The Inspired by Charles Foundation (IBC Foundation) has launched a digital literacy initiative with a target of training 10,000 Africans by 2030

The foundation says the idea came from watching how quickly daily life, work and education have moved online, and how many people have been left struggling to keep up. In parts of Africa, tasks that many people take for granted are still unfamiliar. Writing and sending an email, attaching a résumé, uploading a document or setting up a professional online profile can be real obstacles for someone who has had little exposure to digital tools. When job applications and other opportunities increasingly require these skills, that gap can cost people chances they are otherwise qualified for.

To address this, the foundation has created the IBC Digital Program, which teaches practical skills in four areas: professional email communication, Canva and digital content creation, LinkedIn and building an online professional presence, and artificial intelligence.

The foundation says the aim goes beyond showing people which buttons to press. It wants participants to finish the program comfortable using technology, able to communicate professionally online and willing to go after opportunities they might once have avoided.

The initiative also has a volunteer component. People with strong digital skills are invited to serve as trainers and pass on what they know, which allows the program to reach more learners than a small team could on its own.

Ten thousand learners is a large goal, but the foundation describes the work as happening one person at a time. Each learner who sends a first professional email, uploads a document without help or applies for an opportunity online has gained a skill they can keep using.

The IBC Foundation is starting with digital literacy, with the aim of helping people turn what they learn into real opportunities.

To learn more about the foundation and its mission, visit ibcfoundationgh.org.