. Without them, our hub will not exist as they are kind enough to offer us a space to use for our activities.
The World Wide Web Foundation was established in 2009 by web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee to advance the open web as a public good and a basic right. They are an independent, international organisation fighting for digital equality — a world where everyone can access the web and use it to improve their lives.
One of the key goals of the EQUALS Digital Skills Fund created by the German Development Foundation is to facilitate appropriate digital skills training for up to 10,000 women and girls which includes the use of technology for social change and entrepreneurship.
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
To reach out to us, you can use the contact form here or send us an email.
Uwani Hub, GeoBajas Hotel, Ijebu-Imusin, Ogun State, Nigeria.
SMS or WhatsApp: +2348093944674
Email Us
hello@uwani.org