School: Kyambogo College School
Participants: Girls in Form 2 and Form 3 students
Number of Students in Attendance: 40
Key Activity: Teaching basics of website Design.
Author: Afchix
Afchix Uganda has teamed up with WITU to celebrate Girls in ICT Day. Date: 27th April 2013, Time: 10am-1:00pm, Venue: Kyambogo College School.
Dear chix, This is a reminder to us all, We have 24days to closure of submissions of scholarships applications to GHC. Let’s play our individual roles and make it together! Asante Regards Lillian
When did the event take place?
On 5th April 2013
Who was there?
- • Lillian Achom
- • Emily Namugaanyi
- • Lisa Katusiime
- • Viola Bazanye
- • Martha Lukabwe
- • Liz Mirembe
- • Senior five and senior six students of Namirembe Hillside School
- • The Computer Teacher at Namirembe Hillside School
What was the event about?
- Empowering girls to take up IT careers
- Inform them about Afchix and what it represents.
- Answer burning questions about IT jobs and careers.
Where did the event take place?
Namirembe Hillside School, Kampala, Uganda
Namirembe Hillside School, Kampala, Uganda
The Afchix team arrived at 2:00pm
Seminar with Senior Five Students and Senior Six Students
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Group Presentation
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Introducing Afchix
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IT careers presentation
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Questions from students
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Activity session
Why was the event scheduled?
Afchix has a vision of gender diversity in the IT and computer science industry to:
- Inspire girls to take up IT related careers.
- Network with women for the purpose of supporting them to grow in their IT careers
- Encourage young girls to take up IT careers.
Highlights of the Career Guidance Seminar
Namirembe Hillside School is located in Gayaza, Wakiso district. The seminar was meant for girls in particular but the boys were also allowed to participate – and they indeed took part. The computer teacher introduced the team and handed over to Lisa who further introduced the team and each member gave a brief introduction of themselves.
Namirembe Hillside School is located in Gayaza, Wakiso district. The seminar was meant for girls in particular but the boys were also allowed to participate – and they indeed took part. The computer teacher introduced the team and handed over to Lisa who further introduced the team and each member gave a brief introduction of themselves.
Lillian Achom and Emily Namugaanyi were the featured speakers inspiring the students to take up IT related careers. They encouraged the students to make their careers more than just a job. Lillian gave the students an overview of what Afchix is and what it represents – i.e. the goal and mission of Afchix. Emily broadened the students’ knowledge of IT related careers and encouraged the students to challenge themselves to perform excellently in class and to be creative and innovative in their thinking.
The activity session was led by Liz and Lisa. The students were grouped in groups of 10 and were given an IT word puzzle. They were required to find as many words as possible in five minutes. They were not informed that the winner would be given a prize. In the end they were disappointed to find out that the winner was given a pack of sweets and they had not given it their best. They were encouraged to always do their best. In IT team work is very important as it helps accomplish tasks better and faster.
Martha and Viola were responsible for the video and photos. They did an excellent job and the pictures came out great. Overall the event was successful and enjoyable for all the parties that were involved.Questions asked by the students include:
1. Give examples of IT companies one can setup?
2. What achievements have we got as Afchix?
3. How can men be involved in Afchix?
4. What combinations do we have to do to get into IT courses at university?
5. How does a person earn when they build an application? How does the application bring them income?Quotes from students
“I am excited about Afchix and how can I be part of it”
1. Give examples of IT companies one can setup?
2. What achievements have we got as Afchix?
3. How can men be involved in Afchix?
4. What combinations do we have to do to get into IT courses at university?
5. How does a person earn when they build an application? How does the application bring them income?Quotes from students
“I am excited about Afchix and how can I be part of it”
Dear Chix
I suggest we think through together and then we will share our findings on the main list when they are refined.
I found the following blogs / articles useful
- Transitioning from Developer to Software Entrepreneur: Read More
- How A 17-Year-Old In India Bootstrapped To $7M In Revenue: Read More
- What marketing can do for you – Mobile apps developer: Read More
- 7 Mistakes App Developers Make When Monetizing Their Apps: Read More
Your input is welcome in terms of what advice to give to the women who are coming out of university and colleges – and are good developers. What does the future look like? What options do they have? How can they ear a living from their skills?
Best Regards
Nodumo
Dear All
As part of our virtual mentorship efforts we request those willing to share their stories / personal testimonies emanating from their journeys as women in computer science / information technology to send them to me on (dumodl@yahoo.com). We propose to share these stories beginning December 2012. We will share them on the list for purposes of:
- Encouraging and mentoring other women
- Sharing best practices
- Documenting and acknowledging our successes as women
The stories must be short and concise so that the main message is easily gotten. We propose that you submit stories / testimonies along these themes:
- The mentoring and support that I have received or not received
- How I got into Computer Science / Information technology and the lessons I have learned
- The value of belonging to the AfChix Group – my testimony
- My leadership journey as a senior woman in computer science / information technology
- Key advice for upcoming girls in computer science / information technology
- The experiences from a girl in a computer science / information technology programme in a university/college
- Challenges I have faced working in the Computer Science / Information technology industry and how I have dealt with them
- How I have balanced work and family life as a woman in Computer Science / Information technology
- My Internship Experiences
- Tips for getting a job as a girl in Computer Science / Information technology
Please choose a theme then write your story in this format:
- Names:
- Picture (Optional)
- Country:
- Theme:
- Key Messages to other women in Computer Science / Information technology (8 bullet points or less)
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NEWS 12 November 2012
Dear Chix
New Members
We welcome the following new members of the AfChix Women in Technology group – these are women in computer science from Rwanda. You are most welcome and please feel free to interact, respond and share information with the group members.
Please check the list of new members here
The Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards
Is there a woman in technology that you admire and feel deserves to be nominated for an award?
The Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards, hosted by the Anita Borg Institute Board of Trustees, honors women making significant contributions to technology. One winner is selected in each category: Innovation, Leadership, and Social Impact. Nominations are now being accepted, and the deadline to submit is December 14, 2012. Please click here for more
Code for Europe
Code for Europe (Code4EU) is hiring talented developers, entrepreneurs and designers to help make a breakthrough in how government services its citizens. Cutting edge, smart apps will be developed and shared among six participating cities: Helsinki, Amsterdam, Rome, Berlin, Manchester and Barcelona. And you could be part of this, the inaugural year of Code4EU’s fellowship program. Code4EU believes there is so much untapped potential operating outside of local government, and we want to put that talent inside city hall to make a real impact! Please read more
World Conference Calendar
Please check the computer science related conferences for 2013 from this link
Is there a woman in technology that you admire and feel deserves to be nominated for an award?
The Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Awards, hosted by the Anita Borg Institute Board of Trustees, honors women making significant contributions to technology. One winner is selected in each category: Innovation, Leadership, and Social Impact.
Nominations are now being accepted, and the deadline to submit is December 14, 2012.
Please Click here for more details.
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New Members from Rwanda
Here are the new members from Rwanda
| Surname | First names | Country | Institution | Education |
| Charlotte | Uwase | Rwanda | ||
| Angèle | Bisamaza | Rwanda | ||
| Josiane | Kampire | Rwanda | ||
| JOSETTE | MUKARUKUNDO | Rwanda | National University of Rwanda | |
| Teddy | Uwimana | Rwanda | ||
| Jeannette | Mukaneza | Rwanda | ||
| Christine | Niyizamwiyitira | Rwanda | ||
| PROVIDENCE | UWIZEYIMANA | Rwanda | National University of Rwanda | |
| SOLANGE | MUKAMURENZI | Rwanda | National University of Rwanda | |
| CLEMENTINE | NYIRARUGIRA | Rwanda | National University of Rwanda | |
| Christine | Ngendahimana | Rwanda | National University of Rwanda | |
| Clarisse | Kagoyire | Rwanda | National University of Rwanda | |
| BIRASA Marie | Goretti | Rwanda | ||
| Liliane | Umutesi | Rwanda | ||
| Marie Claire | Dusengiyera | Rwanda | ||
| Leonille | Uwizeyimana | Rwanda |
Best Regards
Nodumo
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NEWS 6 November 2012
NEWS 6 November 2012
Greetings.
I hope I find all of you well. Thank you for your contributions to date. Here are a few updates for all of us:
New Members
We welcome the following new members of the AfChix Women in Technology group. You are most welcome and please feel free to interact, respond and share information with the group members.
Please check the list of new members here
Condolence messages to Mrs Prossie Odong Lubowa’s family
Thank you for the condolence messages that you sent to Mrs Prossie Odong Lubowa’s family. We have made contact with her husband and we will pass these on. Your messages have been posted on this BLOG
Women of Microsoft Office – Virtual Career Event, 13 Nov 2012
On November 13, 2012 from 3 PM to 7 PM PST, the Women of Microsoft Office Virtual Career Event will be held online. Female professionals of the Microsoft Office Division or MOD including hiring managers and staffing personnel will be available for recruitment.
Join the virtual event to learn more.
Stories from Women in Computer Science / Information Technology
As part of our virtual mentorship efforts we will issue a call inviting those willing to share their stories / personal testimonies emanating from their journeys as women in computer science / information technology. We propose to share these stories beginning December 2012 – both on this list and our website. The purpose is to:
- Encourage and mentor other women
- Share best practices
- Document, acknowledge and share our successes as women
Best Regards
Nodumo