TechHerfrica Set to Empower Rural Women Through PoliServe Dialogue

TechHerfrica, an organisation committed to gender inclusion in technology and policy, will address financial exclusion, digital gaps, and limited business opportunities facing rural women in Nigeria.

This maiden edition of PoliServe Dialogue will be held on 15 October 2024 in celebration of the International Day of Rural Women.

The event, themed “Enhancing Livelihoods of Rural Women through Stakeholder Collaboration,” will bring together policymakers, rural women entrepreneurs, development advocates, and private sector leaders.

The goal is to foster inclusive discussions that result in tangible solutions to improve the lives of rural women.

With a wide range of topics on the agenda, from access to finance and digital tools to environmental concerns and gender-based violence, the event is set to provide a comprehensive platform for addressing these pressing issues.

The CEO of TechHerfrica, Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni, shared her excitement about the upcoming event. “PoliServe Dialogue represents an opportunity to amplify the voices of rural women and bridge the gap between them and decision-makers.”

“By addressing their challenges directly, we can create practical solutions that enable these women to succeed and drive sustainable development in their communities,” she continued.

A significant component of the event will be its focus on collaboration between key stakeholders, including partners such as Laerryblue Media, Lexicon Multi Concept Media, Hope Raisers Global Foundation, Prince 7 Youth Development Initiative, and Rendra Foundation.

Others are Holyhill Relief Foundation, Laerryblue Foundation, Onome Food Market, Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), Dutch and Doyenne, Deeblissful Bakes, The Confident Woman, FIST Africa, Madiba Foundation, Organisation of Women in International Trade, Orbeets Digi-Tech, and Bilaad Development Trust.

These partners, along with policymakers, the private sector, and community advocates, will discuss the most effective ways to support rural women and enhance their livelihoods.

The event aims to ensure that these discussions lead to actionable strategies that can be implemented at the grassroots level, ultimately improving the economic and social conditions of rural communities.

In addition to addressing the financial and business challenges rural women face, the PoliServe Dialogue will also focus on the impact of climate change on rural communities.

TechHerfrica has highlighted that women in these areas are disproportionately affected by environmental changes, and this event will explore strategies for mitigating these effects.

The event will also address gender-based violence, a widespread issue that threatens the safety and well-being of rural women.

Anticipation builds as October 15 draws closer for the PoliServe Dialogue event, with stakeholders eager to see how the event will contribute to real, long-term change.

By giving these rural women a platform to voice their experiences and needs, TechHerfrica is paving the way for sustainable solutions that will empower these women to lead better lives and strengthen their communities.