NIIT Foundation and UNICEF Collaborate to Empower 5,000 Women with Digital Literacy

In a significant step towards enhancing digital literacy among young women, the NIIT Foundation has announced a collaboration with YuWaah, a platform initiated by UNICEF, to provide digital literacy courses to over 5,000 young women by the end of 2024. This initiative is aimed at creating skilling to employment pathways for young individuals, particularly women from tier II and III cities and those from marginalized backgrounds.

The courses will be delivered through the United Nations agency's Passport 2 Earning (P2E) portal, which already has learners from all states of India. The programme is set to expand in three districts in Odisha and two districts in Jharkhand. According to Sapna Moudgil, Director of the NIIT Foundation, the shift towards a digital economy necessitates the promotion of digital and data literacy to enable individuals to effectively navigate their surroundings.

Dhuwarakha Sriram, UNICEF's Chief of YuWaah, emphasized the importance of equipping young women, especially those from less privileged backgrounds, with the necessary skills to enter the workforce. The partnership with NIIT Foundation is seen as a crucial step towards achieving this goal. YuWaah Generation Unlimited (GenU) is a global platform launched by UNICEF that focuses on preparing young people for productive work and active citizenship by transitioning from education and learning.

The collaboration between NIIT Foundation and YuWaah underscores the critical role of digital literacy in empowering young women to join the workforce. By focusing on tier II and III cities and marginalized communities, the initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and create equal opportunities for all. The P2E portal serves as an essential tool in this mission, offering accessible and relevant courses tailored to meet the needs of young learners across India.

As India continues to advance in the digital age, initiatives like these are vital for ensuring that no one is left behind. By providing young women with the skills needed to thrive in a digital world, NIIT Foundation and YuWaah are contributing to a more inclusive and equitable future.