Our story

Breaking Barriers in Technology (BBT) is a registered NGO based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, committed to advancing gender equity in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

BBT members celebrating with partners at an award ceremony

Registered NGO · Dar es Salaam

Who we are

Bridging the digital divide for every Tanzanian

We empower women and youth from both urban and rural communities by equipping them with future-fit digital skills, offering platforms for innovation, and creating expanded opportunities in STEM.

Through our three core pillars, BBT works to bridge the digital divide and support Tanzania’s national development agenda. Our ultimate goal is to help build an inclusive, resilient, and competitive digital workforce that reflects the talents and potential of all Tanzanians.

Capacity building & training
Innovation & youth in tech
Research & publications

A classroom of young women learning to code

The story behind

From a balcony conversation to a national movement

It began on a Dar es Salaam balcony: a vision for Africa’s future shaped by connection, curiosity, and collective ambition.

That vision became a simple, repeatable approach:

01Identify skill gaps
02Forge key partnerships
03Deliver hands-on training
04Create community-centred incubators

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Our values

What drives us every day

Empowerment

Cultivate skills, confidence, and leadership in women and men dedicated to tech innovation.

Innovation

Encourage creative problem-solving that addresses real-world challenges in Africa.

Collaboration

Bring together governments, businesses, academia, NGOs, and individuals to multiply our impact.

Our focus

Everyone has a place in tech

No matter your role (engineer, ally, investor, or collaborator), your voice matters. Together, we break barriers and shape a tech world where everyone belongs.