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Empower Women in Benin: Transform Lives with Digital Skills!

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Imagine a young woman in Benin, filled with dreams and potential, but held back by a lack of access to the digital world. Your support could be the bridge that connects her to opportunities she never thought possible. Imagine her excitement as she lands her first freelance job, her pride in contributing to her family’s income, and the hope she inspires in young women and the local community.

This is more than just training; it’s a movement toward equality and dignity. Every donation helps create pathways for women who have the ambition and drive to transform their lives, yet simply need the tools and guidance to succeed. By supporting this project, you’re not only lifting an individual woman but also empowering an entire community to grow, prosper, and break free from limitations.

Why This Matters

The freelance economy is growing worldwide, and it offers a unique opportunity for women in Benin to access work without needing to leave their communities. The impact of empowering one woman with digital skills extends beyond her—into her family, her community, and even her country. When she collaborates across borders, she also learns other cultures, and build a network of friends abroad.

The courage and resilience these women show are inspiring, but they cannot do it alone. Your help can be the catalyst that transforms challenges into triumphs, limitations into limitless possibilities. Together, we can help women in Benin rise above societal and economic barriers and step into a future where they become leaders, creators, and changemakers.

For every woman who learns a new digital skill, a door opens to financial independence, self-empowerment and a global network.. She gains the ability to work on her terms, in her community, without having to leave her home or family. She becomes a role model, showing other young women that there is a place for them in the digital world.

Why Benin?

Only 34% of Benin’s population have access to the internet. Less than 10 % are on Social Media, and women are underrepresented. Lets empower them: digitally and professionally.

We have already been working in Benin for the past 4 years and we have successfully trained more than 300 young people where close to 50% were women. Our graduates have generated more than $200,000 and many of them run their own businesses now. This has a trickle down effect on society where our students are now employing the local youth and supporting local families.

Listen to our stars




“Even before my training ended, I got a job in a Norwegian company and I worked there for more than a year. I also worked on more than 25 local graphic design projects here in Benin.”
-Yvette Natta




“I wanted to help my brothers and sisters become successful like myself. So, I joined SOS as a mentor and now I am training young people to learn Graphic Design in Dassa Zoume. I love being a mentor and I want to help as many people as possible.”
-Maurelle

How Your Contribution Helps

Your support will help us provide:

  • Digital Training Workshops: Covering the fundamentals of freelancing, from digital literacy to client management.
  • Technical Skills Courses: Hands-on training in web design, content creation, SEO, data analytics, and more.
  • Job Readiness & Support: Resume-building, interview preparation, and mentorship to help participants secure and succeed in their first jobs.
  • Technology Access: Laptops, internet connectivity, and workspace access for women in underserved communities.

The Impact of Your Donation:

Each donation directly contributes to creating a life-changing opportunity for a woman in Benin.

  • $10 - With just $10, you can provide access to one online course for a student for 1 month.
  • $50 - With just $50, you can provide access to one online course for a student for a whole year.
  • $400 - With $400, you can sponsor a 4-month long training for a student consisting of in-classroom intensive skills training with a local mentor and access to computers and good internet.
  • $10,000 - With $10,000, you can fund an entire class for 25 women with access to everything they need for their success.

What do you get?

We know that your intention is to purely help the women in Benin and not to get anything in return but we have some gifts for you!
$10 Contribution - Your name listed on the Supporters Wall of our website (if you want your name mentioned).
$50 Contribution - You get lifetime access to an online course of your choice on our platform.
$400 Contribution - Access to our hand-picked best graduates to employ as interns for your company and special mention on our website’s Supporter’s Wall.
$10,000 Contribution - Recognition as a Founding Supporter. The whole batch will be named after you and you will get 1 one-hour online session every month with our students to hear their story.

Join Us in Transforming Futures!

With your support, we can create a sustainable future for women in Benin—one digital skill at a time. Let’s make freelancing a bridge to economic independence and empowerment. Together, we can spark change that lasts for generations.

Donate today to empower women in Benin with digital skills and help build a brighter, more connected future.
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Donations 

  • Dixon Veltri
    • kr200
    • 24 d
  • Anonymous
    • kr100
    • 1 mo
  • Anonymous
    • kr150
    • 1 mo
  • Mostafizur Rahman
    • kr500
    • 1 mo
  • Anonymous
    • kr400
    • 1 mo
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Carsten Hjelde
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