Practical Insights on Women in Tech for ICT4D Projects

Technology Supporting Weak Ties Amplify Women’s Entrepreneurship

Technology Supporting Weak Ties Amplify Women’s Entrepreneurship

Published on: Sep 11 2025 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
While development practitioners obsess over access to capital and business training, groundbreaking research from The Gambia reveals something far more powerful:...
Apply Now: $100,000 for African Women Technology Founders

Apply Now: $100,000 for African Women Technology Founders

Published on: Sep 08 2025 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
Africa’s women entrepreneurs face a staggering $42 billion financing gap, and traditional venture capital continues failing them spectacularly. They need...
Women Find Multiple Barriers to Using Digital Payments in India

Women Find Multiple Barriers to Using Digital Payments in India

Published on: Apr 24 2025 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Women Find Multiple Barriers to Using Digital Payments in India
Savitri Singh, 36, is a street vendor in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, operating her cart of fresh fruits and vegetables for almost six years. With a QR code prominently...
Exciting Evidence: How GenAI Can Improve Outcomes for Girls

Exciting Evidence: How GenAI Can Improve Outcomes for Girls

Published on: Apr 03 2025 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Exciting Evidence: How GenAI Can Improve Outcomes for Girls
Over the past year, Girl Effect, like many organizations, has been exploring how to best harness the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI...
Apply Now: $500,000 to Bridge the Gender Digital Divide in India

Apply Now: $500,000 to Bridge the Gender Digital Divide in India

Published on: Dec 23 2024 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Women’s economic empowerment is critical to sustainable development in India (and globally). Yet, the gender digital divide continues to erode progress in women’s...
Apply Now: £500,000 for Digital Violence Against Women and Girls Reduction Solutions

Apply Now: £500,000 for Digital Violence Against Women and Girls Reduction Solutions

Published on: Nov 18 2024 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is preventable. We can prevent violence through multiple pathways: by preventing violence before it occurs, particularly...
Apply Now: TechGirls USA Training Program for STEM Careers

Apply Now: TechGirls USA Training Program for STEM Careers

Published on: Nov 11 2024 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
The global gender gap in technology remains significant. Women and girls are often underrepresented in technology access, digital literacy, and STEM skills. It...
Apply Now: $85,000 for Women Social Impact ICT Entrepreneurs

Apply Now: $85,000 for Women Social Impact ICT Entrepreneurs

Published on: Oct 21 2024 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
Talented women are often told that a career in technology isn’t for them and recent researches shows that investors are hesitant to invest in businesses founded...
How Can African Women Bridge the Digital Gender Gap?

How Can African Women Bridge the Digital Gender Gap?

Published on: Oct 02 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on How Can African Women Bridge the Digital Gender Gap?
There is a harsh reality in digital development: Women need much more than a phone to bridge the digital gender gap.  They needed to overcome the gender norms...
6 Principles for Gender Equitable Artificial Intelligence Solutions

6 Principles for Gender Equitable Artificial Intelligence Solutions

Published on: Aug 22 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 6 Principles for Gender Equitable Artificial Intelligence Solutions
Artificial intelligence and machine learning based solutions hold a promise of becoming a transformative force in multiple facets of humanitarian and development...