About ACWICT
Powering Africa's Digital Future, Together.
For over 25 years, ACWICT has been the catalyst empowering women, girls, youth, and marginalized communities across Africa to thrive in the digital economy — building not just access, but agency, leadership, and lasting impact.
Our Vision
To be the catalyst that powers Africa's digital future.
We envision a continent where digital opportunity knows no boundaries of gender, geography, or income — where every African woman and young person has the tools and agency to lead in the technology economy.
Our Mission
Building an Africa powered by access, skills, and innovation.
We are building an Africa powered by access to digital technologies, skills, and innovation, where women, youth, and marginalized communities transform their livelihoods and drive sustainable growth.
Our Core Values
These principles guide every programme we deliver, every partnership we forge, and every community we serve.
Professionalism & Respect
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of conduct, competence, and integrity in everything we do.
Co-Creation & Design
Lasting solutions are built with communities, not for them — ensuring what we build reflects lived realities.
Trust & Data Stewardship
We are responsible custodians of accuracy, privacy, and compliance so communities can trust us with their information.
Partnership & Collaboration
We work strategically across sectors to expand access to digital skills, economic opportunity, and inclusive growth.
Innovation & Agility
We embrace creativity, welcome experimentation, and adapt quickly as the landscape evolves around us.
Transparency & Accountability
We openly communicate how decisions are made and hold ourselves answerable to our partners, funders, and communities.
Digital Inclusion & Equity
We actively dismantle barriers of gender, geography, income, and ability — ensuring Africa's digital future is one where no one is left behind.