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Rhoda Serene Care Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the rights and protection of vulnerable children and girls, youth and women as well as people with disabilities has recently embarked on a three day empowerment training for young people in information technology.
The three day training for beginners & intermediate level was held at Agege, Lagos, titled, “Level Up: Essential Computer Skills for the 21st Century, held between, Wednesday, 10th – Saturday, 13th , September 2025. Participants from Agege, Dopemu and its environs converged for the three days event.
In a speech by the organizer, it aims to encourage young people in poorer households and communities with limited access to computers, training and the internet. The organization is contributing its quota to changing the global narrative that, only 33% of children have internet at home, with huge gaps between high- and low-income nations.
The project was also aimed at commemmorating September’s World Suicide Prevention Day/month 2025. According to the report teaching youth skills helps to overcome depression, anxiety, suicide and suicidal thoughts.
According to the Executive Director, Rhoda Olorunfemi, ” we just want to contribute our quota change the narrative that, only 33% of children have internet at home, with huge gaps between high- and low-income nations by encouraging young people to have a experience in computer training and digital literacy giving hope to those who aspire to build career from it.”
She added that, this is a holistic and long term project with the objective to support community-based digital skills programs to bridge the gap, promote digital literacy and skills training, encourage public-private partnerships and innovate with new technologies.”
Shedding light how the training will help prevent suicide, Rhoda said,
“This will help them manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, and develop resilience to reduce the cause of death among 15–29 year olds globally.”
Adding that, “it will significantly reduce stress and depression levels which may tend to lead to suicide and suicidal thoughts.”
The project coordinator, Esther Joseph said, some of the ways to make this project successful is to focus on local content and ensuring consistent electricity however may not survive the end of the day without supporting stakeholders.
“We understand that this kind of project is capital, time, energy and human resources demanding, it needs the support of stakeholders to ensure this project doesn’t stop from here, especially for those whom we intend to put on scholarship.”
Adding to that, “this is an inclusive project which aims those with disabilities to be able to participate and we are leaving now one behind. We are using this channel to seek support from those who love our project and wishes to sponsor or partner with us.
A survey in the area revealed that most participants never had knowledge of computers and their expectations was to have hands-on experience on how it works.
The NGO was formerly known as Serene Early – Trobb Concept, started the event with welcome and icebreaker Introductions. The day one topic, ‘Getting Started with Computers & Digital Basics’ had core sessions such as ‘Parts of computer, Basic operations and File/folder management’. Day two and three have sessions such as Productivity Tools & Internet Skills: MS Word & PowerPoint basics, Internet & Digital Skills Safe browsing, search engines, email. Hands-on tasks for both levels.
The grand finale focuses on Creativity, Collaboration & Next Steps with recap and motivation on how computer skills open opportunities and photoshop.
