Unoma Okorafor built a technology pipeline for African girls

The computer engineer founded initiatives that connect girls and young women with technical education.

By Global Africa Desk · Diaspora achievement and ideas · 2 min read

Editorial illustration for “Unoma Okorafor built a technology pipeline for African girls” — Na Wetin Dey Happen original editorial image — conceptual, not a documentary photograph

The computer engineer founded initiatives that connect girls and young women with technical education.

Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women describes training and mentorship programmes.

Her work shows representation becomes powerful when it is converted into opportunity.

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