“Tech isn’t just for coders or Silicon Valley CEOs. It’s for every woman with a dream, a smartphone, and the courage to grow.” — CedHER Global
Introduction: The Tech Myth
Across Africa, a narrative persists: that tech is complicated, reserved only for math whizzes or those with a computer science degree. But this myth is costing African women opportunities, freedom, and influence in a rapidly digitizing world.
At CedHER Global, we’re on a mission to rewrite that narrative. We believe that tech can (and must) be accessible to every woman, whether she’s a market seller in Ibadan, a teacher in Nairobi, or a recent graduate in Kigali.
Why? Because tech is no longer a niche skill. It’s the language of power, access, and impact in the 21st century. And African women deserve to be fluent.
What Counts as “Tech”?
Let’s be clear: Tech isn’t just learning Python or designing apps.
“Tech” today includes:
- AI Prompt Writing: Helping train ChatGPT-like tools.
- No-Code App Development: Building real solutions using platforms like Glide, Softr, or Bubble—no coding required.
- Digital Product Design: Using tools like Figma to solve real-world problems through user-centered design.
- Cyber Hygiene & Security Awareness: Knowing how to protect your online identity and teach others.
- Data Annotation & Tagging: Helping machines learn by labeling data—an essential AI career path that’s exploding in demand.
At CedHER, we open these doors for African women, doors that traditional education rarely shows.
Why Should YOU Learn Tech?
Even if you’ve never considered yourself a “tech person,” here’s why tech is worth your attention:
1. Freedom to Work From Anywhere
With remote jobs on the rise, tech allows you to earn globally while living locally. A woman with basic no-code skills in Ghana can design landing pages for a client in Canada. Internet access becomes her office.
2. Higher Income Potential
The wage gap between traditional and tech careers is staggering. Entry-level jobs in digital design, technical writing, or automation earn 3–5x more than traditional administrative roles.
Even part-time freelancers earn more than many full-time jobs.
3. Problem Solving + Creativity
Tech is not dry or robotic—it’s creative! Whether you’re designing interfaces, testing prototypes, or teaching an AI to speak better Yoruba, your unique experience matters.
4. Representation Matters
When women are involved in tech, the solutions are more inclusive. African women know what their communities need—and when they build tools, those tools truly serve everyone.
5. It’s Easier to Start Than You Think
You don’t need a laptop or a degree to start. You just need curiosity and commitment. CedHER’s mobile-friendly programs, free starter tools, and community of tutors mean you can begin with just your phone.
We’ve built four learning tracks that demystify tech and empower you step-by-step:
- designHER
→ UX, UI, and Product Thinking
→ For visual and problem-solving minds - codeHER
→ Front-end and back-end basics
→ For analytical minds ready to build solutions - no-codeHER
→ Build apps and tools without writing a line of code
→ For entrepreneurs and fast-action creators - secureHER
→ Cyber hygiene, digital protection, and online safety
→ For everyday women who want to protect themselves and others
Each track includes:
- Weekly live sessions
- Mentorship from volunteer tech professionals
- A beginner-friendly digital community
- Access to real-world projects and a certification path
Our Why
CedHER exists because African women have been excluded from the tech table for too long. We’re not waiting for permission to change that. We’re building a table of our own—and inviting every woman who wants to grow.
We do this through
- Free, accessible tech education
- Community-based learning
- Partnerships with tutors and platforms
- Funding and sponsorship for underserved learners
You don’t need to be perfect to start. You just need to start.
Tech Is Not Just the Future. It’s Your Future.
If you’re a woman reading this and you’ve ever said, “I wish I knew how to use tech…” or “I want to do more, but I don’t know where to start,” then CedHER is for you.
You are smart enough. You are ready enough.
And there’s a whole sisterhood waiting to grow with you.
Join us. Learn something new. Change your future.
