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Description of the event
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In celebration of girls in ICT day, TechPearl is excited to announce the hosting of a remarkable summit dedicated to empowering young women and girls interested in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This event will serve as a platform for inspiration, knowledge-sharing, and fostering a supportive community for aspiring female ICT professionals. The summit promises a range of enriching activities, including engaging talks from highly successful women who have made significant contributions to the industry. These accomplished individuals will share their personal journeys, highlighting the challenges they faced and the strategies they employed to succeed in their respective fields. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain invaluable insights and learn from the experiences of these trailblazers, fueling their own aspirations and ambitions.Through this summit, TechPearl aspires to cultivate an atmosphere of inclusivity, support, and inspiration for young women and girls interested in ICT. By showcasing accomplished women in the industry, the event seeks to encourage more women to aspire to and thrive in leadership positions within ICT.
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The Girls in ICT Summit is organised by TechPearl. TechPearl is a remarkable social enterprise that endeavors to empower and uplift the lives of young women and girls in Malawi by unlocking their digital skills. With a steadfast commitment to bridging the gender gap in the tech industry, TechPearl offers a range of comprehensive programs, encompassing trainings, mentorship, and networking opportunities.By integrating trainings, mentorship, and networking opportunities, TechPearl aims not only to unlock the digital skills of young women and girls in Malawi but also to create a supportive ecosystem that nurtures their growth and success. Through its endeavors, TechPearl envisions a future where gender disparities in the tech industry become a thing of the past and where every young woman in Malawi has an equal opportunity to thrive in the digital era.
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🌟 Introducing Our Esteemed Guest Speaker: Madam Letty Chiwara 🌟Madam Letty is the UN Women Country Representative to Malawi. She has extensive leadership, representational and administrative experience, both in the public service and the UN system. Prior to her reassignment to Malawi, she was the UN Women Representative to Ethiopia, AUC and ECA. Madam Letty has represented UN Women in several Inter-governmental fora including at the Africa Union, SADC, IGAD and ECOWAS. Previously, she led various UN Programmes in Africa, Asia and the Pacific Region, Latin America and the Caribbean and East and Central Europe. She has also served in various capacities in Government including as Senior Town Planning Officer in the Ministry of Local Government in Zimbabwe.The Girls in ICT Summit has been organized by TechPearl Malawi
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Kettie is currently the Deputy Director of Information and Communication Technologies in the Department of Human Resource Management and Development for the Malawi Government, bringing with her a wealth of experience and expertise.From her role as Chief ICT Officer in the Ministry of Education, where she led initiatives supporting ICT in education, to her tenure in the Malawi Public Service, Kettie has been instrumental in driving the implementation of ICT projects aimed at enhancing government services.Her impact extends beyond borders, having worked on various ICT projects with different government departments, including the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Justice.As a lecturer and Coordinator for Advanced Diploma Courses at the National College of Information Technology (NACIT), Kettie has also contributed to shaping the next generation of ICT professionals.Academically accomplished, Kettie holds an MSc in Information Technology from Amity University in India, a BSc in Management Information Systems from the Malawi University of Business and Applied Studies (MUBAS), and a Diploma in Business Information Systems from MUBAS. Her dedication to continuous learning is evident in her aspiration for a PhD in Information Systems.
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