<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify">Cohort 1 of the <strong>“Tech for Social Impact” Bootcamp</strong> is
an intensive 6–8 week program designed to empower African youth to leverage
technology for solving real-world social challenges. This program targets
aspiring social entrepreneurs, NGO workers, and tech enthusiasts who are
passionate about creating positive change in their communities.<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify">Participants will
gain hands-on experience with digital tools, coding, data analysis, and project
management, enabling them to develop technology-driven solutions in critical
areas such as <strong>education,
healthcare, environmental sustainability, and community development</strong>. The
bootcamp emphasizes practical learning, encouraging participants to build
prototypes, dashboards, and mobile/web applications that directly address local
social issues.<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify">The curriculum
combines <strong>skills training, social
innovation, and entrepreneurship</strong>, culminating in a capstone project
where participants present their solutions to mentors and peers. Beyond
technical skills, the bootcamp teaches participants how to plan, pitch, and
sustain their initiatives, fostering long-term impact and community engagement.<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify">By the end of
the program, participants will not only have a tangible solution ready for
real-world implementation but will also have developed the capacity to measure
social impact, advocate for change, and scale their projects. <o:p></o:p></p>

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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt">Cohort 1 lays a strong foundation
for youth-led innovation, inclusive development, and sustainable social
entrepreneurship, fully aligned with <strong>goals</strong> of equipping
African youth with digital skills and opportunities for economic and social
empowerment.<o:p></o:p></p>

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<p style="margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><strong>Key Outcomes for
Participants:</strong><o:p></o:p></p>

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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Hands-on skills in coding, digital tools, and
data analysis<o:p></o:p></p>

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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Ability to design, prototype, and implement tech
solutions for social good<o:p></o:p></p>

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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Knowledge of social entrepreneurship, project
planning, and pitching<o:p></o:p></p>

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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Capacity to measure, communicate, and scale
social impact initiatives<o:p></o:p></p>