Advancing Women in
the Digital Economy,
Building Africa
Empowering African Women with Digital Access.
Advancing Women in
Who We Are
Shelternet is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women by providing 100% scholarship based training and digital access programs to women and girls across African countries.
Our programs transform digital literacy and access into economic agency, empowering African women to solve actual local problems.
What We Do
Bridge the Digital Access Gap
We expand access to digital tools, connectivity, and learning opportunities for women and girls who are often excluded from the digital economy.
Digital/Internet Access Programs
We work towards digital access programs to bridge the gap between skill and application, including data and software subscriptions.
Digital skills Training
We offer 100% scholarship-based virtual training in high-impact digital skills, focusing on practical, real-world applications that address local challenges.
Outreach and School programs
Through school outreach, we introduce girls to digital skills that inspire tech career pathways and real-world problem solving.
Why What We Do Matters
1
We help African women move from passive technology use to active problem-solving.
2
We ensure financial limitations never dictate the height of a girl's digital potential.
3
We bridge the connectivity gap to ensure no brilliant mind is left offline or unheard.
Bridging the Digital
Gap for Women
Across Africa
Donate to empower an African woman with digital access
Thematic Areas
When women gain practical digital skills, the impact goes far beyond the individual.
Digital literacy
Internet Access
Leadership development
Capacity building
Advocacy
Empowering.
Impacting.
Building.
Empowerment starts with access and skills. Through hands-on digital training and mentorship, we help women turn knowledge into action, strengthening communities and creating lasting impact where it matters most.
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