Tech4Dev

For Celestine Adom Tetteh, getting into tech was about more than building a career. Growing up, she had seen the impact of teenage pregnancies across generations of her family, and she was determined to write a different story for herself.

After studying Actuarial Science and discovering Data Science, she began pursuing opportunities to build her skills. But funding remained a major barrier. Then came the Women Techsters Fellowship.

The Women Techsters Fellowship training gave Celestine the technical and soft skills she needed to find her footing in tech. While working as a receptionist, her boss discovered some of the data projects she had been working on. In 2023, she was promoted to a Data Analyst.

Today, Celestine works as a Data Analyst at Tontrac Plant & Engineering Ltd, where she applies her expertise to help the organisation work smarter. Beyond her career, she is also the Founder of Evolve 360, a nonprofit committed to providing technological education and fundamental literacy skills to underserved communities.

As we celebrate Tech4Dev at 10, we look back at stories like Celestine’s, not simply as milestones, but as reminders of why creating pathways to skills, opportunity and economic prosperity matters.

Watch Celestine share her Women Techsters story.

10 years of turning possibilities into pathways. Now, we have a new digital home to tell that story.

A 10-year journey is not only about looking back at how far we have come, it is also about being intentional about where we are going next.

That is why, as we celebrate Tech4Dev at 10, we are unveiling our new website, a digital home that brings our story, our work, our people, our programmes and our vision for the future together in one place.

From the stories of people whose lives have been transformed through our programmes, to the partnerships helping us shape stronger digital and creative ecosystems; from our work in skills development and employment to our growing focus on policy, research and systemic change, the new website gives you a clearer view of what we do, why we do it, and the future we are building towards.

So, as we mark this milestone, we invite you to explore the new Tech4Dev website, revisit the journey that brought us here, discover the work happening across our programmes, and see what the next chapter holds.

Welcome to the new Tech4Dev!!

🔗 Explore the new website: http://tech4dev.com/ (LINK IN BIO)

10 years of impact is not only about what we build. It is also about how we show up for others.

For a decade, Tech4Dev has been creating pathways to economic prosperity through technology, skills, jobs, and businesses. As we celebrate 10 years of Tech4Dev, we’re taking this commitment beyond our programmes and into the communities around us.

This September, we’re launching our first-ever Tech4Dev Community Volunteer Week, giving members of our team the opportunity to volunteer their time and skills with causes they genuinely care about. From education and community development to other causes close to their hearts, this is about making room for our people to give back in ways that are personal and meaningful to them.

And we want to extend that opportunity beyond our team. If you’re a non-profit organisation or have a non-profit project doing work that matters, we’d love to volunteer with you.

Share your organisation or project with us here: bit.ly/Tech4DevVolunteerWeek (LINK IN BIO)

The first-ever Women Techsters Fellowship cohort began during the pandemic.

We all remember how difficult that period was. The uncertainty, the isolation, the distance, and the challenge of trying to keep learning, working, and connecting while the world stood still. For these women, their journey with the Women Techsters Fellowship also happened against that backdrop. Their learning happened virtually, and so did many of the connections they built with one another.

When restrictions were finally lifted and we could gather again, we knew we had to create an opportunity for these women to meet beyond their screens. That is how the Meet & Greet in Lagos came to life.

It was a chance to finally put faces to names, turn virtual friendships into real connections, share stories, laugh together, and celebrate the journey they were taking. After months of learning from different locations, being in the same room created a different kind of connection—one that could not be replicated through a screen.

Looking back at this moment as we celebrate 10 years of Tech4Dev, we are reminded that impact is not only measured by the skills someone gains. It is also found in the communities people become part of, the relationships they build, and the opportunities that can grow from those connections. Sometimes, creating access means simply bringing people together and giving them room to see what is possible when they do not have to journey alone.

Ten years of Tech4Dev is a celebration of the people, the connections, and the opportunities that continue to move us towards a more inclusive digital economy and greater economic prosperity.

Sometimes, closing the digital divide starts with something as simple as learning how to turn on a computer. For many people in underserved communities, the digital world can feel distant, especially when access to technology has not been matched with the skills to use it.

Through our Basic Digital Literacy (BDL) for Rural Clusters in Northern Nigeria programme, we worked to change that.

In Niger State, participants were introduced to foundational digital skills that can make a real difference in how they learn, work, communicate, and access opportunities. Some began the programme with little or no experience using a computer. They left with greater confidence in navigating basic computer functions, understanding software, and using digital tools more independently.

Importantly, digital inclusion meant inclusion for everyone. Persons with Disabilities were also given the opportunity to learn, participate, and build the confidence to engage with the digital world.

These may seem like foundational skills, but they can be the foundation for something much bigger: the ability to participate in the digital economy, pursue opportunities, improve livelihoods, and build greater economic prosperity.

As we celebrate 10 years of Tech4Dev, we are looking back at the people and programs that have shaped our journey, and the partnerships that have helped us turn digital inclusion into meaningful opportunities.

We are grateful to and for partnering with us to make this possible.

10 years of impact. 10 years of expanding access. 10 years of building pathways to economic prosperity.