The eight Bauchi Feminist Internet School (BaFIS) organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), will be held in June 2026. The objective of the BaFIS is to produce digital inclusion champions who will join other champions for bridging the gender digital divide in the country. The two-day school offers intensive training on various topics regarding access to and use of the internet as well as internet governance and policy making in the arena from feminist perspectives.

Alumni will be expected to, after the training, undertake the following activities:

1. Contribution to expanding the base of knowledgeable gender digital inclusion activists by
Stepping-down the training to at least 10 other persons, majority of who should be females
2. Undertake advocacy visits to relevant government officials/agencies to solicit their support for
the national digital inclusion agenda
3. Will write and share an article of not less 1000 words on how digital inclusion agenda can be
realized in the country

Application for participation from interested persons is hereby invited.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

1. Must be digitally literate and have active social media handles/profiles
2. Must have some previous gender advocacy experience
3. Working with a gender focused or women-led organisation will be an advantage

Interested persons should submit their applications to info@citad.org or register by filling out the form below on or before May 06, 2025.

Selected persons will be accommodated in Bauchi and be provided with meals; however, they will be responsible for their transportation. The best performing alumni in terms of step down and advocacy output stands a chance to be sponsored to the 7^th Kano Social Influence’s Summit, holding in Kano, October, 2026