The Girls and Young Women Empowerment project, including the Jovia Programme, was nominated among the top five 2023 WSIS Prize champions globally, highlighting its role in supporting ICT training and startup incubation for young women in Tanzania.
Apps and Girls' Jovia Programme has achieved a remarkable milestone by being nominated among the top five finalists for the 2023 WSIS (World Summit on the Information Society) Prize. This prestigious nomination recognizes the program's outstanding contribution to ICT training and startup incubation for young women in Tanzania.
The WSIS Prize selection process is highly competitive, with submissions from organizations worldwide working to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through technology. Being selected as a top five finalist places the Jovia Programme among the most impactful ICT initiatives globally.
The nomination specifically acknowledges the program's holistic approach to empowering young women through digital skills training, entrepreneurship development, and ongoing mentorship support. The judges were particularly impressed by the program's measurable outcomes and sustainable impact model.
Since its inception, the Jovia Programme has reached thousands of young women across multiple regions of Tanzania, providing them with skills ranging from basic digital literacy to advanced programming and business development.
This nomination has generated significant media attention both locally and internationally, shining a spotlight on the important work being done to close the gender gap in technology. It also opens doors for potential partnerships and funding opportunities to scale the program's impact.
The Apps and Girls team is grateful for this recognition and remains committed to continuing their mission of empowering girls and young women through technology education and entrepreneurship support.
