About us
The NDES Incubation & Technology Hub (NIT) is a technology institute and business incubation hub with a shared mission: empowering girls to create a better world through education, research, and innovation.
With cutting-edge brain science, path-breaking performances, innovative startups, driverless cars, AI, big data, big ambitions, Nobel and Turing prizes, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, NIT doesn’t imagine the future, we create it.Â
Our Story Starts in early 2019
NIT was birthed from the NDES Foundation which was established in 2019 by the surviving family of Ma NDE Elizabeth and Pa NDE Zacharia who lived in Buea in the South West region of Cameroon. It is in their memory that the Foundation works to help some of Cameroon’s most neglected rural communities with a focus on helping these communities to become self-reliant and ultimately sustainable.
NDES works mostly in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon, notably in ‘Buea’, near the family home where the daily struggle for life is one of the most challenging in the world. Communities have faced poverty for generations with limited access to food, water, education, regular work, and basic medical care.
Families strive to secure a basic education for their children and a safe and healthy environment in which to live. With one in three schools in the region closed, regular power outages of up to five days at a time, limited access to the internet, and regular lockdowns due to unrest, the life chances of children across the region continue to be limited which in turn commits them to a cycle of poverty, illness, and poor life options.
NDES aims to provide support in education, health, and infrastructure to empower others so that they can help themselves out of poverty and towards a brighter and more secure future.
OUR VISION
At NIT our commitment to empowering girls in Information and Communication Technology goes beyond simply bridging the digital divide. We believe in unlocking their limitless potential to innovate, take charge, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future.
Our Mission
is to provide girls with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to excel in the dynamic world of ICT. We understand that by empowering girls in this field, we are not only creating a more inclusive and diverse tech industry but also paving the way for groundbreaking advancements and leadership in the digital age. Join us on this transformative journey as we empower the next generation of female tech leaders and change-makers.
Our Core Value
is to bridge the gender gap in ICT by providing girls with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive in the digital age. We believe that technology is a powerful tool for empowerment, and we are dedicated to equipping girls with the knowledge and confidence to excel in the world of ICT.
Our Vision, Mission and Core Values
Our Core Value
It is to bridge the gender gap in ICT by providing girls with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive in the digital age. We believe that technology is a powerful tool for empowerment, and we are dedicated to equipping girls with the knowledge and confidence to excel in the world of ICT.
Our Mission
is to provide girls with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to excel in the dynamic world of ICT. We understand that by empowering girls in this field, we are not only creating a more inclusive and diverse tech industry but also paving the way for groundbreaking advancements and leadership in the digital age. Join us on this transformative journey as we empower the next generation of female tech leaders and change-makers.
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Values
Confidence, Independence, Persistence, Resilience, Respect
Objectives
- Boost Girls’ ICT Access: Expand tech opportunities for diverse girls.
- Empower Digital Skills: Equip girls with online proficiency, safety, and responsibility.
- Encourage STEM Girls: Inspire girls in STEM, breaking gender stereotypes.
- Girl-Centric Mentorship: Provide female role models to guide and support girls.
- Cultivate Girl Confidence: Celebrate their achievements and promote leadership.
- Safe Digital Spaces for Girls: Advocate for discrimination-free online environments.
- Advocate for Girls in Tech: Drive policies for gender equality in tech education and workplaces.
- Measure Girls’ Impact: Continuously assess and improve programs tailored for girls.
- Collaborate for Girls: Partner with local organizations to expand girls’ ICT opportunities.
- Raise Girl-Centric Awareness: Engage parents, educators, and communities to champion girls’ ICT education.
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