Genius Hub empowers Girls on International Day of the Girl Child with Technology, Counseling, and Support for SGBV Victims

Genius Hub Global Initiative join the world to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) under the theme “Girls’ vision for the future.” This year’s theme emphasises the importance of amplifying the voices of girls and young women as we work towards a more equitable and prosperous future.

Genius Hub Global Initiative stands firmly with this theme. We believe that girls are not just beneficiaries of change; they are architects of a brighter future. Through our various programs and initiatives, we strive to empower girls to envision a future where they can thrive and contribute their unique talents and perspectives.

Genius Hub’s Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Isimeme Whyte is an accomplished, passionate, and dedicated Tech Enthusiast, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Social entrepreneur, Migration Expert, Senior Consultant, and Brand Development Executive, in Social Development with more than twenty (20+) years of multi-sector experience in EdTech, government/NGO partnerships, entrepreneurship, community advocacy, and engagement. She is a tech enthusiast leading digital transformation in the MSME sector with a focus on leveraging technology to promote the growth of MSMEs and women-led businesses through training and consultancy on digital marketing, graphics design, product photography and e-commerce, market systems development, project management, case/crisis management, research monitoring and evaluation, counselling and mentoring, as well as in institutions and community-based organisations that provide services to young people.

She is a business coach and growth strategist with a record of helping over 6,000 business startups scale from the ideation to the testing stage using technology-driven strategies. She serves in a leadership position, providing mentorship and support for MSMEs and startups. She is an advocate for digital inclusion for women as well as girls as she has served as the lead on various initiatives training women and girls on digital skills.

She is passionate about promoting total inclusiveness for all women and girls, and she believes that digital literacy and technological skills are essential for girls and young women to reach their full potential in the 21st century. She is known for her work in utilising entertainment to drive social change and address issues such as inequality, migration, drug abuse, corruption, domestic violence, SGBV, inequality, education, etc.

Genius Hub Limited is a social impact organisation whose overarching goal is to impact lives and create value by developing human capacity and promoting socio economic growth through various programs and interventions including our Self-Discovery and Life Management Skills courses, National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) certified TVET Skills, Film Making Skills, Digital Skills, Mass Production and export of fashion pieces, Employability and Entrepreneurship training as well as our Mental Health and Psychosocial Support workshops.

One of Genius Hub’s service divisions is the Young Girls Foundation which is concerned with empowering the girl child to give her a voice in society, exposing her to technology, using dedicated helplines to provide counselling on reproductive health, and sexuality education, helping victims of SGBV and address other challenges of the girl child. Young Girls Foundation is concerned with empowering the girl child to give her a voice in society, exposing her to technology, using dedicated helplines to provide counselling on reproductive health, and sexuality education, helping victims of SGBV, and addressing other challenges of the girl child. It is worthy of note that what is today known as Genius Hub started as Young Girls Foundation in 2004.

At Genius Hub, we are quite vivid in our expectations for the future of the girl child. We envision a world where girls dominate and lead spaces and industries and in various capacities too. We look forward to a future where more girls and young people are key industry leaders lending their voice to policy development, economic matters, advocacy and awareness raising and the development of the society and world at large. We want to see more young women defy the odds and become members and stakeholders of diverse and multinational community networks such as AfriLabs, ISN Hubs, etc. Young women are capable of building world class solutions to solve problems in the home front, society and world at large.

This drive has led to the launch of several programs and projects under Genius Hub such as Her Migration Voice campaign and Tech Women in Business Network, as a means of amplifying the voices of the girl child. Tech Women in Business and Leadership (TWIBL) a network and support system for women in technology, business, and leadership. TWIBL is dedicated to promoting equity, and diversity and providing growth opportunities.

Through the “Her Migration Voice” campaign project, Genius Hub Global Initiative seeks to educate and empower individuals, especially girls and young women, with accurate information about legal and safe migration options through strategies such as schools and religious organisations outreaches, market campaigns, road shows, vox pop street campaigns, radio talk shows, workshops, and targeted online and social media campaigns.

We believe that empowering girls requires a collaborative effort. We call on all stakeholders – governments, corporations, educational institutions, and civil society organisations – to work together towards the following goals:

Building Safe Support Systems
Bridging the Digital Divide by ensuring affordable and reliable internet access, digital devices, and quality training for girls in all communities.
Breaking stereotypes and societal biases that discourage girls from pursuing STEM careers.
Amplifying Girls’ Voices through platforms where girls can express their ideas and visions for the future.

At Genius Hub, we don’t just equip girls with digital skills; we empower them to be leaders who shape the digital landscape. Our programs, such as coding and UI/UX design training, go beyond technical proficiency. We foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills, encouraging girls to use technology as a tool for positive change. While digital literacy is a powerful tool, it’s just one piece of the puzzle. We recognize the importance of holistic development for girls. Through our programs, girls explore areas like financial literacy, mental health awareness, and public speaking.

On the occasion of IDGC 2024, Genius Hub calls on all stakeholders involved to make sure the gender boundaries and barriers posed by stereotypes and exclusion are reduced and more girls begin to take action towards a brighter future.

Genius Hub Global Initiative invites you to join us in empowering girls. Through our programs, resources, and advocacy efforts, we are committed to creating a world where girls are not just heard, but empowered to lead the way.