Fonyuy Videc Leinyuy, a techpreneur and girls STEM education advocate in Cameroon  — Lionesses of Africa

Why should anyone use your service or product?

Our activities are more than just programming and preparing girls for the workforce. We build a sense of value and self-confidence and we provide a safe and supportive environment where girls can learn, grow and be able to take charge and improve their communities.

Tell us a little about your team

Our team is the secret to our success so far. We are made up of seven individuals with a shared vision of breaking stereotypes and promoting the inclusion of girls in the tech sector. We pride ourselves on making sure we deliver the best training programs and support to any girl that passes through our organisation.

Share a little about your entrepreneurial journey. And do you come from an entrepreneurial background?

Growing up in Kumbo, the North West Region of Cameroon; we had little or no access to computers at school and outside school, but my dad made sure my siblings and I had computers and internet service at our home. This got me exposed to the application of computers at an early age, an opportunity which a lot of my peers did not have. So, empowering young girls is of great importance to me. My challenge so far is to look for ways that I can make positive impacts on small things and be patient with myself in the process.