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The Making of Maharah
The Documentary Video ForA story written with dedication and passion.
About Maharah
Maharah is a technology and innovation initiative implemented by Libyan Spider, with support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and funding from a network of donors. It aims to empower young people in Libya to acquire digital skills and apply them in developing practical solutions to real-world challenges.
Through its programs, Maharah builds the technical capacities of youth in line with labor market needs, while strengthening their skills in analytical thinking, collaboration, and innovation. It also contributes to sustainable development by enabling the development of solutions that enhance urban resilience and improve service quality.
Maharah Initiative In Numbers
Cities
Graduates
Training hours
Maharah Programs
Completed
Urban Tech Initiative
An applied innovation program that brings together multidisciplinary participants to develop practical, technology-driven solutions for urban challenges in Tripoli, with a focus on resilience, service improvement, and real-world impact.
Ongoing
Blitz Build
An intensive training program designed to rapidly build practical technical skills within a short timeframe, enabling participants to gain hands-on experience and apply their knowledge through real-world projects and guided learning.
Completed
Maharah Coding Academy
A structured training program focused on building strong foundational coding and technical skills, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice to prepare participants for entry into the technology job market.
Vision
To advance technological innovation and sustainable development in Libya by empowering individuals and communities with the skills, collaboration, and opportunities needed to drive real-world impact and shape more resilient cities and societies.
Mission
Through practical, data-driven, and context-driven programs, we equip participants with digital and technical skills while fostering problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation. Our approach combines hands-on learning with real-world application to enable diverse stakeholders to co-create solutions that respond to local challenges and contribute to sustainable and inclusive development.
Practical
Lessons
Programs are designed to deliver hands-on, real-world experiences. Participants engage in practical projects, collaborative work, and solution development, ensuring that learning is directly connected to real challenges and contexts.
Expert-Led & Collaborative
Our programs are guided by experienced professionals and supported by multidisciplinary collaboration. Participants benefit from diverse expertise, mentorship, and cross-sector knowledge exchange.
Certified
Program
After successfully completing the training program at Maharah, participants receive a valuable certificate that validates their acquired skills and enhances their credibility and employment opportunities in the technology field.
Opportunities &
Real Impact
Beyond skill development, Maharah connects participants to opportunities for growth, collaboration, and real-world application, enabling them to contribute to projects, initiatives, and solutions that create tangible impact.
Maharah Activities and Events
Maharah Urban Technology Initiative Webinar
19 – 5 – 2026
Online on Zoom
Maharah Urban Technology
Bootcamp
6 – 6 – 2026
Libyan Spider HQ – Tripoli
News
Courses
Learn about our past and upcoming training programs.
Scenes from Maharah Camps
Watch the highlights of the camp, from the exciting start to the hard work, to the joy of graduation.
Trainee Testimonials
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Munia Shelli
Maharah Urban TechThe biggest lesson I learned was to face challenges with confidence and embrace new experiences without letting doubt stop me.
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Abdullah Hadidan
Maharah Urban TechMaharah Camp was a unique experience that expanded my perspective as a software engineer and changed how I view urban challenges.
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Zahredden Alozrmly
Maharah Urban TechThe initiative changed my view of cities and inspired me to explore more inclusive and sustainable urban solutions.
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Masarra Abdelnaji
Mobile App Development
Coding Academy SebhaFor me, Maharah is an achievement. Thank you Maharah School for giving me this opportunity -
Maryam Makraz
Mobile App Development
Coding Academy TripoliWe already won because we learned at Maharah, and it was a rare and first-time experience, and a truly wonderful experience. -
Zidan Mahmoud Zidan
Mobile App Development
Coding Academy SebhaThe organizers of this project have honestly filled a big gap between the student and the job market. -
Dourra Alhareishi
Mobile App Development
Coding Academy TripoliIt’s great to have a positive atmosphere and energy in a place, and that’s what we found at Maharah School. -
Ibrahim Almahdwi
Fullstack Web Development
Coding Academy BenghaziHonestly, when I first came to Maharah, I learned a lot of things that I didn’t know about front-end development. -
Mariam Khaled Awidat
Mobile App Development
Coding Academy SebhaHonestly, it increased my self-confidence and I will be able to do more with the ideas that I used to think about, so I have the ability to put them in front of people and make them an idea that serves people and society. -
Mohamed Shakou
Fullstack Web Development
Coding Academy TripoliFrom a technical and psychological point of view, Maharah has changed us and, InShaa’ Allah, it is the beginning of change, as their slogan says: From Hello World to professional programming -
Alaa Abdelwahid
Fullstack Web Development
Coding Academy TripoliThe Maharah team is distinguished by being a team of all professionals. We learned from well-known people in the programming market, and they welcomed our questions, and everything was perfect, MaShaa’ Allah
FAQs
Maharah is a technology and innovation initiative implemented by Libyan Spider and supported by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in collaboration with a network of donors to empower individuals in Libya with digital skills and the ability to develop practical solutions to real-world challenges.
Originally launched as a coding-focused program, Maharah has evolved into a broader platform that delivers multiple initiatives supporting skills development, accelerated learning, and applied innovation across sectors.
The Maharah Urban Tech Initiative is an applied innovation program that brings together diverse participants to develop technology-driven solutions addressing urban and development challenges.
Maharah Urban Tech Initiative is funded by the Italian Embassy in Libya, supported by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and executed by Libyan Spider.
It is the first training camp for Maharah Initiative, which started with registration in December 2023 and concluded in March 2024. The training program was held in 3 Libyan cities covering the west, east, and south of Libya, namely: Tripoli, Benghazi, and Sabha, with two groups (paths) for each city: the full-stack web development path and the mobile app development path. The program targeted those interested in coding in the three cities, aged 18 to 30, and saw the graduation of 127 selected trainees.
Maharah Coding Academy is funded by the European Union, supported by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and implemented by Libyan Spider.
It is one of the Maharah Initiative programs designed to develop your skills quickly through intensive, diverse training courses.
The program is funded and implemented by Libyan Spider with support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
Yes, we continue to support programming skills and talents through more training programs that will be announced on an ongoing basis.
Registration is currently closed. Follow us on social media platforms and subscribe to the newsletter to receive all the latest updates about upcoming courses and how to apply for them.
Yes. After successfully completing the training program at Maharah, each trainee receives a certificate from Maharah Coding School.
Contact
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