The e-Conomy report 2020 highlights Africa’s promising tech landscape, noting 690,000 professional developers in the region, with half concentrated in countries like Egypt and Nigeria. By 2025, the internet economy could add $180 billion to Africa’s GDP. Despite this, economic challenges like inflation and unemployment hinder accessible tech education for many young Africans. To bridge this gap, several nonprofit organizations are stepping in.
Tech4dev aims to empower millions with tech skills through initiatives like the Women Techsters Program. Similarly, Ingressive for Good (I4G) provides micro-scholarships and opportunities, supported by donations like Google’s $250,000 contribution.
She Code Africa, founded by Ada Nduka Oyom, focuses on empowering women in tech, offering programs and mentorship. Lastly, Devcareer, founded by Hacksultan, supports developers with free resources and mentorship, initiated from a community-funded laptop program.
These nonprofits are paving the way for Africa’s tech future.
Question: How can more individuals and organizations get involved in supporting tech education initiatives in Africa?
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