Girls of Different abilities in ICT

Girls of Different Abilities in ICTs is a project that will focus on ICT4D (ICTs for development) to empower girls that society labels as disabled which increases marginalization. But as M4C our project will help these girls in ICT training i.e. programming, computer hardware repairs, computer networking and many other ICT careers.

Why we say “Different abilities” we believe their inability to walk, talk or see does not make them unable to do many other things like ICTS. By so doing we shall be helping them become productive members of society which eventually leads to national development. Partnering with key stake holders in ICTs will help achieve this project.

Objective:

To strengthen the capacity of Governments to support girls with disabilities to take up interest in ICT. Not only will this mean inclusion of the marginalized but it will also mean bridging the gap between men and women in ICTs.

Expected accomplishments:

Having girls with disabilities doing ICT activities e.g. Programming, computer hardware, Networking, Graphic design and many more. Why we say girls of different abilities and not girls with disabilities? For a long time may people with disabilities have been looked at to be incapable of doing many things. Society has focused on what many of these people cannot do but we have chosen to focus on what they can do and intend to help these girls discover even more of themselves through ICT. This will create a society that is more inclusive and aware of their abilities no matter how different they may be.

Long Term Accomplishment:

As a long term campaign it is expected that these girls will offer web development and mobile app development to local companies in Zambia that will need these services. On top of that with proper funding they will offer web hosting services. These activities will enable them earn an income to sustain themselves and families. The entire campaign is aimed at empowering girls with disabilities to be productive members of society and for society to view them as such and accord to them opportunities as well.