Applications are now open for the 2025 African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) Camp. 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.
Camp Details
• Camp 1- 16th to 29th August 2025 (50 participants)
• Camp II- 6th – 19th September 2025 (50 participants)
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
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
How to apply
Submit your application by 24th July 2025 using the online form here
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 Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) Camp.
