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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

2023

Women in Tech Africa Award

Recognised for outstanding contribution to digital skills development among women and girls across Nigeria.

Women in Tech Africa
2022

NITDA Digital Inclusion Champion

Awarded by the National Information Technology Development Agency for sustained efforts in closing the gender digital divide.

NITDA
2022

UN Women HeForShe Impact Champion

Selected as a HeForShe impact champion for measurable outcomes in gender equality through technology education.

UN Women Nigeria
2021

CcHub EdTech Innovator Grant

Awarded a development grant in recognition of BSA's model for scaling community-based ICT education for underserved women.

Co-Creation Hub (CcHub)
2020

World Bank Digital Development Award

Commended for innovative programme design that connects rural women to economic opportunity through digital skills training.

World Bank Nigeria
2019

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.

Tony Elumelu Foundation

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