Women Empowerment Initiative · Lagos

The room isn't ready.
She's building it anyway.

Her̀tunbí equips African women with the skills, networks, and opportunities to rise, rebuild, and lead in tech; closing the gender gap one woman at a time.

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Program tracks

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Women equipped

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Community-built

Our Offerings

Three pillars, one path forward.

We meet women where they are and move them toward where they can lead.

01

Education

Building foundational, future-ready skills

What this includes

  • Introductory pathways into tech: product, data, design, software
  • Digital literacy and future-of-work skills
  • Structured, cohort-based learning programs
02

Employability

Bridging skills to real opportunities

What this includes

  • CV and LinkedIn optimization
  • Job-readiness training
  • Internship and job placement support
  • Career mentorship and guidance
03

Leadership

Enabling women to build and lead in tech

What this includes

  • Support for women building tech-enabled businesses
  • Access to networks, visibility, and early-stage guidance
  • Founder storytelling and exposure opportunities

Girls in Tech: Early Access, Equal Future

The goal of Her̀tunbí's school outreach is to inspire girls to see themselves as creators, leaders, and innovators in technology , before they step into the career world.

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Career day session

Meet a Her̀tunbí scholar

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Mentorship circle

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Hackathon weekend

Events

Upcoming events

See what we are planning next and how much is still needed to make it happen. Every gift moves an event closer to its goal.

Upcoming event

Girl Child Initiative

  • 7 October 2026
  • Abeokuta
  • Lagos

For Girl Child Day, Her̀tunbí is visiting two schools, one in Abeokuta and one in Lagos, together with partner organisations. We will teach the girls about their rights, equip them with skills and training to go further in tech, collect their details, and connect them to organisations that offer free trainings.

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Community

Her Forming by Her̀tunbí

Women gather every year to learn, connect, and set goals together , the purpose is simple: leave inspired and ready to take on the year.

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Temitope, Founder of Her̀tunbí

“ I Started Her̀tunbí as a reminder that every woman’s story matters. Whether she is just beginning or starting again, she deserves to feel seen, heard and valued. Because when women are given space to thrive, they do more than succeed, they transform the world around them.”

Temitope , Founder, Her̀tunbí

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Her̀tunbí (from "Her" and the Yoruba word "Atunbi," meaning rebirth) is a growing initiative created to empower women , especially in technology, leadership, and creativity.

It's a movement that promotes equality, access, and growth for women through mentorship, learning opportunities, and community support. Our goal is simple: to help women rise, rebuild, and find confidence in digital spaces and beyond.

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