Zoho and SCA empower African women in tech

Zoho, a global tech firm, has partnered with She Code Africa (SCA), a non-profit dedicated to empowering and upskilling African women in tech

In this collaboration, Zoho will conduct “Train the Trainer” sessions for SCA Academy instructors, introducing them to Zoho Creator, the company's low-code app development platform. These sessions aim to provide trainers with the skills needed to effectively utilise Zoho Creator. After the training, these instructors will share their knowledge with more students involved with SCA, enabling them to create impactful applications using low-code technology to address real business challenges.

This initiative is part of Zoho Creator’s broader ‘Young Creators Program’ (YCP), which started globally in 2022. The YCP focuses on preparing future business leaders by equipping them with advanced digital skills and encouraging technological innovation. The program’s goal is to cultivate the next generation of tech-savvy leaders and innovators.

Empowering tech talent

As part of the YCP, Zoho will host 30 female trainers from the SCA Academy for an intensive three-day training session in Lagos, Nigeria. The sessions will delve into enterprise-grade application development using low-code technology. Participants will receive training materials and complimentary access to the Creator platform for one year.

“At Zoho, we believe in supporting local communities by upskilling and hiring local talent, empowering local businesses with our technology, and promoting responsible and sustainable development. Our growth strategy, known as transnational localism, embodies these values. In continuation of this commitment to support progress at the grassroots, we are partnering with She Code Africa to equip Nigerian students with critical tech skills,” said Kehinde Ogundare, country head, Zoho Nigeria.

The YCP has already empowered over 2,000 students worldwide with hands-on training in Zoho Creator, providing them with completion certificates and attractive rewards. Beyond skill development, it enhances confidence, fosters personal growth, and opens new opportunities in the tech industry. Zoho’s investment in young talents is designed to ignite creativity and innovation, making essential tools accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or resources.

“The ‘Young Creators Program’ aims to bridge the technical skill gap and support talent-building for our youth who will be the next generation of leaders and professionals. We are glad to partner with Zoho to help our trainers learn the latest advancements in low-code technology, and then pass on the knowledge to our other students,” said Maryblessing Okolie, community manager.

She Code Africa is a non-profit organisation dedicated to celebrating and empowering young girls and women in technology across Africa. Through training, workshops, scholarships, mentorship, and more, it supports a vibrant community of over 51,000 members with the ambitious goal of empowering 100,000 girls by 2030.