Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation — SHADE-IN’s Journey Toward Equality and Empowerment

International Girl in ICT Day

On this year’s International Girls in ICT Day, we celebrate not just the potential of girls in technology, but the power of inclusive digital transformation when young women are equipped with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to thrive.

The theme for 2025, “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation,” aligns perfectly with SHADE-IN’s mission — while championing SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Empowerment) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

Our Founder’s Story: A Living Example

At Saving Hand Development Initiative (SHADE-IN), we don’t just advocate for girls in tech — we live it.

Our founder, Bliss Ojeruse, is a Computer Science graduate, highly computer literate, digitally competent, and a strong advocate for the ethical use of ICT tools for social impact.

As a young woman, Bliss defied the odds, embracing tech not only as a career but as a tool for service. She used her knowledge to build SHADE-IN from the ground up, creating platforms to reach underserved communities, train youth in digital skills, and lead innovative projects that continue to impact lives 15 years later.

Her story proves that when girls are equipped with ICT skills, they don’t just participate in digital transformation — they lead it.

Why Girls in ICT Matter

Girls everywhere need to see examples like Bliss — women who are not afraid to take up space in the tech world, create solutions, and build movements that shape society.

When girls access ICT tools and training, they can:

- Solve real-world problems.

- Start their own social or tech ventures.

- Challenge stereotypes.

- Become role models for the next generation.

A Message to Every Girl Reading This

You can code.

You can build.

You can lead.

You can change your world.

Just like our founder, your story can begin with curiosity, grow with knowledge, and blossom into impact.

Join Us in Building an Inclusive Digital Future.

📚 Explore SHADE-IN stories: https://shade-in.blogspot.com/p/shade-in-stories.html

🔗 Support our work: https://shade-in.blogspot.com/p/contact.html?m=1

Let’s celebrate this day with action — by empowering more girls to discover the world of ICT and lead the way toward a brighter, more inclusive digital tomorrow.

#GirlsInICT #SHADEIN #SDG5 #SDG10 #SDG4 #SDG8 #DigitalInclusion #TechForChange #GenderEquality #ReducedInequalities

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#SHADEINAt15 #SHADEINStories #TransformingLives #ImpactingCommunities #OneStepAtATime #15YearsAnniversary

Written by Omiebi Eki-Allen

Concept and Editing by Bliss Ojeruse

For Saving Hand Development Initiative (SHADE-IN)

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