FAQ
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Everything you need to know about FIGN. Can't find an answer? Reach out on our Contact page.
FIGN (Females in Gaming Network) is Africa's first pan-African initiative dedicated to empowering women and girls through gaming, esports, board games, and creative technology. We connect, educate, and elevate female gamers across the continent.
Joining is free! Click the 'Join Now' button on our website to join our WhatsApp community. You can also fill out the application form on our Contact page to volunteer, lead a chapter, or join our team.
Not at all! FIGN welcomes women and girls of all skill levels — from casual mobile gamers to competitive esports players. Whether you play once a week or every day, you belong here.
We host gaming tournaments (Mortal Kombat, FIFA, Valorant), workshops on game development and streaming, community meetups, hackathons, and educational events combining gaming with social impact initiatives.
No! While we were founded in Nigeria, FIGN is a pan-African initiative. We have members and are building chapters in Cameroon, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, and growing. Women gamers from any country are welcome.
We'd love to collaborate! Whether you're an esports organization, gaming studio, school, brand, or NGO, visit our Contact page and fill out the Partnership & Sponsorship form. We'll get back to you within 48 hours.
Yes! We're actively looking for Chapter Leads across Africa. Apply through our Contact page and select 'Chapter Lead' as your role. We provide support, resources, and a curriculum to help you get started.
Yes. Our mentorship program connects women with experienced gamers, streamers, game developers, and industry professionals. Check our Events page for upcoming mentorship sessions, or join our community to learn more.