Riseup Labs supported the ICT Division of Bangladesh in delivering offline digital skills training for rural women. The program trained 960 participants across 12 upazilas in Rajshahi division through Graphic Design Web Development and Digital Marketing courses.
Her Power is a national women empowerment initiative focused on helping rural Bangladeshi women gain practical ICT skills and become more self-sufficient. Riseup Labs collaborated with the ICT Division of Bangladesh to train 960 women across three phases with coursework mentorship marketplace exposure device support and learning access.
Department of Information and Communication Technology
IT Enabled Services
Training & Capacity Building Program
Training Delivery & Program Management
The program combined structured coursework communication training mentorship and access support to help rural women build market-ready digital skills.
The six-month program included four months of subject-specific coursework one month of English and buyer communication and one month of mentorship.
Riseup Labs trained 960 women under the Women Freelancer category across Graphic Design Web Development and Digital Marketing tracks.
Participants received high-configuration laptops to reduce access barriers and support continued skill development. Monthly travel allowance was also provided.
Learners received practical guidance on creating marketplace accounts communicating with clients and improving freelance profiles or businesses.
The program delivered in-person training while also making learning materials available online for continuous access.
The initiative helped participants build in-demand digital skills that support financial independence and wider inclusion in the technology workforce.
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