Girls in ICT Kenya is a program aimed at empowering young women and girls by encouraging them to pursue careers in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. The initiative is part of a broader global movement led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which organizes an annual event called Girls in ICT Day. The aim is to inspire young girls to explore the numerous opportunities in ICT, an industry traditionally dominated by men.

In Kenya, the program includes several key components:

  1. Training and Workshops: These provide hands-on experiences and training in various ICT fields like coding, software development, data science, and digital entrepreneurship. This helps bridge the gender gap in the tech sector and gives young women the skills they need to excel in the digital age.

  2. Networking and Mentorship: Girls in ICT Kenya connects young women with role models and mentors in the ICT industry. This provides guidance and support as they navigate their careers or educational paths in the tech world.

  3. Awareness Campaigns: The initiative promotes awareness of the importance of female participation in ICT, advocating for more inclusive policies, scholarships, and opportunities for girls to join the sector.

  4. Events and Competitions: The program organizes events, hackathons, coding competitions, and other activities to stimulate creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in the ICT space.

Several organizations in Kenya, such as the Kenya ICT Authority, UN Women, TechWomen, and local tech hubs, actively support the Girls in ICT program by hosting events, workshops, and other initiatives to engage more girls in technology.

Have you heard of or participated in any such programs in Kenya? Or perhaps looking to get involved?

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