Street Project Foundation Launches New initiative, Partners Others
Entertainment

Street Project Foundation Launches New initiative, Partners Others

A group in the country, the Street Project Foundation, whose responsibility cut across the creation of employment for youths and cross-cultural dialogue through creative arts, has launched its new initiative called, ‘Digital Amazons’.

The group has also announced its partnership with the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria’s,AAAN, and Women-in-AdvertisinWIA for the purpose of driving its initiatives.

Report from the Vanguard had it that, “Digital Amazons” is a three-week capacity building programme for girls between the age of 18 and 25 year old, who are exceptionally gifted in different areas of the Creative Arts. The goal is to expose participants to latest digital skills that will prepare them for work in Advertising and the creative industry at large.

According to the report, call for applications kicked off on 1 April, with the deadline fixed for 28 April. The first cohort is expected to run from scheduled to run from 13 -31 May at NG_HUB from Facebook, Yaba, Lagos.

Speaking on the initiative, WIA Chairperson, Mrs. Tope Jemerigbe said: “We embraced this initiative by Street Project Foundation because it aligns with our objective to bring more women into our profession and improve their skill-sets,” She said.

According to her “WIA will provide resource persons, who are veterans in the Advertising industry, to facilitate sessions during the three-week training programme. Internship placements will also be offered to expose the young women to the world of work in Advertising. In addition, WIA will hold seminar and mentorship sessions with young women already involved in Advertising and Communication practice for every cohort of the Digital Amazons programme”.

The Founder and Lead Visionary of Street Project Foundation, Mrs. Rita Ezenwa-Okoro, explained that “Digital Amazons was created in alignment with the foundation’s mission to facilitate opportunities for youth employment and enterprise development, using creative arts as a tool.

“Our partnership with AAAN-Women-in-Advertising is very strategic and timely. If we must raise a critical mass of female Creative Directors and Chief Creative Officers in the industry, intentional steps must be taken and Digital Amazons presents us with that opportunity to build the capacity of female creatives, through training and mentoring,” she said.

Related Posts

“It’s work, work, work there”- Lady and family reportedly leave UK, relocates to Nigeria

“It’s work, work, work there”- Lady and family reportedly leave UK, relocates to Nigeria

Rebecca Olawale, a Nigerian lady who had stayed in the United Kingdom with her family, has created a film to illustrate that they have returned to Nigeria. GISTLOVER…

“You ate a bag of rice in one sitting” – Outrage as man says he was billed N98k for a plate of rice

“You ate a bag of rice in one sitting” – Outrage as man says he was billed N98k for a plate of rice

A Nigeria who was dining at a restaurant in Lagos state showed the amount he was paid for a dish of rice. According to GISTLOVER, the Nigerian customer…

“They gave me heavy seeds”- Pastor reveals how yahoo boys helped him relocate abroad

“They gave me heavy seeds”- Pastor reveals how yahoo boys helped him relocate abroad

A Nigerian preacher who fled the nation in 2023 says his successful transfer was achieved through the assistance from online scammers. A Facebook user identified as Innocent Tino…

Why my wedding won’t be elaborate – Broda Shaggi

Why my wedding won’t be elaborate – Broda Shaggi

Skit maker and actor, Samuel Animashaun Perry, aka Broda Shaggi, has said that when he decides to get married he won’t have an elaborate wedding, DAILY POST reports….

Actress Kate Henshaw confirms mum’s death

Actress Kate Henshaw confirms mum’s death

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has confirmed the death of her mother.JAMB Result DAILY POST recalls that the actress lost her mum recently. Confirming her mother’s demise via her…

‘I don’t like being referred to as underrated artist’ – Waje

‘I don’t like being referred to as underrated artist’ – Waje

Singer Waje has warned that she dislikes being tagged an “underrated artist.” DAILY POST reports.JAMB Result Waje’s fans, especially on social media, have been tagging the singer as…