Introduction
The sixth Bauchi Feminist Internet School (BaFIS) organized by the Centre for Information Technology
and Development (CITAD) will be held in April 2024. 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 three-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, the majority of whom 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 than 1000 words on how the 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 organization will be an advantage
4. Note that participants will be made up of a 70/30 female-to-male ratio
Interested persons should submit their applications to info@citad.org or register by filling out the form below on or before February 26, 2024
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 5th Kano Social Influence’s Summit, holding in November 2024
This form is currently closed for submissions.
