Beira, Mozambique (Running Africa) — Mozambique has launched the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) Programming Camp in Beira City, bringing together 100 young women for intensive training aimed at expanding digital skills and increasing female participation in Africa’s growing technology sector.
The two-week programme, running from June 15 to June 28, targets women aged 17 to 25 and focuses on coding, digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. Participants have been selected from Beira and surrounding districts, reflecting efforts to broaden access to technology education beyond major urban centers.
The initiative is designed to address the gender digital divide by equipping young women with practical skills needed to compete in the digital economy and pursue careers in information and communication technology (ICT) and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Implemented by UN Women in partnership with the African Union and the International Telecommunication Union, AGCCI is a continent-wide programme focused on empowering the next generation of African women in technology and innovation.
The camp is being supported by several Mozambican government institutions, including ministries responsible for digital transformation, education, and social development, highlighting a coordinated approach to strengthening digital inclusion and workforce development.
Participants are receiving hands-on training in programming, problem-solving, and innovation, while also developing entrepreneurial and leadership skills intended to help them become future technology leaders and job creators.
Officials say the initiative aligns with Mozambique’s broader vision for inclusive digital transformation and human capital development. By investing in young women’s digital skills, the programme aims to create new opportunities for economic participation while fostering innovation and sustainable development across the country.
As Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, initiatives such as AGCCI are increasingly viewed as critical tools for ensuring women are not only included in the continent’s technological future but are actively shaping it.
