Digital hub
Africa -
Focus areas
- Empowering our communities through digital skills
Research on Digital Technology and Policy Influence
Digihub Africa conduct comprehensive research exploring how digital technologies shape and influence policy-making processes across Africa. Our work specifically targets understanding the implications for human rights defenders and rural populations. This research aims to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen advocacy and policy engagement, ensuring digital transformations are inclusive and respectful of human rights.
Impact of Social Media on Conflict Dynamics:
Recognizing the escalating role social media platforms play in exacerbating online hate speech, misinformation, and conflicts within vulnerable communities, particularly in conflict zones, Digihub Africa commits to researching these critical dynamics. Our objective is to examine and document how social media content fuels division, hate, and violence, and to propose actionable strategies for civil society, policymakers, and tech companies to mitigate these risks and foster digital peacebuilding.
Breaking Gender Barriers
Gender equality is pivotal for sustainable growth. At Digihub Africa, we address the widening digital gender divide by empowering women and girls with essential digital skills. Through targeted education programs, women gain the ability to critically evaluate information, responsibly navigate digital platforms, and actively participate in their communities’ decision-making processes, advocating for meaningful change.
Empowering Through Digital Skills
Digital skills training is a powerful catalyst for economic and social empowerment. Our digital hubs can provide education in coding, web development, digital marketing, and more, equipping women, youth, and marginalized groups with the tools needed to thrive in the global digital economy, enhancing their employability and entrepreneurial potential.
Advocating for Internet Freedom
Digihub Africa strongly advocates for internet freedom, combating censorship, harassment, and threats against activists and ordinary citizens, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. We champion the protection of digital rights, ensuring freedom of expression and safety online.
Human Rights awareness and support
Many victims of human rights abuses often lack the resources to seek help. Digihub Africa serves as a bridge, connecting them with professional counsellors and therapists who would otherwise be out of reach. Through live online sessions, we facilitate direct assistance and, when needed, link individuals with partner NGOs that provide mental health support, confidence-building programs, and other essential services. These hubs are more than just access points—they are centers of empowerment, where individuals can find critical information and reclaim their strength in the process.