CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Digital Skills Development Programme for Young Girls, Women, and Persons with Disabilities

Women Environmental Programme (WEP) is pleased to announce a call for applications for a 3-month Digital Skills Development Program under the WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Action for Sustainable Development project. 

This initiative is designed to empower young girls, women, and persons with disabilities who are passionate about building their capacity in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and other digital applications. 

About the WomenPower2030 Project 

The WomenPower2030 project is a Financial Framework Partnership Agreement between the European Union and a consortium of five feminist organizations led by Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF). It aims to strengthen the capacity of feminist civil society networks and organizations, promote gender-equal sustainable development, influence legislation to advance women’s rights, and mobilize women, youth, and gender-diverse activists for collective action. Women Environmental Programme (WEP) is proud to be one of the implementing partners of this global initiative. 

About the Digital Skills Development Programme 

This free 3-month training course offers selected participants practical, hands-on learning in four key ICT areas. The programme is designed to build job-relevant skills and enhance your ability to engage in the digital economy. 

Courses Offered: 

1. Office Suite Essentials 

This course will strengthen your foundational computer literacy and equip you with the skills to confidently use office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You’ll also learn how to manage digital files, use communication tools effectively, and organize information for everyday and professional use. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to apply essential productivity tools to support academic work, office tasks, or small business operations. 

2. Graphic Design 

You will explore the fundamentals of design and learn to create visually compelling content using tools like Canva, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Through creative projects and exercises, you’ll develop the ability to communicate ideas visually and build a portfolio that can support work in branding, marketing, social media, or freelance design. 

3. Video Editing 

Gain hands-on experience in planning and editing short videos using beginner-friendly software. You’ll learn the basics of storytelling, pacing, and visual communication, and create your own content tailored to your interests or advocacy work. This course will help you develop digital storytelling skills useful for content creation, awareness campaigns, education, or business promotion. 

4. UI/UX Design 

This course introduces you to the principles of User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design. You’ll learn how to create user-friendly and accessible digital products using tools like Figma, while developing practical skills in wireframing, prototyping, and user journey mapping. By the end, you will have a basic design portfolio to showcase your ability to create intuitive and impactful digital experiences. 

5. Web Development with WordPress CMS 

This 12-week course provides participants with hands-on experience in building professional and responsive websites using WordPress, the world’s most popular content management system. Designed for beginners and aspiring web developers, the course covers everything from domain setup to advanced theme customization and plugin integration. By the end of the course, participants will be able to create, manage, and maintain fully functional websites without writing complex code. 

 Eligibility? 

• Be a young girl, woman, or person with a disability 

• Be between the ages of 15 and 35 

• Have a genuine interest in digital skills and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 

• Be a resident of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja 

• Be willing and able to commit to the full duration of the  programme 

 Program Duration 

3 months 

How to Apply 

Interested applicants should submit their application using the link below:  

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/4rQA39KwJ6   

 Application Deadline: 1st August 2025
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.