Youth Orientation for Development (YOD) UNESCO has unveiled Project D-100, a transformative digital empowerment initiative aimed at providing free website development, branding support, and digital capacity-building to 100 schools and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The programme, announced under the leadership of YOD UNESCO President Ambassador Emmanuel Ejiogu, seeks to bridge the digital divide and give underserved institutions the tools needed to thrive in today’s interconnected economy.
The initiative is spearheaded by Godwin Iheuwa, Head of Digital Development at YOD UNESCO, who conceived the project in response to the limited digital visibility and online resources available to many schools and local businesses. Iheuwa explained that the first phase will target 100 institutions, with plans already in place to expand support to 200 more in the second phase. The long-term vision aims to digitally empower 5,000 institutions across Africa, creating one of the continent’s largest community-driven digital transformation movements.
Project D-100 is powered by a team of young creatives and technology enthusiasts, with over 50 volunteers contributing skills in web development, design, digital marketing, and content creation. The volunteer division is coordinated by Eze Akalugwu, Head of Volunteers for the project.
Ambassador Ejiogu emphasized that the initiative aligns with YOD UNESCO’s broader mission of digital inclusion, youth development, and community empowerment. “Project D-100 provides free website creation or enhancement, social media setup and optimization, branding support, content development, digital mentorship, and skill-building opportunities for young volunteers,” he said.
Registration is now open on the project portal, allowing schools, SMEs, and volunteers to participate at no cost. YOD UNESCO described Project D-100 as a significant milestone in its digital development agenda, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable impact and digital empowerment across Africa.
For more information, interested participants can visit the YOD UNESCO website or contact the organization via email.
