Impact Stories

Behind every statistic is a person. These are some of the people whose lives changed through free digital skills training, donated technology and mentoring from TechForAll Foundation.

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Guinea
Fatoumata, 34
"I had never used a computer before. I was too scared to even touch it. After the course, I sent my first email, to my daughter back home. I cried. It felt like I had crossed a wall."
Completed work experience placement and is now in paid part-time employment
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Senegal
Abdoulaye, 28
"My mentor helped me write a CV for the first time. He showed me how to apply for jobs online. Within three months I had my first interview, and my first job offer in IT support."
Now working full-time as an IT Support Technician
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Sierra Leone
Mariama, 19
"Nobody told me that tech was for girls too. When I came to TechForAll, I realised I could actually do this. I've applied for a software development apprenticeship and I got through to the final round."
Progressing to a software development apprenticeship
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The Gambia
Ibrahim, 22
"Before TechForAll came, I had never had access to a computer in my life. Now I can use Microsoft Office, I understand how the internet works, and I have started my own small business from what I've learned."
Launched a small digital services business in his community
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The Gambia
Amie, 17
"My family thought I should focus on other things. But when they saw me at the graduation ceremony and heard how I had learned to build a website, my father said he was proud. That meant everything."
Completed Girls In Tech introductory web development course
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The Gambia
Lamin, 25
"Every year, young men from my neighbourhood try to cross to Europe. I almost did. TechForAll gave me a reason to stay, real skills, a laptop, and a path forward that didn't involve risking my life."
Qualified as an IT equipment technician and training others in the community

Related reading: Read stories of migrants and young Gambians | Learn about Girls In Tech | See the numbers behind the stories

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