A Launchpad for Her

In sub-Saharan Africa, for every 100 men with spreadsheet skills, only 40–44 women have the same level of proficiency, according to UNESCO.

This gap matters because digital skills can influence who is equipped to compete for jobs, offer services, grow a business and explore new sources of income. Women have the ambition and ability to pursue these opportunities, but access to relevant training and practical skills is not always equal.

A LAUNCHPAD FOR HER is Terraskills’ deliberate response to this gap. An extension of Terraskills’ existing Digital Skills Launchpad, the initiative was created specifically to give women access to practical digital skills and prepare them to pursue opportunities in the digital economy.

Through training in Digital Marketing, Graphics Design and Video Editing, with AI tools integrated into the learning experience, women can develop practical capabilities and build careers that demonstrate what they can do. The initiative aims to help women become better prepared to explore digital careers, freelancing and other income-generating opportunities, without promising outcomes that depend on factors beyond training alone.

Our ambition is to reach 100,000 women by 2030, helping more women gain access to the skills and practical preparation they need to pursue their professional and economic aspirations.