Background

Unemployment remains a significant challenge for women in Uganda. Despite earning degrees and diplomas from various institutions, many young women struggle to secure meaningful employment. Due to limited access to practical skills, mentorship, and industry connections, they often settle for low-paying or degrading jobs that do not align with their qualifications or aspirations.

This issue extends to the ICT sector, where female graduates face additional barriers, including gender discrimination, limited job opportunities, and societal biases that discourage women from pursuing careers in technology. As a result, many talented women are either excluded from the industry or forced to abandon their career ambitions.

Azura Ladies was established to bridge this gap by providing women with opportunities to create employment and secure work in the technology industry. Through targeted skills training, mentorship programs, and job placement initiatives, the platform empowers women with the technical and professional skills needed to compete in the ICT sector. By fostering a supportive community and promoting gender inclusivity, Azura Ladies helps women break barriers and build sustainable careers in technology.

 

Mission Statement

Azura Ladies is dedicated to empowering women in Uganda by bridging the gender gap in the technology sector. Through skills training, mentorship, and job placement initiatives, we equip women with the tools and opportunities needed to build sustainable careers in ICT, fostering a more inclusive and equitable industry.

 

Vision

To create a world where women in Uganda have equal access to meaningful employment in the technology sector, enabling them to achieve their full potential and contribute to the growth and innovation of the industry.

 

Core Objectives

Skills Development: Provide women with practical, industry-relevant technical skills through hands-on training programs tailored to the demands of the ICT sector. 

Mentorship: Connect women with experienced professionals in the technology industry for guidance, career advice, and networking opportunities. 

Job Placement: Facilitate access to employment opportunities by partnering with tech companies and organizations committed to gender inclusivity. 

Community Building: Create a supportive network of women in technology to share experiences, collaborate, and advocate for gender equality in the workplace.  

Advocacy: Challenge societal biases and gender stereotypes that discourage women from pursuing careers in technology.