The Women Civic Digital Internship Program, an initiative by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) in collaboration with Code for Pakistan, empowers women to excel in technology. By equipping them with cutting-edge skills, the program bridges the gender gap in tech and contributes to Pakistan's growing digital ecosystem.


This program offers training in web development, data science, machine learning, software quality assurance, graphic designing, and app development. Out of 50 selected participants, 47 successfully completed the program, gaining practical knowledge from industry experts. Nearly 40% of these participants secured employment post-internship, with an average monthly income of 36,250 PKR.


By combining the resources and expertise of KPITB and Code for Pakistan, this initiative delivers transformative results, preparing women for meaningful careers in technology.

In collaboration with UNDP in 2018 KPITBoard initiated a series of Advanced Digital Skills trainings for the youth of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Under the program a total of 1200 youth were trained in skills like cloud computing and big data analytics.  The program had concluded and a total of 500+ in phase I whereas 2500 in phase 2 students were trained. The training duration was for two months and the students were provided certificates at the end of the courses

Women Empowerment through Digital Skills" is a key component of KPITB’s Digital Jobs initiative in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Funded by the Multi-Donor Trust Fund and administered by The World Bank, this project is executed by DEMO and TechValley Pakistan. Its core aim is to train 3000 young women in digital skills, enhancing their contribution to the digital economy of the province and the larger digital ecosystem of Pakistan.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information & Technology Board (KPITB), in partnership with DEMO, DataPoint, and Tech Valley, is executing the “Employable Digital Skills for the Youth of Newly Merged Areas” project. This initiative falls under the KP Youth Employment Program (KPYEP) and targets training 840 youth across the newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in employable digital skills, integrating them into the digital economy.

The 'SheMeansBusiness' program, a collaborative initiative between KPITB and Facebook (Meta), is designed to empower female entrepreneurship in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The program aims to equip 2500 women with vital skills in digital marketing and financial management, essential for flourishing in the digital business landscape.

The first digital skills program launched for Persons’ with Disabilities (PWDs) in line with the equitable digital inclusion objective of KPITB that has been concluded successfully.The initiative provides (Persons With Disabilities) (PWDs) from the province to undergo through a two-month long robust and tailored curriculum, to learn in demand skills based on market needs.

The Skills imparted to PWDs includes

• Graphics Design, Web Development,
• Digital Marketing, and
• Screen Reading Software

KPIT Board under its flagship program, KP Youth Employment Program, started an initiative named “Women Empowerment through Digital Skills,” which aimed to ensure women’s inclusion in the digital economy. The project was supported by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IT Board, funded by Multi-Donor Trust Fund and The World Bank.

The first of its kind scholarship program launched for the first time in South Asia in collaboration with Udacity aimed at imparting the youth hands on advanced digital skills.Nano Degrees are a copy right of Udacity. Inc. It is efficient and impact driven digital skills program to achieve positive career outcomes with a focus on demand to meet the needs of employers.

The Government Innovation Lab (GIL) s a prestigious six-month fellowship program organized by Durshal in collaboration with Code for Pakistan (CFP), a renowned Civic Tech NGO. This initiative combines technical expertise, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to civic betterment to address pressing government challenges. Participants undergo rigorous selection and training processes before collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams to develop digital solutions for real-world problems identified by government departments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

Since 2014, GIL has delivered 45 impactful digital solutions, 27 of which are actively used by citizens and public servants. The program equips fellows with advanced technical training, professional networking opportunities, and hands-on experience, ensuring their solutions are both practical and scalable. With a 100% employability rate among 126 fellows, GIL has established itself as a transformative platform for fostering innovation, driving career growth, and enhancing civic engagement.