AFCHIX
@afchix.org
AfChix is a network of women in Technology who consider gender diversity in the Computer Science & ICT industry very critical for increased creativity and innovative performance of the industry. We have had activities impacting over 25 African countries. AfChix is involved in mentoring girls to consider careers in Computer Science and IT. We achieve this through visits to schools, celebrating annual Girls in ICT Days, running technical workshops such as the AFNOGChix Linux Administration Series and sponsoring our members’ participation in tech conferences such as the Grace Hopper Conference for Women in Computing (GHC) and Africa Internet Summit (AIS). We believe that by exposing young girls and women to possible career opportunities in Computer Science & ICT, we empower them to join technical fields confidently. We target the upper primary and high school girls between the age of 9 to 18, the young women who have freshly joined careers in ICT/Computer Science at Universities and workplaces and those established and looking to grow into technical leadership positions. AfChix encourages idea and knowledge sharing amongst promising young and women entrepreneurs, inspiring a collaborative approach to growth. Through this dynamic platform, we hope to encourage, support, guide and share amongst each other for the progress of our career paths.
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Apricot
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About AFCHIX
AFCHIX is a brand dedicated to mentoring and inspiring girls and women in Africa to consider careers in Computer Science and IT. They achieve this through various initiatives such as visits to schools, technical workshops, events aimed at women in tech, and sponsoring their members to participate in local and international tech conferences. AFCHIX targets girls between the ages of 9 to 18, young women studying in the ICT field, those at the beginning of their careers in the sector, as well as experienced women in tech who aspire to leadership positions.
AFCHIX aims to create inspiration, connection, and community. They inspire women and girls to learn how to use technology, pursue careers in STEM, and gain confidence in their potential. They foster connection by providing platforms and opportunities for African women in tech to connect with each other, and they connect individuals to the resources needed to improve their technology skills and knowledge. AFCHIX also emphasizes community building, creating a network and support system for women in tech.
Founded in 2004, AFCHIX has evolved into an independent African organization, reaching women in 25 countries on the continent. Their mission is to create an equitable digital world for everyone, and they strive to achieve this by providing opportunities, mentorship, capacity building, and inspiring younger generations through role modeling. AFCHIX values include creating opportunities for everyone to thrive, selfless commitment to the community, embracing sisterhood and mentorship, integrity and respect, openness and freedom, work-life balance, and encouraging innovation and adaptability.
The AFCHIX team is composed of dedicated individuals, including Dorcas Muthoni, who co-founded AFCHIX and is the CEO of OPENWORLD LTD; Houda Chakiri, an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and founder of Enhanced Technologies; Khoudia Gueye, CEO and co-founder of SenChix; and Nodumo Dhlamini, Director of ICT Services and Knowledge Management.
AFCHIX has achieved significant milestones, including installing computers and internet in a vocational training center for the deaf in Uganda and hosting the first AFCHIX TechWomen Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. They have also received grants to create videos documenting the success stories of African women in ICT and to pilot the creation of community networks led by women in Kenya, Namibia, Senegal, and Morocco.
Overall, AFCHIX is a brand that is committed to empowering women and girls in Africa through technology, creating a community of support and inspiration, and working towards an equitable digital world for everyone.
Brand industry
Computers Electronics and Technology
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
2004
Company size
5001-10,000 employees
