Empowering Women and Girls to Thrive & Lead in the Digital Economy

From a Community Challenge to a Movement for Digital Inclusion

FoHer Digital Hub was founded on a simple belief: every woman and girl deserves an equal opportunity to thrive in the digital economy.

While working with youth and women’s empowerment programmes across Kenya, our founder observed that many women and girls, especially those from rural and underserved communities, were being left behind as digital technologies transformed education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

The barriers extended beyond access to technology. Limited digital skills, low confidence, economic hardship, and restrictive social norms prevented many women from pursuing opportunities. For girls who were out of school, these challenges were even greater, with some unable to attend community training due to parental concerns about mixed-gender learning environments.

Determined to change this reality, our founder brought together educators, community leaders, mentors, and development practitioners to create safe, inclusive spaces where women and girls could gain practical digital skills, leadership, and entrepreneurial capabilities.

Together, they established FoHer Digital Hub to bridge the digital opportunity gap and equip women and girls with the knowledge, confidence, and opportunities to build sustainable livelihoods, lead their communities, and create lasting social change.