Call for Applications: UN Women African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps

UN Women Kenya, in partnership with Siemens AG, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is excited to announce the AGCCI 2025 Camps, which aim to equip 100 girls and young women across Kenya with world-class digital skills, mentorship, and leadership training to become active shapers of Africa’s digital future. 

UN Women Kenya, in close collaboration with the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy, Ministry of Gender and Ministry of Education will host two intensive residential coding camps in Nairobi August and September 2025. These camps will each bring together 100 passionate and driven girls and young women from across the country for a transformative experience focused on coding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, civic tech, and digital entrepreneurship. 

• Table of Content
• About UN Women
• African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps
• Aim and Benefits of African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps
• Requirements for African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About UN Women

UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide. It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Deve... continue reading

African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps

Aim and Benefits of African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps

Successful applicants will: 

• Participate in a fully sponsored residential tech bootcamp (coding, AI, cybersecurity, civic tech, platform economy, etc.) 
• Engage in hands-on learning, peer-to-peer collaboration, and real-world digital challenges 
• Receive mentorship from leading women in STEM, AGCCI alumni, and tech professionals 
• Deepen their understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment including frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Beijing Platform for Action, and explore how digital tools can drive social change 
• Take part in interactive sessions on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), building awareness and strategies for safe, inclusive digital engagement 
• Learn how to design and pitch impactful digital solutions addressing local community challenges 
• Access ongoing opportunities in leadership, advocacy, digital safety, and youth networks 

Requirements for African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps Qualification

• Girls and young women aged 17–25 from across Kenya, especially those from marginalized or underserved communities 
• Students or recent graduates with interest in tech, coding, or digital innovation 
• Girls and young women with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply — inclusive access and support will be provided 
• While prior coding experience is an added advantage, it is not a must — all you need is motivation, curiosity, and a commitment to learn and lead 

Interview date, Process and Venue for African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) 2025 Camps

Camp Details 

• Camp 1- 16th to 29th August 2025 (50 participants) 

• Camp II- 6th – 19th September 2025 (50 participants) 

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For your application to be considered, you must- 

• Complete the application form 
• Provide a valid email address 
• Provide a valid phone number (this can be of your parent/guardian if you are below 18 years) 
• Indicate the camp you are available to attend between Camp 1 (16th to 29th August 2025) and camp II (6th – 19th September 2025) 
• For minors (aged below 18 years) provide signed authorization from your parent/guardian to attend the coding camp (a template has been provided as part of the registration link) 

For more details, visit UN Women African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) Camp webpage