FESTIC — The women powering Senegal's digital economy

FESTIC · Women & Digital

A community that trains, connects and propels the women of Senegal's digital economy.

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They make the impact possible

The real question is no longer whether women will make the digital world, but whether we will finally let them.

A word from the President

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« There is an image I can't let go of: a young girl, somewhere between Dakar and our regions, closing her laptop convinced that tech isn't meant for her. Yet she has the same curious eyes, the same sharp mind as those who will become tomorrow's engineers, developers or entrepreneurs — except no one around her ever bothered to tell her so. FESTIC was born to make that image a thing of the past, one girl at a time, one region after another. »

Solange Mbengue Ndir

President of FESTIC

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Our major focus areas

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FESTIC helps accelerate Senegal's digital transformation through one cross-cutting target: women.

Digital transformation

Raise awareness, train and equip women so they drive Senegal's digital transformation rather than watch it — from digital fundamentals to the most advanced skills.

Networking

Build a peer network across women, businesses, NGOs, government and institutions, so every Festicienne finds support, opportunities and mentorship — from senior members to juniors.

Advocacy for women in leadership positions

Carry women's voices where decisions are made, to open middle and top management and advance gender equality under the Sustainable Development Goals.

Our flagship programs

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From the first line of code to founding a company — support for every step of the journey.

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Incubation

KEUR FESTIC — The Women Entrepreneurs’ Centre

A collaborative workspace promoting women’s economic independence through ICT

A collaborative workspace open to all women: training workshops, masterclasses, experience-sharing sessions and meet-ups to build skills, develop entrepreneurial potential and promote economic independence through ICT.

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Training

Festic Digital Boost

Bridging the digital divide between the sexes — five regions, four months, free training courses

A flagship programme supporting women entrepreneurs in Senegal: six free online training courses, available 24 hours a day, personalised support and a dedicated community. Funded by the Internet Society (ISOC).

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Training

Digitalise Youth

To nurture a generation of young people capable of taking action, standing up for their rights and transforming the digital landscape

FESTIC’s initiative for a more inclusive, secure and equitable digital ecosystem: digital rights, digital citizenship, combating disinformation, security, civic tech and social innovation. Powered by the Digital Democracy Initiative, supported by the Youth Democracy Cohort.

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Training

A Digital Take-off for Women

Three years, 500 female entrepreneurs from Senegal, both in Dakar and in the rural communities of Thiès

Three-year programme (2025–2028) to build skills in management and digital transformation: five face-to-face modules, four compulsory online courses and twelve hours of personalised support. Delivered by FESTIC in partnership with SavoirSphère Canada and CECI, with support from Global Affairs Canada.

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