What if every girl in Africa — no matter where she lived — had access to technology?Not just a phone or a TV, but access to tools that build skills, spark creativity, open up careers, and connect her to the world? At Dom Global Support Foundation (DGSF), we stopped asking “what if” — and decided to find out for ourselves. The result? A quiet revolution. 💡 The Problem: Girls Are Being Left Behind in the Digital Age In many parts of Nigeria and across Africa, girls face multiple layers of digital exclusion: And yet, the world is moving faster than ever — toward automation, AI, digital banking, and virtual learning. Without digital inclusion, girls are being left behind, again. 🚀 The DGSF Pilot Project: Girls in Tech, Girls in Power In 2023, DGSF launched the “Girls in Tech, Girls in Power” pilot initiative across three communities — including a major IDP camp and two rural towns in Northern and Southern Nigeria. Our goal was simple but bold: “Let’s give girls tech tools, digital literacy, mentorship, and a safe learning environment — and watch what happens.” 🎒 What We Gave Them Here’s what the program included: ✅ Tablets and Laptops – Provided to girls for learning and skill-building✅ Internet Access – Through DGSF-supported mobile hotspots✅ Digital Literacy Training – Basic computer use, internet safety, Google tools, and email setup✅ Creative Tech Skills – Intro to Canva, coding for beginners, photo editing, video creation✅ Female Mentors – Role models in tech, media, and business✅ Safe Learning Spaces – Free of gender bias, filled with encouragement✅ Confidence Coaching – Because sometimes the real barrier is believing “I can” 📈 What Happened Next Was Incredible Here’s what we saw in just 6 months: 💻 132 girls trained across 3 communities🌍 65% of participants launched a tech-related personal project📱 18 girls created YouTube channels or blogs🛍️ 10 girls started digital side hustles (like flyer design and phone photography)🎤 6 girls became peer mentors for the next training cycle🏆 3 girls won national recognition for their tech projects in a youth competition 🙋🏽‍♀️ Meet Mary: From Curious to Confident One standout story is Mary, a 16-year-old from an IDP camp who had never touched a computer. After 2 weeks of training, she could create posters in Canva. By the end of the program, she had designed flyers for 5 small businesses in her community — and earned her first income. “I never thought I could do anything with tech. Now I want to become a web designer and teach other girls like me.” — Mary 📣 What We Learned 🌍 Imagine If Every Girl Had This Opportunity Now imagine scaling this to: The ripple effects would be massive: More female coders, designers, leaders, and job creators. Communities would grow smarter, safer, and more equitable. ✅ Let’s Make It Happen Here’s how you can help us bring this vision to life: 🔹 Donate a tablet or laptop to a girl in need🔹 Sponsor a tech training center in a rural school🔹 Partner with us to scale the “Girls in Tech” initiative🔹 Mentor a girl or speak at one of our workshops🔹 Share this story and use your voice to promote tech inclusion Together, we can make digital empowerment the new normal for girls across Africa. Because when a girl learns tech, she doesn’t just log in — she levels up. #GirlsInTech #DGSFImpact #TechForGood #EmpowerHerAfrica #DigitalInclusionNow

Across Africa, women are not just caregivers or contributors — they are builders, problem-solvers, and community anchors. In rural towns, bustling markets, IDP camps, and urban neighborhoods, women are creating sustainable change — often with fewer resources and greater barriers. At Dom Global Support Foundation (DGSF), we have seen firsthand how empowering women transforms not just homes but entire communities. Here are 5 powerful reasons why supporting women-led communities is one of the smartest and most impactful ways to drive development across Africa. 1. When Women Rise, Families Thrive Women invest up to 90% of their income back into their households — on food, healthcare, education, and wellbeing. When women lead and earn, children stay in school longer, families eat better, and communities become healthier. What DGSF Is Doing:Through our Women of Impact Program, we empower mothers, widows, and female guardians with vocational training, micro-loans, and health awareness campaigns — so they can uplift their families with dignity and independence. 💬 “With just one sewing machine, I started my own business and now pay my children’s school fees.” – Aisha, DGSF Beneficiary 2. Women Leaders Build Peaceful Communities Research shows that communities with strong women’s leadership experience lower rates of conflict and stronger grassroots mobilization in times of crisis. Women act as mediators, bridge builders, and trusted voices in families and local governance. What DGSF Is Doing:We support female community leaders, youth advocates, and market women with training in mediation, public speaking, and civic engagement. From IDP camps to local councils, these women are leading with empathy and effectiveness. 3. Women Entrepreneurs Drive Local Economies From roadside kiosks to thriving agro-businesses, African women form the backbone of the informal economy. Yet, they often face limited access to credit, land, and resources. What DGSF Is Doing:We provide startup kits, digital business training, and marketplace access to help women grow small businesses. We also advocate for inclusive financial policies and support women’s cooperatives with mentorship and capital. 📈 Supporting 1 woman entrepreneur often means feeding 5+ mouths and inspiring 10 others. 4. Girls Need Role Models Who Look Like Them When young girls see women in leadership — running businesses, leading initiatives, or managing farms — they believe in their own power. Representation breaks the cycle of low expectations. What DGSF Is Doing:We actively spotlight women change-makers through our media campaigns, youth mentorship programs, and “She Leads” community forums. Every girl we reach hears this loud and clear: “You can lead too.” 5. Gender Equality = Stronger Nations Empowering women isn’t just the right thing — it’s the smart thing. Countries that promote women’s rights experience faster economic growth, lower poverty, and greater sustainability. What DGSF Is Doing:We advocate for women’s inclusion in policy, access to education, gender-sensitive health services, and protection against domestic violence. We train both women and men to challenge harmful cultural norms and build balanced, inclusive futures. ✅ The Ripple Effect Is Real When you support women-led communities, you’re not just helping individuals — you’re transforming generations. At DGSF, we’ve seen women move from extreme poverty to employers of labor. We’ve watched widows become tech trainers, teenage mothers become speakers, and survivors become social entrepreneurs. And the impact doesn’t stop there. 💡 How You Can Make a Difference 🔹 Sponsor a woman-led microenterprise🔹 Donate startup kits or equipment🔹 Mentor a female leader or volunteer to train🔹 Share this blog to raise awareness🔹 Partner with us on a community project Let’s create a world where women are not just surviving, but leading, thriving, and reshaping the future of Africa. #DGSFWomenLead #EmpowerHerAfrica #SupportWomenCommunities #SheBuildsAfrica #DGSFImpact

When 17-year-old Amina Yusuf first walked into a DGSF community workshop in Northern Nigeria, many saw just another timid girl from a displaced family. Soft-spoken, unsure, and without any formal education background, no one believed she had the potential to lead — not even Amina herself. But everything changed the day she was handed a notepad, a voice, and a chance. The Stigma of Silence Growing up in an underserved rural community and later in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, Amina was told that her place was behind the scenes — helping out, staying quiet, and letting the boys take the lead. Her dreams of leading a team, running a project, or speaking on a stage were dismissed as “not for girls like you.” But at DGSF, we see leaders before they see themselves. The Turning Point: A Workshop That Sparked a Fire In 2023, Amina joined one of DGSF’s Youth Empowerment Bootcamps. She signed up for a leadership session reluctantly — only because a friend insisted. During that session, she hesitantly shared her thoughts on how to improve waste disposal in the camp. Her ideas were bold, simple, and actionable. Instead of being shut down, she was encouraged to lead a team to test the idea. That was the beginning. From Volunteer to Visionary Over the next few months, Amina: ✅ Led a sanitation awareness project across 3 blocks in the IDP camp.✅ Mobilized 20 youth volunteers to work with her, many of them older boys.✅ Secured donations of gloves, tools, and cleaning supplies through DGSF’s support.✅ Coordinated community meetings to create a long-term waste management plan.✅ Mentored other girls to join and take on leadership roles. The Impact Is Loud and Clear Today, Amina is not just leading — she’s inspiring. Her volunteer team has grown into a self-organized youth task force tackling hygiene, gender-based violence awareness, and literacy classes in her community. Under her coordination, they’ve reached over 600 young people in just under 8 months. What once seemed impossible is now unstoppable. What Made the Difference? It wasn’t magic. It was access + encouragement + mentorship — three core pillars of DGSF’s youth development model: 🔹 Access: We gave Amina the tools — training, support, and a platform. 🔹 Encouragement: She was told “You can” instead of “You shouldn’t.” 🔹 Mentorship: We connected her with women leaders who guided her steps and celebrated her progress. Amina’s Message to the World “I didn’t know I had a voice. DGSF helped me find it. Now I want every girl to know — leadership is not about your background; it’s about your heart.” 💡 Imagine If We Could Reach 100 More Aminas Girls like Amina are everywhere — in slums, rural schools, IDP camps, and underserved towns. They are brilliant, bold, and waiting for a chance. At Dom Global Support Foundation, we are committed to uncovering these hidden stars and giving them the opportunity to shine. ✅ You Can Be Part of Her Story 📌 Sponsor a girl like Amina📌 Donate to our youth leadership fund📌 Volunteer as a mentor or trainer📌 Share this story to inspire change Let the world know: Girls can lead. Youth can transform. All they need is someone to believe. #DGSFImpact #GirlLeaders #YouthInAction #FromDreamsToLeadership #SupportTheNextAmina

In a rapidly evolving world, academic knowledge alone is no longer enough. Youth today need a holistic set of life skills to thrive — socially, economically, and emotionally. At Dom Global Support Foundation (DGSF), we believe in building the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers by equipping them with practical, life-changing skills before they turn 18. Here are 10 essential skills every youth should learn — and how DGSF is making it happen across communities in Nigeria and beyond. 1. Digital Literacy In today’s digital-first world, basic tech skills are no longer optional. What DGSF Is Doing:Through our “Tech for Teens” initiative, we provide young people with access to tablets, laptops, and training in basic computer operations, coding, graphic design, and safe internet use — especially targeting underprivileged youth from IDP camps and rural areas. 2. Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Being able to assess situations, think independently, and solve problems is a must-have in life and leadership. What DGSF Is Doing:Our workshops and hackathons challenge youth to brainstorm real-world solutions to local community issues. We encourage project-based learning that builds both confidence and competence. 3. Effective Communication From writing a compelling CV to pitching a business idea or expressing personal emotions, communication is key. What DGSF Is Doing:We host public speaking boot camps, creative writing sessions, and digital storytelling programs that help youth find their voice — and use it to create impact. 4. Financial Literacy Understanding money — how to earn it, save it, and invest it — is a game-changer, especially for youth in low-income settings. What DGSF Is Doing:We offer youth-friendly financial literacy training including budgeting basics, savings culture, mobile banking, and even small-scale entrepreneurship skills. 5. Emotional Intelligence Managing emotions, building resilience, and showing empathy are just as important as academic grades. What DGSF Is Doing:Through our “Hearts That Lead” program, we engage youth in self-awareness activities, peer-support groups, and mentorship sessions with trained counselors and role models. 6. Leadership & Teamwork The future needs team players who can lead with compassion, courage, and clarity. What DGSF Is Doing:We organize Youth Leadership Summits, community service projects, and group initiatives that nurture collaborative skills and responsible leadership. 7. Civic Engagement & Responsibility Youth must understand their rights and duties as citizens — and how to use their voice to demand positive change. What DGSF Is Doing:Our civic education campaigns help young people understand governance, voting, volunteering, and activism. We also engage them in policy discussions and town halls. 8. Health & Wellness Awareness Knowledge about physical health, hygiene, nutrition, and reproductive rights can save lives. What DGSF Is Doing:We host “Youth Health Days” where we offer free health talks, HIV testing, menstrual hygiene education, and access to health products — especially for girls and young women. 9. Entrepreneurial Thinking Jobs are limited — but opportunities to create solutions and start small ventures are endless. What DGSF Is Doing:Our Youthpreneur Lab trains participants in idea generation, business planning, branding, and basic digital marketing. We also link them to micro-grants and startup kits. 10. Global Citizenship Today’s youth must think globally while acting locally. Cultural awareness, respect for diversity, and global competence are vital. What DGSF Is Doing:We connect youth with global partners through exchange programs, webinars with international mentors, and access to global challenges like the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). 💡 Real Stories. Real Impact. We’ve seen teenagers from rural villages transform into confident leaders and tech-savvy entrepreneurs. Girls who once lacked access to basic education are now coding, presenting, and leading change in their communities. Each success story is a reminder that every young person deserves a chance — and the right skills to succeed. ✅ You Can Be Part of the Solution At DGSF, we’re not just talking about change. We’re building it — one youth at a time. 📌 Partner with us.📌 Donate to sponsor a child’s training.📌 Volunteer your time or expertise.📌 Share this post and spread the message. Let’s raise a generation equipped to lead — not just survive. #EmpowerTheYouth #DGSFImpact #YouthSkillsForLife #ChangeMakers