UNITAR Digital Upskilling and Reskilling Programme 2026 for Ukrainian Women Refugees and Internally Displaced Women in Ukraine | Fully Funded AI, GIS and Python Training
UNITAR has opened applications for its fully funded digital upskilling and reskilling programme, designed to support Ukrainian women refugees in Poland and internally displaced women in Ukraine.
Deadline: Aug 25, 2026Updated:
Overview
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), supported by funding from the Government and People of Japan, offers a fully funded digital Upskilling and Reskilling Programme. Approximately 500 women will be selected for the initial phase to gain practical digital competencies, with top-performing participants advancing to virtual hackathons and a final conference.
Eligibility
- Must be a Ukrainian woman refugee registered in Poland or an internally displaced woman living in Ukraine.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Possess an interest in digital technologies and motivation to learn through practical experience.
- Have basic computer literacy and basic mathematics skills.
- Have access to a computer and reliable internet access.
- Be able to dedicate sufficient time to the intensive online programme.
Benefits
- Training in Artificial Intelligence, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and AI programming using Python.
- Mentoring, coaching, networking, and project development support.
- Opportunities to compete in virtual hackathons and present projects to employers and investors.
- An official UNITAR Certificate upon successful completion.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official application portal.
Deadline
The application deadline is 25 August 2026.