Empowering Women, Transforming Lives: Tech Herfrica Named Best Digital Inclusion Initiative
Tech Herfrica, a leading Nigerian organisation dedicated to advancing digital and financial inclusion for women and girls in rural Africa, has been named “Best Digital Inclusion Initiative 2025 – Africa” at the MEA Business Awards 2025. The award recognises organisations that demonstrate exceptional innovation, impact, and leadership in using technology to drive social and economic change across the Middle East and Africa. (meamarkets.digital)
Founded in 2023 by Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni, Tech Herfrica has rapidly become a trailblazer in digital empowerment, equipping women, girls, and youth in rural communities with the skills, tools, and resources they need to thrive in the digital economy. The organisation focuses on providing digital literacy, financial skills, access to internet-enabled devices, and market linkages, helping beneficiaries create sustainable livelihoods and achieve economic independence.
“We are truly honoured to receive this recognition,” said Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni, Founder and CEO of Tech Herfrica. “This award celebrates not just our work, but the resilience, courage, and determination of the women and girls we serve. Digital inclusion is more than access to technology, it is about creating opportunities, empowering communities, and transforming lives.”
Tech Herfrica’s flagship programmes, EquipHer4Growth and HerLocalMarket, provide hands-on training in digital skills, financial management, and e-commerce, enabling rural women and girls to access new markets, expand businesses, and grow their income. These initiatives have directly benefited thousands of women and girls, helping them navigate the digital space, improve financial independence, and enhance their participation in local and regional economies.
The organisation has also been instrumental in fostering entrepreneurship, leadership, and mentorship opportunities, equipping beneficiaries to become role models and change agents in their communities. By combining digital skills training with economic empowerment, Tech Herfrica addresses the structural barriers that limit women’s and girls’ participation in the economy and promotes sustainable social change.
This latest accolade builds on Tech Herfrica’s history of recognition, including the 2023 SDG Digital Game Changers Award from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), highlighting its innovative approach and measurable impact in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. (guardian.ng)
The MEA Business Awards bring together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to celebrate excellence in digital innovation and technology-driven solutions that foster economic growth. Tech Herfrica’s win further positions the organisation as a leading force in promoting digital inclusion, empowerment, and equitable access to opportunities for women and girls across Africa.
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Email: info@techherfrica.org
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About Tech Herfrica
Tech Herfrica is a non-profit organisation committed to bridging the digital divide and empowering women, girls, and youth in rural Africa. The organisation provides digital and financial literacy training, access to tools and technology, and market linkages, enabling beneficiaries to develop sustainable livelihoods, grow businesses, and participate fully in the digital economy. Through its innovative programmes, Tech Herfrica fosters community resilience, economic inclusion, and long-term social change. (techherfrica.org)
