AI for development:
Girls shaping
the digital future
An open, frank conversation about artificial intelligence and what it means for young women shaping Africa's digital future. Your voice matters — this is your space.
Thursday, 23 April 2026
WhatsApp group · Zimbabwe & beyond
Open to girls aged 13–25 years - FREE
About the focus group
Girls in ICT Day is a global initiative to encourage girls and young women to consider careers in ICT. This year we invite young girls and women to sit at the table and lead the conversation on AI.
Digital Wellness Africa, in partnership with ElevateTrust and GITZ, is hosting a no-holds-barred WhatsApp focus group for girls aged 13–25 on 23 April 2026.
OUR FOCUS TOPICS
AI & development — How is AI shaping opportunities across Africa?
Digital citizenship — What does responsible AI use look like for young women?
Shaping the future — How can girls and young women lead in tech?
Open discussion — Share your experiences, fears, and ambitions freely.
Your safety is important to us
This is a moderated, safe space hosted by Digital Wellness Africa.
A trained facilitator will be present in your group throughout the session. You are never required to share anything personal. Participation is voluntary - you may leave at any time.
For participants aged 13–17: parental or guardian awareness of your participation is encouraged. All conversations are confidential and will not be shared publicly without your permission. Quotes used in our post-event report will be anonymised.
If at any point you feel uncomfortable, you can DM our admins directly:
Edith +263 73 343 2231 | Loveness +263 77 344 5316
Digital Wellness Africa is committed to child online safety and digital wellbeing.
Register to participate
Organised by Digital Wellness Africa
Edith Utete (Co-Founder)
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/edith-utete-coache/
Loveness Nleya CDMP (Co-Founder)
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/loveness-nleya/
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