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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?

1. •    Lillian Achom
2. •    Emily Namugaanyi
3. •    Lisa Katusiime
4. •    Viola Bazanye
5. •    Martha Lukabwe
6. •    Liz Mirembe
7. •    Senior five and senior six students of Namirembe Hillside School
8. •    The Computer Teacher at Namirembe Hillside School

• Empowering girls to take up IT careers
• Inform them about Afchix and what it represents.
• Answer burning questions about IT jobs and careers.

1. Group Presentation
2. Introducing Afchix
3. IT careers presentation
4. Questions from students
5. Activity session

1. Inspire girls to take up IT related careers.
2. Network with women for the purpose of supporting them to grow in their IT careers
3. Encourage young girls to take up IT careers.

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

1. Transitioning from Developer to Software Entrepreneur: Read More
2. How A 17-Year-Old In India Bootstrapped To $7M In Revenue: Read More
3. What marketing can do for you – Mobile apps developer: Read More
4. 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:

1. Encouraging and mentoring other women
2. Sharing best practices
3. 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:

1. The mentoring and support that I have received or not received
2. How I got into Computer Science / Information technology and the lessons I have learned
3. The value of belonging to the AfChix Group – my testimony
4. My leadership journey as a senior woman in computer science / information technology
5. Key advice for upcoming girls in computer science / information technology
6. The experiences from a girl in a computer science / information technology programme in a university/college
7. Challenges I have faced working in the Computer Science / Information technology industry and how I have dealt with them
8. How I have balanced work and family life as a woman in Computer Science / Information technology
9. My Internship Experiences
10. Tips for getting a job as a girl in Computer Science / Information technology

Please choose a theme then write your story in this format:

1. Names:
2. Picture (Optional)
3. Country:
4. Theme:
5. Key Messages to other women in Computer Science / Information technology (8 bullet points or less)

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.

Here are the new members from Rwanda

Best Regards
Nodumo

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:

1.    Encourage and mentor other women
2.   Share best practices
3.   Document, acknowledge and share our successes as women

Best Regards
Nodumo

Herewith a list of new members of AfChix Africa

Best Regards
Nodumo