The Love for Change Women Foundation (LCWF) has announced plans for the second cohort of its InnovatHER STEM Virtual Bootcamp, scheduled to run from April 28 to June 20, 2025.
This virtual bootcamp will empower over 200 young girls from Lagos, Benue, Kaduna, Anambra, Kano, Oyo, Kwara, and Abuja with essential STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills, inspiring them to lead in digital innovation and leadership.
Through a dynamic series of interactive virtual workshops, hands-on activities, and mentorship sessions, participants aged 12 to 25 will receive comprehensive training in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Analytics, Coding, Critical Thinking, and Problem-Solving.
Modupeola Bello Olukoya, founder of the Love for Change Women Foundation (LCWF), explains that the InnovatHER STEM Bootcamp is aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 5, 4, and 1—Gender Equality, Quality Education, and Poverty Alleviation.
“The first session held in September 2024 empowered 30 girls,” she noted. “Now, the 2025 STEM Virtual Bootcamp marks a significant leap forward, with over 200 girls already registered.”
“While the initiative aims to nurture a new generation of young women to drive innovation and leadership in technology and engineering, it also equips them with the soft skills needed to build their confidence and thrive in STEM fields and beyond. We’re not just teaching girls to use tech—we’re helping them reshape their futures,” she added.
April 24 marks Girls in ICT Day, and the 2025 theme, “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation,” underscores the importance of ensuring equal and equitable digital inclusion for all young women and girls, especially those in vulnerable situations. It’s a compelling call to action to bridge digital divides and encourage more girls to pursue careers in STEM and ICT.
Initiatives like the InnovatHER STEM Virtual Bootcamp represent critical steps toward closing the global gender gap in STEM and advocating for equal opportunities in digital innovation.
