PTCF Gains Kogi Ministries' Support for Girls in Tech
Protect the Child Foundation (PTCF) has secured the backing of the Kogi State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the Kogi State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology for its Girls in Technology Project. During advocacy visits, PTCF representatives, including Programme Officer Sarah Atawodi, met with key officials such as Commissioner Mrs Acharu Okpanachi and Commissioner Dr Adeniyi Aderigbibe Helen.
The initiative, funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by ActionAid Nigeria, aims to train 50 girls in mobile phone repair, a male-dominated field, while also providing entrepreneurial and financial literacy skills. The project addresses concerns over technology-facilitated sexual and gender-based violence (TF-SGBV) and emphasizes the importance of digital safety.
The initiative aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including quality education and gender equality. PTCF aims to empower girls for sustainable livelihoods and bridge the gender gap in technology.
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