The Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC)

About W.TEC

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Our Work

The Women's Technology Empowerment Centre, W.TEC, is a Nigerian non-governmental organization working to encourage Nigerian girls and women to learn how to use technology as a means of empowering themselves socially and economically.

This is done through projects which build technology skills among women, as well as other technology literacy workshops. W.TEC will also research and publish works examining pivotal issues related to how African women use technology, barriers preventing or limiting technology use, and strategies for more efficient technology use.

W.TEC works in partnership with local and international NGOs, educational and research organizations.

W.TEC’s work with young women will take place through:
1. Technology literacy classes – Aimed at helping to develop a variety of technology skills
2. Technology-based projects – Where participants work and learn together
3. Work-placement / Internships – With innovative technology firms
4. Mentoring opportunities – With experienced technology professionals
5. Research - W.TEC will conduct research into how women are using technology with an eye on how they could better utilise technology for social and economic empowerment.