The SWL Foundation has marked a major milestone with the graduation of the first cohort of its Digital Life After School Program (DLASP), which is aimed at equipping children with essential technology skills.
The event, held on Saturday at Ade Adegbite Event Hall, Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, Obanikoro, Lagos, celebrated the achievements of over 80 children who completed the foundation’s free digital skills training.
The DLASP is part of the foundation’s initiative to bridge the technology gap in underserved communities. It offers three to six months of intensive training to children aged 4 to 16, providing them with digital literacy and technical skills to prepare them for future opportunities in the digital economy. The program aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 on quality education and Goal 10 on reducing inequalities.
“The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and we are committed to ensuring that children from disadvantaged backgrounds are not left behind,” said Tolulope Alabi, Chairperson of the Executive Council at SWL Foundation. “Through DLASP, we aim to be a catalyst for change by equipping these children with the skills they need to shape their futures and contribute to the economy.”
Program Manager Tochi Onuchukwu highlighted the tailored curriculum designed in partnership with NIIT, which provided foundational knowledge in Microsoft Office tools for younger participants and advanced programming courses like Python, HTML, CSS, and web development for older students.
During the graduation ceremony, six exceptional students were awarded scholarships from the Simisola Gbadamosi Scholarship Fund, underscoring SWL Foundation’s commitment to nurturing talent among underprivileged children
Since its inception in 2013, SWL Foundation has positively impacted over 3,000 individuals through education, healthcare, and hunger relief initiatives. The foundation aims to expand its reach, with plans to assist 10,000 families within the next decade. The next cohort of the DLASP program has already commenced its next training cycle, which will run for another three to six months.
Alabi reaffirmed the foundation’s dedication, stating, “Our mission has always been to give children the skills and confidence to rise above their circumstances. Education remains a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty.”
Founded in 2013, SWL Foundation continues to work towards improving the lives of underprivileged children, women, and families across Nigeria through various social impact programs.
