Women in the Digital Economy Fund

📢New blog 🌎WiDEFs mission remains crucial in pushing for concrete and concerted action from governments and policymakers to support efforts to move the #GlobalDigitalCompact (GDC) beyond mere rhetoric and yet another document shelved in history. As we look toward the implementation of #GDC, there is an urgency to do it now, but there is a need to ensure a gender lens is applied across the board. Check out our recent blog examining how we take the GDC from commitment to action. ➡️:https://lnkd.in/gFK8pXvS GSMA - Mobile for Development CARE Global Digital Inclusion Partnership World Economic Forum United Nations ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific UN Women

Your Ideas Can Make a Difference! 📈 The Women in the Digital Economy (WiDEF) is calling on local organizations to apply for funding to enhance women's access to technology. With grants of up to $500,000, #WidefinIndia with USAID, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Reliance Foundation is dedicated to supporting impactful solutions that improve women's livelihoods and economic resilience. Let's collaborate for a brighter, more inclusive future! 🌍 Learn more at widef.global/widefinindia

⭐ Meet Our Awardees! ⭐ We're thrilled to announce that Smart Regional Consultants (SRC) is an awardee of the Women in the Digital Economy Fund! This incredible organization is making strides to economically empower women and close the gender digital divide in Kenya. 💡 To learn more about SRC's work, visit: 🔗 widef.global/R1awardees 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eJrRHZJD USAID Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CARE Global Digital Inclusion Partnership GSMA - Mobile for Development

“We are proud to manage WiDEF in India and help scale efforts to close the gender digital divide, delivering significant social and economic benefits,” said Claire Sibthorpe, Head of Digital Inclusion, GSMA. #WidefinIndia with USAID, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Reliance Foundation are offering grants of up to $500,000 for projects that empower women through technology.  By focusing on enhancing digital skills, improving affordability, and ensuring safety, we aim to bridge the gender digital divide and empower women across India.  If your organization has a proven solution that can drive change, we encourage you to apply at 👉 widef.global/widefinindia

⭐ Meet Our Awardees! ⭐ DEMO | Ideas for impact is a Women in the Digital Economy Fund awardee! We are thrilled to support the incredible work this organization is doing to close the gender digital divide in Pakistan. 💡 To learn more about DEMO's work, visit: 🔗 widef.global/R1awardees 🔗 https://demo.org.pk/ USAID Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CARE Global Digital Inclusion Partnership GSMA Foundation

📢🌎New blog: With reports from the World Economic Forum of more than a billion dollars in pledges to advance digital inclusion announced during the #UnitedNations #SummitoftheFuture (SoTF), how do we ensure this commitment produces meaningful action to bridge the gender digital divide? This piece assesses whether “the GDC, with all its imperfections,” can propel progress towards better global digital governance and digital inclusion for all. Here are WiDEF’s key takeaways on why we must apply a gender lens and targeted action in implementing the GDC’s 5 objectives. ➡️Read our latest blog for more: https://lnkd.in/gFK8pXvS

WiDEF Policy Advocacy Advisor - Talant Sultanov is in Saudi Arabia for the Internet Governance Forum #IGF2024. Day 0 proved to be an insightful kick-off as attendees were immersed in insightful discussions on topics including #digitalfinancialinclusion, ensuring #inclusive and #equitable digital futures, and empowering #women in the digital age. The remainder of this year's #IGF2024 will cover the following key themes: ⚖️Harnessing innovation and balancing risks in the digital space ♻️Enhancing the digital contribution to peace, development, and sustainability 🤝🏽Advancing human rights and inclusion in the digital age 🏛️Improving digital governance for the Internet We Want USAID Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Microsoft KOICA Reliance Foundation CARE Global Digital Inclusion Partnership GSMA International Telecommunication Union Internet Governance Forum Secretariat

"Advancing women’s agency and access to digital skills brings tremendous benefits for women and for society as a whole." stated CEO Reliance Foundation, Jagannatha Kumar. Women in the Digital Economy Fund is committed to this transformative change with USAID, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, inviting local organizations to apply for grants of up to $500,000 aimed at addressing the gender digital divide in India. #WidefinIndia supports #socialchange and aims to fund innovative solutions that enhance women's digital inclusion and empower communities. Join us in this mission, learn more at widef.global/widefinindia #DigitalEconomy

“Together, we can bridge the digital divide, ensuring women are empowered to participate and thrive in the digital age,” stated USAID, Mission Director to India, Steven G. Olive. USAID, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Reliance Foundation are proud to support #WiDEFinIndia mission to enhance women’s access to digital skills and resources in India. Local entities can apply for funding of up to $500,000 for projects aimed at closing the gender digital divide and improving #GenderEquality. Join us in creating a more equitable future. Find out more at widef.global/widefinindia

We are delighted to partner with Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u and the team at the Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy to advance policy change to close the gender digital divide and achieve digital inclusion. The Women in the Digital Economy Fund is also supporting 4 Kenyan organizations working towards this goal, providing an opportunity to inform policy action with the experience of our grantees: KICTANet Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya MESH Kenya Smart Regional Consultants (SRC). Thank you for the trust and partnership!