iDE – Digital Literacy and Ecommerce Training

The Oporajita Project is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering 600 women garment workers (WGWs) who have been left behind by equipping them with essential digital literacy and e-commerce skills. In today’s world, knowing how to use technology is very important, and this project helped these women learn the skills they need to build and manage online businesses.

Throughout the project, 20 training sessions were held. The training covers basic ICT skills, including smartphone operation, internet navigation, digital banking, and key e-commerce concepts like Facebook marketing, customer service, and online product promotion.

After completing the training, the women were tested to see how much they had learned. Based on their results, 214 women were selected to receive extra support to join online marketplaces. Among them, 133 women joined a WhatsApp group where they continued to get advice, while the others received regular personal support through phone calls.

The project helped 91 percent of the participants successfully learn digital skills and 73 percent of them gain a good understanding of how to run an online business. Many of these women have already started or expanded their businesses using the online platforms, tools, and networks introduced to them during the project.

By breaking the barriers to technology and entrepreneurship, the Oporajita Project is not just changing the lives of these women but is also creating a positive impact in their communities by promoting independence, innovation, and economic strength.