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Tailored workshops
We first conduct a thorough needs assessment through focus groups, interviews, and surveys, engaging the community to understand their specific challenges, goals, and familiarity with digital tools.
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Build learning communities
Interactive workshops build community, where participants learn from instructors and each other. This peer learning is crucial for women facing social or cultural barriers to pursuing digital literacy.
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Monitored growth
Workshops offer a framework for real-time monitoring and feedback. We gather immediate insights, observe skill growth, and adapt the program for better scalability and effectiveness, staying responsive to community needs.
EMPOWERING HOMEMAKERS
konnekt Academy
We offer hands-on digital literacy workshops in 'safe spaces' for women in Urban Kenya
THE PROBLEM WE ARE SOLVING
Bridging the digital divide
Lack of digital literacy exacerbates digital exclusion.
This digital exclusion of women is more than just a technology issue; it is a barrier to education, healthcare, financial independence, and overall empowerment.
41%
41% women need help in using digital tools and services
19%
Mobile internet adoption by woman is 19% lower that of men
29%
Only 29% women are likely to use mobile phone on daily basis
Meaningful, immediate & tangible impact
THE IMPACT
Our workshops have proven to be in demand, and women in the community are excited to have the opportunity to learn and interact with digital tools
Digital literacy workshops completed
60
women empowered
120+
new business pages brought online
80+
boost in digital literacy confidence
2.3x
TESTIMONIALS
“As a female in the motor rewinding industry I want to explore reaching more people through a digital platform so that I can reach more customers, increase my income and also be able to share my skills with others to learn through me.”
“My friend told me about the workshop. I wanted to learn how to grow my business online, so I signed up. The people from Konnekt explained things well, and I was excited to start the workshop. The first class was really helpful, and I can’t wait to learn more.”
“Learning about the workshop from the konnekt team, and encouraged by a friend's experience, I decided to attend. They were very patient and explained everything clearly. I’m really happy I decided to join, because it’s helped me a lot to improve my salon business. .”
OUR JOURNEY SO FAR
2021
Digital retail opportunities exploration identified a significant gap in community connectivity
2022
Identified strong digital appetite for data consumption in target audience through experiments
2023
Customer interactions highlighted the need for curated content to positively impact consumer lives
2024
Launched affordable meaningful connectivity options and digital literacy workshops to bridge existing digital gap
QUICK BITES
"80% of participants have set up online business after participating in the konnekt academy workshops."
QUICK BITES
Globally, there are 244 million more men than women using the Internet in 2023
QUICK BITES
Creating a safe space where women can bring their children removes
a significant participation barrier
NEXT STEPS
We aim to expand our reach by establishing more workshops in underserved neighbourhoods, ensuring every woman who wishes to learn has the opportunity.
We’re also committed to a comprehensive curriculum, from basic digital literacy to advanced business strategies. We cannot do this alone—partner with us to make a difference.
