OUR IMPACT

WTEC - She Can With ICT

OUR IMPACT

W.TEC was one of the first organizations working in the gender and technology space in Nigeria. Since 2008, we have worked hard to educate the wider public about the importance of gender equality in technology through training, speaking at conferences, hosting public discussions, media interviews and presenting our results and alumnae.

In Details

 

The First:

    • In 2008, W.TEC launched the first female-only technology camp in Nigeria
    • In 2010, W.TEC was awarded our first research grant by the International Research Development Centre (IDRC) to explore radio’s use as a tool for women’s empowerment. The results of this study contributed to empirical évidence used when WFM 91.7 (Women’s FM) – Nigeria’s first radio station for women – was set-up in 2015
    • In 2014, the Federal Ministry of Communication Technology, W.TEC and WITIN designed and implemented the first nation-wide technology club for girls: the ‘Digital Girls Club’
    • In 2017, W.TEC launched its first Girls Camp outside Lagos
    • In 2017, W.TEC launched its first Kids Technology Camp
    • In 2017, W.TEC expanded the technology afterschool club to Primary School
    • In 2017, W.TEC was featured on Wikipedia on our own page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_Technology_Empowerment_Centre

By the numbers:

      • 35,241  women & girls have been reached through W.TEC technology camps, afterschool clubs & other programmes
      • 86.21% of alumnae surveyed states that participating in the W.TEC programme inspired them to pursue a STEM-related career path
      • 24.14% of our alumnae surveyed are either studying or have completed a STEM degree in a tertiary institution
      • 57.47% of our alumnae surveyed are using the technology skills and knowledge from the W.TEC programme to generate income for themselves
      • Trained 120 youth as volunteer technology instructors
      • Over 1,800 women have started or grown business following SHE CAN WITH ICT trainings
      • Worked in 19 states across Nigeria
      • Supported 36 Nigerian public libraries to become more efficient information providers using technology
      • Over 1,000 people have attended W.TEC’s women & ICT-themed discussions
      • 18,750 girls have learnt to use the web safely
      • 358 girls have been trained as film-makers

Awards & Honours:

  • In 2022 W.TEC received a Presidential Award in recognition of our impact in empowering youths with skills in the Nigeria tech space.
  • 2021 WSIS (World Summit on Information Society) Prizes Nominee – Category 4 (Capacity Building)
  • 2020 WSIS (World Summit on Information Society) Prizes Nominee – Category 4 (Capacity Building)

  • Winner – EQUALS in Tech Awards: W.TEC won the 2019 EQUALS in Tech Awards in the Skills category. W.TEC was presented the Equals in Tech Awards for the Skills Category.

    Finalist – Girls Voices for Change Contest: one of our contestants for the #girlsvoicesforchange global photography contests, made it to the finalist stage of the contest. From hundreds of talented girls in 20 countries, Omolabake was one of 40 outstanding finalist of the contest.

    Project of the Month – GlobalGiving Community: For the month of October W.TEC’s She Creates Camp Account on GlobalGiving was honoured with the project of the month status. This recognition is given to projects with high-impact on communities which actively demonstrates a high level of effectiveness and engagement with the GlobalGiving community.

    Winner – NEDIS Recognisiton Award: W.TEC won the innugural NEDIS Recognisition Awards in the Gender focused education intervention category.

    NIRA Presidential Awards: The .ng Presidential Awards are special awards presented by the President of NiRA to individuals and organisations for their contributions to the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) and the growth of the .ng brand.

    The Zero Projects Awards:  The Zero Project, an initiative of the Essl Foundation, focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities globally.

    ELOY Awards: Our Executive Director Mrs Oreoluwa Lesi, was nominated for the 2019 ELOY (Exquisite Lady of the Year) Awards in the ICT / Technology category.

  • 2018 & 2017 WSIS (World Summit on Information Society) Prizes Nominee – Category 4 (Capacity Building)
  • 2016 YNaija!’s Top 100 Young People in Technology Award for W.TEC Executive Director, Oreoluwa Lesi
  • 2015 Award Winner from Lagos State Government – “Support Our Schools” Initiative Corporate Social Responsibility Awards
  • 2014 Finalist – Gender Equality Mainstreaming – Technology (GEM-TECH) Award (Category 5: Closing the ICT Gender Gap) – http://bit.ly/13LoUsW
  • 2014 Vital Voices Fellowship for W.TEC Executive Director, Oreoluwa Somolu – http://bit.ly/1rYxl93
  • 2014 ‘Chosen Youth’ Leadership Award for W.TEC Executive Director, Oreoluwa Somolu – From LaRoche Foundation
  • 2014 Outstanding Role Model for W.TEC – From Africa Mouthpiece International Magazine
  • 2014 YNaija!’s Top 100 Young People in Technology Award for W.TEC Executive Director, Oreoluwa Lesi
  • 2013 Ashoka Fellowship for W.TEC Executive Director, Oreoluwa Somolu, awarded to leading global social entrepreneurs – http://bit.ly/14ssEA8
  • 2012 Naija Diamond Recognition by Diamond Bank & Inspire Africa – Recognition as a Nigerian change maker – http://bit.ly/1HRS20J
  • 2010 Vision 2020: Youth Empowerment & Restoration Initiative Award – For contributions to youth development
  • 2010 W.TEC used as Case Study of Use of Social Media for Advocacy by Tactical Technology Collective
  • 2009 Anita Borg Change Agent – For contributions to women in computing – http://bit.ly/1BCjlue
  • 2009 Highlighted as Best Practice for use of ICT for Community
  • Transformation by UN-GAID – http://bit.ly/3Qxx4k
  • 2009 Recognition for Supporting Girls in ICT by Plan International – http://bit.ly/5RowZ
  • 2008 African ICT Achievers Award (Nominee) – Johannesburg, South Africa

Year-by-Year Numbers:

  • In 2021, W.TEC reached 2,647 girls and young women
  • In 2020, W.TEC reached 943 girls and young women (pandemic impacted)
  • In 2019, W.TEC reached 4,490 girls, teachers, officials and other stakeholders
  • In 2018, W.TEC reached 4,008 girls, teachers, officials and other stakeholders
  • In 2017, W.TEC reached 4,176 girls, teachers, officials and other stakeholders
  • In 2016, W.TEC reached 4, 261 girls, teachers, officials and other stakeholders
  • In 2015, W.TEC reached 5,016 women and girls through our programmes
  • In 2014, W.TEC reached 1,632 women and girls through our programmes, and 2,679 people through its speaking engagements
  • In 2013, W.TEC reached 2,207 women and girls; 21 teachers through its programmes; and no less than 612 people through its speaking engagements
  • In 2012, W.TEC reached 2,397 women and girls
  • In 2011, W.TEC reached 1,713 women and girls
  • In 2010, W.TEC reached 1,500 women and girls
  • In 2008 and 2009, W.TEC impacted 230 women and girls through programmes and 417 people via our online engagement

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