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UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) in a bid to Empower Future Women in Technology.
The week-long coding camp, running from June 16 to 25, exposed girls aged 17–25 from different schools in Fort Portal to hands-on training in website development, robotics, animation, and other emerging technology fields, while also building their confidence and leadership skills to create tech-driven solutions to local challenges.
Organized by Kyebambe Girls’ Secondary School in collaboration with Mountains of the Moon University, the AGCCI is a transformative programme designed to equip girls with digital literacy and coding skills, preparing them for careers in technology, robotics, and innovation.
Speaking at the Launch held at Mountains of the Moon University, Grace Bulere Bulenzi, the Programme Specialist for Governance and Gender Statistics at UN Women Uganda, noted that the programme is a movement to bridge the gender digital divide and cultivate a new generation of female technology leaders.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor Mountains of the Moon University, Professor John Masa Kasenene, echoed the importance of collaborative partnerships in advancing digital inclusion for girls and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting the initiative through mentorship, training, and technical support.
The Chief Guest Mr. Bukenya Sadi the Assistant RCC North Division applauded the initiative for unlocking new opportunities for girls in the digital space saying the future of innovation in Uganda depends on how youths are nurtured to be innovators.