Gender-Just Digital Innovation in Africa (GeDIA)

GeDIA is a network of women change-makers united in a common aim: More gender-just digital future in Africa. They are pursuing three lines of work: 1) Amplifying advocacy for gender equality and equal participation in public life by leveraging Data Science, Data Visualisation and Social Media Campaigning by training gender activists in these areas and developing training tools. 2) Ensuring fair access to education and careers in IT and Data Science for women and girls by identifying barriers facing women and girls seeking to work in these sectors, and developing inclusive curriculum in IT and Data Science for schools and colleges. 3) Examining co-design processes for digital-related services and develop co-design methodologies that are more gender-just and participatory. Partners in the GeDIA network are currently developing a joint research agenda through a series of workshops, through mutual interdisciplinary and cross-cultural dialogue. They also conduct webinars and training, thereby fostering capacity building, peer mentoring and mutual learning.

Primary Functions

• Capacity building/Technical assistance
• Networking/Convening

Secondary Functions

• Awareness Raising/Advocacy

Geographic Scope

• Global / regional

Quality

• Curricula/lesson plans

Skills

• STEM

Website

Gender-Just Digital Innovation in Africa (GeDIA)

Headquarters location(s)

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Office location(s)

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