DigiLabs

Localising Technology Education to Hausa

DigiLabs is an initiative of YandyTech that localise tech education contents into the Hausa language which is widely spoken in Northern Nigeria, which improves access to education technology and skills opportunities for the region and other Hausa communities world-wide.

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Overview

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Updated April 2023

Web presence

2022

Established

50 2024

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Countries

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Target group

We hope to see more adoption of technology and use of technology for learning and teaching aid in Hausa-speaking communities across Africa.

About the innovation

Why did you create this innovation?

At YandyTech, we understand that young people in Northern Nigeria, face challenges of unemployment, underemployment and staying dedicated, committed and disciplined when navigating into tech due to a lack of curated resources, mentorship and language barrier, hence the motivation behind initiating DigiLabs.

What does your innovation look like in practice?

At DigiLabs, we offer a range of projects to help aspiring tech leaders reach their full potential. Our programs include:

Coding Bootcamps: Our coding boot camp are designed to teach you the fundamentals of programming, from basic syntax to complex algorithms. Our experienced instructors will guide you through hands-on projects and provide personalised feedback to help you succeed.

Data Bootcamps: Our Data Bootcamp program is designed for individuals who want to develop their skills in data analysis, data visualisation, and data-driven decision-making. Over the course of the program, participants will learn how to: Collect, clean, and analyse data using popular data analysis tools such as Python, R, and SQL
Create compelling visualisations and dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders
Use data to inform strategic decision-making in a variety of industries, from healthcare to finance

Mentorship Programs: Our mentorship programs pair you with experienced tech professionals.

How has it been spreading?

We hosted the E-Lance with Aliyu Alhassan, Product Management Essentials with Bello Abdullahi, AI Essentials with Ifeoma Nwabufo and JavaScripts Essentials with Mathew Emmanuel where we engage over 200 young people across Nigeria in a virtual setting through our localised tech contents.

Our goal for the next 2-3 years is to penetrate through Sub-Sahara Hausa-speaking countries to target over 100,00 beneficiaries with improved and more strategic content.

If I want to try it, what should I do?

Anyone interested in our solution to their own context, needs to contact Alamin Musa Magaga, the Chief Technology Officer of YandyTech Community and Head of Digital Technology & Innovation Lab (DigiLabs) via alamin.magaga@yandytech.org and copy digilabs@yandytech.org

Implementation steps

Enrolment

Visit our website at www.yandytech.org/DigiLabs

Selecting Program

Navigate to the "Programs" section and choose the program you are interested in enrolling in.

Registration

Click the "Enroll Now" button.

Fill Registration form

Fill out the enrollment form with your personal information and program-specific details, such as your preferred start date.

Terms and Conditions

Review and agree to our terms and conditions.

Submit form

Submit your enrollment form.

Confirmation Email

You will receive a confirmation email with further instructions on how to get started with your program.

Orientation

Attend any orientation or onboarding sessions as required by your program.

Welcome onBoard

Begin learning and developing new skills with DigiLabs!

If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the enrollment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at digilabs@yandytech.org. Our team is here to help you every step of the way.