Women's Technology Empowerment Centre – W.TEC
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) condemns in strong terms the violence against the peaceful #EndSARS – protesters across Nigeria and especially at the Lagos – Lekki Toll Gate last night, Tuesday October 20th, 2020. This deliberate and cold-hearted attack of peaceful protesters, which resulted in the murder of young Nigerians, is a clear violation …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This factsheet depicts why we need more girls in Technology and related fields. A UNESCO report titled “Cracking the Code: Girls and Women in STEM”, highlights the fact that there are not enough girls in school and amongst the girls in school there is a discrepancy in the number of girls studying STEM subjects. …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Press Release: Lagos, Nigeria – 10th August, 2020: The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre – W.TEC recently held her first virtual camp that teaches girls and boys technology in a fun way and utilizes a hands-on and project-based methodology. The camp I s tagged Early Innovators. This will be the 4th edition of the Early …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As a means to celebrate this year’s International Girls in ICT day, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) organized a webinar for young girls interested in digital tools and digital skills. The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) – Nigeria celebrated International Girls in ICT Day in collaboration with Community Participation In Sustainable Development (COMPSUDEV) …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Miss Ayomide Omoniyi a former SIWES (student internship work experience scheme)makes a come-back at W.TEC, she shares with us her interesting work experience her second time around. Lets go through her wonderful work experience Working in a friendly work environment to achieve goals towards empowering women and girls in the STEM field is part …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We marked the 2020 International Women’s Day with a couple of events in Offa and Ilorin in Kwara State. These impactful events were led by our the handlers of our after-school computer programme for girls in Kwara State who hosted these exciting programmes over a period of one week across the state. Ilorin – Kwara State …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On February 28th, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre hosted a panel at the annual social media week in Lagos. Our panel started with the moderator, our Executive Director – Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi presenting a survey that was administered at our She Creates Mainland Camp. The Survey, found that 89.8% of the girls access the …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We are now accepting applications for a Trainer Volunteer with our new program tagged “Make Her Space”. We urge you to share this information with anyone you believe will be interested in this information. Start Date: April, 2020 Position Title: Trainer Volunteer Supervisor: This position reports to Programme Manager, W.TEC. Main Functions: A Trainer-Volunteer is responsible for …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The “Girl Fund Campaign” by GlobalGiving is here again. The annual campaign, solicit donations for organisations working to accelerate the equality of women around the world. Organisations with the highest donations during the campaign slated for March 6 – 13, will win one of eight, year-long slots in the the GlobalGiving Girl Fund. The Girl Fund is made up of hundreds of donors committed to supporting …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Lagos – Nigeria February, 2020: The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) is set to hold an event at the upcoming 2020 Social Media Week Lagos program. This will be W.TEC’s 7th straight year at SMW Lagos. SMW Event Page: Women Build Technology Too! Event Hastag: #SMWWeBuildTech The event will take place at the …
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