Shazadi Faiza

Nationality: Pakistan

Organization Name: Digital Girls

Impact Region: Pakistan

About the Social Business: Digital Girls is a tech startup focused on empowering women through comprehensive digital marketing training. The platform provides accessible, inclusive, and skill-oriented programs to bridge the gender gap in technology and digital marketing. By offering online learning platforms and collaborating with schools and organizations, Digital Girls equips women with the tools to thrive in the digital world. The initiative has significantly increased financial inclusion among women, boosting their economic independence and creating a ripple effect of empowerment in communities.

About the Y&Y Fellow: Shazadi Faiza is a trailblazing tech entrepreneur from Karachi, Pakistan, and the Founder of Digital Girls. With a degree in Business Technology and certifications in digital marketing and entrepreneurship, Shazadi has been at the forefront of driving gender equality in the tech industry. She has participated in renowned programs such as the Yunus and Youth Fellowship, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, and the World Bank’s Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative. She is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, and her work continues to inspire and uplift women across Pakistan.