Cultivating Digital & Economic Independence
The core mission of the Hands-on skill Development for Internet-based Application to Empower Underprivileged Women & Youth initiative is two-fold: to bridge the digital divide and to foster genuine economic empowerment. We aim to:
Provide Equitable Access
Enhance Employability
Empower Women & Youth
Drive Community Upliftment
06
Remote Districts
03
Remote Islands
540
Women & Youth
180
Freelance Employment
12
Entrepreneur Created
20
Full-time Job
GRAPHIC DESIGN
DIGITAL MARKETING
BASIC COMPUTING
PYTHON
Programs and Activities
The initiative offers specialized training streams combined with essential soft skills development:
Advanced ICT Skills Training
In-depth courses on: Graphics Design, Digital Marketing, Python Programming, and Advanced Basic Computer Operations.
Leadership & Mentoring
Special sessions focusing on communication, self-confidence building, goal setting, and professional networking.
Entrepreneurship Development
Training on business plan development, financial literacy, market research, and leveraging digital tools for business.
Career Mentoring
Specialized mentoring session and guidance on employment, job placement, and freelance/outsource job from the global marketplaces.
Practical Project Work
Hands-on projects and portfolio building based on real-world scenarios in their chosen skill area.
Impact and Beneficiaries
The 'Hands-on Skill Development' project yields significant, transformative impact on participants and the wider community:
Financial Independence
Participants, particularly women, gain the ability to generate income through digital skills, reducing economic dependency
Future-Ready Workforce
Graduates are prepared for the modern job market, contributing to the national pool of digitally skilled professionals
Reduced Gender Gap
The program actively addresses the gender disparity in the technology sector by empowering women with in-demand technical expertise
Community Upliftment
Empowered women and successful youth entrepreneurs serve as inspirational figures, driving a positive cycle of aspiration and learning in their communities.