Our programmes
Our active work combines NGO capacity building, grants and opportunity access, digital systems and practical technology training for young people.
Technology learning by BeTechConnected · An organisation UNIT supports
Active programmes and projects
Each area responds to a practical gap faced by NGOs, community organisations or young people preparing to contribute.
We work alongside emerging and growing NGOs to clarify their mission, establish sound structures, improve operations and become stronger, more accountable organisations for the communities they serve.
Maltiti Foundation · community outreach
We help NGOs find relevant grants, technology programmes, credits and other opportunities, understand what funders require and prepare more credible applications.
Eco-Africa Network · climate convening
We help organisations choose useful technology, strengthen their digital presence and put practical systems in place for communication, visibility and everyday work.
Eco-Africa Network · organisation team
We help young people build practical skills in UI/UX, graphic design, web and app development, AI, communications, digital marketing and entrepreneurship.
BeTechConnected · technology training
Eco-Africa Network · Community action
Organisation support since 2020
More than ten NGOs have received practical support over the years, and the photography on this page comes from some of them.
Support may include strategy, operating systems, technology, branding, communications, grant readiness, expert guidance or access to relevant opportunities.
See who we supportAreas of study
Technology training is broader than digital marketing and is connected to mentorship, practical assignments and real organisational needs.
Problem-solving, customer discovery, testing assumptions, value propositions and the realities of building a sustainable venture.
Hands-on learning in UI/UX design, graphic design, web development, app development, AI literacy and the practical use of AI tools.
Practical ways to communicate value, create relevant content, build visibility, engage audiences and reach customers with limited resources.
Hands-on use of Unit and other relevant tools to organise work, communicate with customers, automate repetitive tasks and make better decisions.
Guidance on customer research, product development, pricing, branding, sales, record-keeping, communication and basic operations.
Help identifying and preparing for relevant grants, credits, competitions, fellowships, incubators, accelerators and other support.
Spaces to learn from mentors, receive feedback, share experience and build relationships with peers exploring entrepreneurship and innovation.
Our first youth programme
HYPE, Harnessing Youth Potential through Empowerment, began in 2023. Its first cohort completed six months of practical digital-skills training, mentorship and project work in 2024.
How we work
