Azari Women in Tech Africa announces its plan to train 5,000 African women in Design this November
Azari aims to introduce 5,000 women to the world of Design through valuable online courses taught by female industry leaders in Design and Technology.
Azari Women in Tech Africa (formerly TFDM) has announced its plan to train 5,000 women in design this November for free as part of its mission to empower 50,000 African women in design and tech. This announcement follows the reveal of the new name and visual identity.
In its announcement, it says it aims to introduce 5,000 women to the world of Design through valuable online courses taught by female industry leaders in Design and Technology.
It stated, “We are excited to share our ambitious goal to empower over 5000 women throughout the African continent. Our objective is to provide these women with valuable skills and opportunities for personal and professional growth through access to pre-recorded courses conducted by esteemed female designers who have demonstrated their expertise and accumulated extensive experience in their respective fields.”
The training will offer courses across a diverse range of creative disciplines, including Graphic Design, UI/UX (User Interface/User Experience) Design, and Brand Design. “Our mission is to equip these women with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the dynamic and competitive world of design,” it stated.
Some of the trainers who will be facilitating the sessions include Bolutife Awakan (Head of Brands and Design, Traction), Mayowa Adeyemi (UX Writer, Ardoq), IniOluwa Abiodun (Senior Brand Designer), and Yvonne Ogwulu (Founder, Tech Girl Magic Initiative).
Founded by Bolanle Banwo in 2018, Azari Women in Tech Africa’s mission is to equip and empower African women with invaluable skill sets in order to increase women’s representation in the field. Since its inception, it has trained over 3,000 women.
Okoro Lynda Chibugo, a beneficiary of past Azari training sessions said, “My design journey began with TFDm (now Azari), where I delved into the world of graphic design. Those formative days at TFDM laid the foundation for my career by instilling in me a profound understanding of design principles.”
“The solid foundation I received at TFDM has been instrumental in my ability to bridge the gap between aesthetics and functionality. It’s a journey that has taught me the art of creating exceptional user experiences, regardless of the industry or location,” she added.
Visit the registration link to register for the free design training coming up in November.
