David Onilude is the Founder of Tech Now Global, a non-profit organization that aims to raise awareness on digital literacy in underserved communities. David is using his platform to give young people the tools they need to be successful in the technology field. His work has made an impact on young people across Africa and has been recognized for his work such as being a Teen Vogue 21 under 21 honoree and an Ashoka Young Changemaker. In addition to his role with Tech Now Global, David is a software developer.
David grew up in Badagry, Nigeria, a community that struggled to have basic necessities such as technology and electricity. While these challenges existed, David credits his community for teaching him the importance of community and respecting your elders. David started getting involved in digital literacy after realizing he did not have the basic skills. After educating himself, he used what he learned to help others who were in the same position he was once in. He has experience in many programming languages such as CSS and JavaScript which are some of my favorite programming languages (these languages are used to build websites). David created Tech Now Global back in 2020, and has witnessed the impact it has had on many people in different communities in Africa. This is one of David’s favorite things about his organization. While he has good intentions to help young people and educate them on digital literacy, there are times where he struggled to get support from different communities. With the help from his family, mentors, and remembering his why, he continues to keep going. David describes himself as a changemaker who is determined to make a positive impact on young people. He hopes more people have the necessary skills to make a difference in the tech industry.
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Tech Now Global: https://technowglobal.org.ng/