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Recognition That Matters
The real reward is in the women and girls who go on to build careers and communities. But when the work is acknowledged by those who watch this sector closely, it confirms we are building something worth seeing.
Awards & Recognition
Women in Tech Africa Award
Recognised for outstanding contribution to digital skills development among women and girls across Nigeria.
NITDA Digital Inclusion Champion
Awarded by the National Information Technology Development Agency for sustained efforts in closing the gender digital divide.
UN Women HeForShe Impact Champion
Selected as a HeForShe impact champion for measurable outcomes in gender equality through technology education.
CcHub EdTech Innovator Grant
Awarded a development grant in recognition of BSA's model for scaling community-based ICT education for underserved women.
World Bank Digital Development Award
Commended for innovative programme design that connects rural women to economic opportunity through digital skills training.
Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Award
Selected among the top social enterprises in the TEF 2019 cohort for impactful and scalable approach to women's economic empowerment.
In the Press
TechCabal · 2023
The organisation training 1,000 women a year to code in Nigeria
The Guardian Nigeria · 2022
How Blue Sands Academy is closing the gender gap — one girl at a time
Channels Television · 2022
Feature: Women, Technology and Nigeria's Digital Future
BusinessDay Nigeria · 2021
BSA: Building a pipeline of female tech talent from the grassroots