UN Women African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps

UN Women Kenya, in partnership with Siemens AG, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is excited to announce the AGCCI 2025 Camps, which aim to equip 100 girls and young women across Kenya with world-class digital skills, mentorship, and leadership training to become active shapers of Africa’s digital future.

UN Women Kenya, in close collaboration with the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy, the Ministry of Gender, and the Ministry of Education, will host two intensive residential coding camps in Nairobi in August and September 2025. These camps will each bring together 100 passionate and driven girls and young women from across the country for a transformative experience focused on coding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, civic tech, and digital entrepreneurship.

Summary

1. Program Name: African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps
2. Application Deadline: July 24, 2025
3. Study Level: Training
4. Sponsor: UN Women (in partnership with Siemens AG, AUC, and ITU)
5. Country to Study: Kenya
6. City: Nairobi
7. Type: Entrepreneurs/Digital Skills Program
8. Gender: Women
9. Eligible Country: Kenya

Eligibility Criteria for UN Women African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps

1. Girls and young women aged 17–25 from across Kenya, especially those from marginalized or underserved communities
2. Students or recent graduates with an interest in tech, coding, or digital innovation
3. Girls and young women with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply—inclusive access and support will be provided.
4. While prior coding experience is an added advantage, it is not a must—all you need is motivation, curiosity, and a commitment to learn and lead.

Camp Details

• Camp 1—16th to 29th August 2025 (50 participants)

• Camp II—6th–19th September 2025 (50 participants)

Benefits of UN Women African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps

Successful applicants will:

1. Participate in a fully sponsored residential tech bootcamp (coding, AI, cybersecurity, civic tech, platform economy, etc.)
2. Engage in hands-on learning, peer-to-peer collaboration, and real-world digital challenges
3. Receive mentorship from leading women in STEM, AGCCI alumni, and tech professionals
4. Deepen their understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment, including frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Beijing Platform for Action, and explore how digital tools can drive social change.
5. Take part in interactive sessions on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), building awareness and strategies for safe, inclusive digital engagement.
6. Learn how to design and pitch impactful digital solutions addressing local community challenges
7. Access ongoing opportunities in leadership, advocacy, digital safety, and youth networks

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to UN Women on docs.google.com to apply

For your application to be considered, you must

1. Complete the application form.
2. Provide a valid email address.
3. Provide a valid phone number (this can be that of your parent/guardian if you are below 18 years).
4. Indicate the camp you are available to attend between Camp 1 (16th to 29th August 2025) and Camp II (6th–19th September 2025).
5. For minors (aged below 18 years), provide signed authorization from your parent/guardian to attend the coding camp (a template has been provided as part of the registration link)

For more details, visit UN Women African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) Camp webpage

Application Deadline

July 24, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for UN Women African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps